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Beyond good intentions: Closing the duty of care divide - Myanmar case study (June 2026)
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· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway In 2024, a substantial number of humanitarian workers lost their lives, with the majority being national and local staff.
A recent case study on Myanmar highlights the importance of duty of care for humanitarian workers. Conflict-affected areas pose significant physical safety and security risks to these workers. In 2024, a substantial number of humanitarian workers lost their lives, with the majority being national and local staff.
The issue of duty of care is further complicated by reductions in aid funding, which affects the context in which humanitarian staff operate. Further details on this topic are available from the source, which is part of a broader research effort on duty of care in the humanitarian sector.
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Category: disaster Published: August 3, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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