Something has been eroded about our perception of humanitarian principles.
We formulate the humanitarian principles as three objective functions, i.e., lifesaving utility, delay cost and fairness.
MSF's international president said that respect for humanitarian principles no longer exists in there.
We should stick to our religious and humanitarian principles because otherwise, history will show no mercy".
But how can it be justified to ignore the humanitarian principles of impartiality and equity?
The first way for aid workers to gain acceptance is by adhering to humanitarian principles.
Involuntary returns and the "instrumentalisation" of humanitarian aid are, of course, breaches of humanitarian principles.
Softening, he added, "Please know that I applaud and admire you for the humanitarian principles you express!
NGOs and agencies need to accept that it is possible for companies to combine genuine humanitarian principles with business interests.
The DEC's chief executive, Brendan Gormley, said: "We are totally apolitical... this appeal is a response to humanitarian principles.
"However, it is the Syrian regime and not the UN that has made it impossible to uphold humanitarian principles.
