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Social action and humanitarian action: a much-needed broadening of the scope of solidarity

It has long been argued – and rather simplistically so – that the purpose of humanitarian action is to treat the physical ailments of populations in foreign countries affected by political crises (conflicts) or natural disasters, whereas social action aims to mitigate health, legal or economic shortcomings within the “domestic” space of a giv­en country. […]

Frédéric Meunier - Vincent Léger

Social urgency, local resilience and resistance: when humanitarian players get involved in France

Johanna Baché - Véronique de Geoffroy

Bridging humanitarian and social action through mental health and psychosocial support: towards ethical and context-sensitive responses in a polarised world

Lourdes Carrasco Colom - Maria Bray