This is the operational terrain of humanitarianism aimed at saving lives, reducing suffering, and upholding human dignity in emergencies. Humanitarian responses are therefore an integral part of the conflict landscape and the mitigation of conflict’s impact on affected populations.

The delivery of aid and assistance is a complex field of practice with a wide range of humanitarian actors operating across the humanitarian space, from states and their militaries, to UN agencies and international non-governmental organisations, and local actors such as health care workers and emergency responders.

The Amsterdam Centre for Conflict Studies brings together a number of researchers and practitioners working in the field of humanitarianism to explore key issues at the forefront of humanitarian practice today including: current and future challenges in humanitarianism; humanitarian responses to people on the move; and the targeting of humanitarians.