Peter Maurer

Since 1989, public alarm at the prospect of atomic Armageddon has quietened, but the number of nuclear-armed states has increased, arsenals are being modernized, and powerful states remain convinced that a nuclear security umbrella is vital to national defense, domestic prestige, and geopolitical clout. ”

Even in war, everyone deserves to be treated humanely. ”

Economic activity can help repair war-torn societies, but if it's not conducted responsibly, it can also create or prolong violence. Companies and international organisations must help strengthen communities and overcome the trauma of violence. ”

Experience shows that the reliance on illegal, immoral, and inhumane interrogation techniques is universally a very poor choice. ”

We need to understand that the Geneva Conventions are not just some historical documents born of another time, created for another purpose. ”

Urbanisation, poverty, youth unemployment are leading to violence-prone cities. ”

Short-termism is no longer an option. We have to envisage humanitarian action with a medium- and long-term perspective. ”

Humanitarian action cannot be held hostage to political ends. ”

The issue of corruption in the humanitarian system is not an issue which is fundamentally different from dangers of corruption in other areas. One of the best ways to strengthen accountability is to engage in principled and law-based humanitarian action. ”

To respond to people's needs, humanitarian action has evolved from a temporary fix to a long-term safety net. ”