Introduction
Now, test what you have learnt in this module by taking this quiz.
Question 1
What, in summary, are the three principles of the Humanitarian Charter?
Answer
- The principle of right to life with dignity
- The distinction between combatants and non-combatants
- The principle of non-refoulement
Question 2
What other set of principles does the Humanitarian Charter refer to?
Answer
The Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non-Governmental Organisations in Disaster Relief (1994), in particular humanity and impartiality.
Question 3
What is the major difference between an IDP and a refugee?
Answer
A refugee has crossed an international state border.
Question 4
Which major convention protects refugees?
Answer
The 1951 Convention on the Status of Refugees or the 1969 Organisation of African Unity Refugee Convention.
Question 5
What does the right of non-refoulement mean?
Answer
The right not to be forcibly repatriated to the country from where you have fled.
Question 6
Who has the primary role and responsibility to provide assistance when people’s capacity to cope has been exceeded?
Answer
National government.