TEDxPatras 2018
Aρχές ανθρωπιστικής ηθικής και σύγχρονοι πόλεμοι
Elias Pavlopoulos
The General Director of Médecins Sans Frontières – MSF Greece discusses the challenge humanitarian values are facing due to contemporary wars. Whether it is the case of Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen or Central African Republic, an increase in extreme violence and violation of the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) are noticed. What is more, these practices and paradigms seem to be adopted by all sides in each conflict. Meanwhile, principles like independence, neutrality and impartiality that have been the core of humanitarian action for more than a century, are now being constantly targeted by governments and armed groups. Recalling the recent images of hospitals being bombed and indicating a growing lack of humanity, Elias Pavlopoulos invites you to question and reflect. What is the role of values in a world where war has no rules? Visit TEDxPatras at http://www.tedxpatras.com/

