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History, milestones and reforms of humanitarian action
The humanitarianism we know today is the result of decades of crises, mistakes and reforms. This section, still under construction, traces the moments that have transformed the sector, from the Rwanda tragedy to the Grand Bargain and the great humanitarian crisis of 2025, analyzing the tensions that have defined its evolution.
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Humanitarian crises have not always looked the same. Neither has the way of responding to them. Understanding the history of humanitarian action allows us to grasp how and why it has evolved.
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The genocide and major humanitarian crisis in Rwanda in 1994 marked a turning point in the history of humanitarian action. The catastrophe exposed deep weaknesses and accelerated a reform process that was already beginning to take shape.
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