Humanitarian Assistance 6: The Integration of Humanitarian Action in Political and Security Missions

Summary: A recent report published by the UK Overseas Development Institute and the US Stimson Center assesses the impact of integrated missions on humanitarian response in conflict-affected regions. As the report notes, though integration of UN missions remains a polarizing issue, it is likely to remain the UN’s enduring operating procedure and hence will impact the doctrine and professional standards of humanitarian agencies for the years to come. The discussion was moderated by Dustin Lewis (Program Associate, HPCR) and Christina Blunt (ATHA Coordinator, HPCR). Panelists included: Claude Bruderlein (Director, HPCR), Conor Foley (Independent Humanitarian Analyst), Marit Glad (Global Advocacy Adviser, Norwegian Refugee Council) and Alison Giffen (Deputy Director, Senior Associate, Future of Peace Operations Program, The Stimson Center)