The concept of Humanitarianism is not as elusive
as it is perceived in many quarters. It simply refers to a concern for the
wellbeing of other people and making attempt to help other people in need in
whatever way we can. It is what i call the human part of every human being. To
be able to understand the plight of these people, we only have to imagine
ourselves being in that same situation. In many parts of the world today, humanitarian
crisis is so enormous, as many people continue to suffer from humanitarian
disaster with both artificial and natural causes. In Syria, Palestine, Myanmar
and many other nations’ expecially in the developing world, human sufferings
are very real and enormous and we have done little or nothing to ameliorate the
sufferings of these people. As human we need to see the surferings of these
people as ours, it is only through this kind of lence that we can have a
peaceful and better world. These kind of feelings as been preached and thought
by several religions such as Islam, Christianity, Judaism,Budahism, Hinduism,
Eckankar among many others. Inspite of these religious teachings, our concern
and response to human sufferings all over the world is so little or nonexistent.
This beast like attitude has exposed human lives to numerous dangers and also
heightens insecurity across many nations of the world. In many countries of the
world today especially in the developing nations, insecurity is at the highest
level which has resulted into massive loss of lives on daily basis. Humans are
now exposed to both violent and non violent threats. Terrorism and other form
of violent conflicts is still on the increase as ever before while poverty and
unemployment has continue to proliferate. Inspite of this, there is still
little or no response to this quantum of human sufferings. Where we need to
think as humans, we have allowed politics and religion to turn us into beast
and as a result we feel less concern about humanitarian disasters around us or
in distant places. We politicize and tribalise human sufferings both in the
developed and developing countries. In syria,seven years of war which has
resulted in massive loss of lives and properties have not been halted majorly
for political purpose while the sufferings of the people of that country counts
for nothing. In Palestine, Israel continues to terrorize the Palestinians and
yet the world folds harms like nothing is happening. In Nigeria and most
African states, humanitarian sufferings have been pattern along ethnic and
religious lines and this bias has continued to deepening humanitarian disasters
both in Nigeria and elsewhere in Africa.
In conclusion, all humans that are truly human
has the responsibility to respond to the need of the people suffering from humanitarian
disasters. In performing this role, we should be guided by the principles of
humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence. Adherence to these principles
by individuals, government and non-governmental organisation will not only make
humanitarian assistance to be beneficial to the society, but it will also guarantee
more security and development in our society. Lastly, humanitarian assistance
starts by helping the people around you.
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