Humanitarian Communication Through the Lens of Feminist Ethics of Care

Ethics are the driving force of the humanitarian field, a domain that has been governed by general and universal ethical principles. Researchers have largely focused on studying the organizational commitment to these principles, paying less attention to the role-specific ethics of this field. Moreover, researchers who consider the humanitarian field from a media studies lens have often focused on media representation, while questions about communication as practice are sidelined. In this paper, I approach humanitarian ethics with a particular focus on role morality and communication practices. With a particular focus on the role of a humanitarian communications specialist, I argue, in this paper, that the feminist ethics of care is a useful ethical framework that can guide communication specialists to better practices when they are in the field of operation. I also answer the following research questions: What are the main ethical principles that humanitarian communication specialists are expected to observe as humanitarians? Why are these principles insufficient? How might feminist ethics of care fill the gap left by current humanitarian principles and what would be the added value of this framework for practicing humanitarian communication? To answer, I ground my approach in an experiential understanding built from my personal experience as a humanitarian communications specialist. Second, I offer a literature review to highlight the common ground between humanitarian ethics and the feminist ethics of care and the added value of the feminist ethics of care why applied by humanitarian communication specialists. Third, I provide some examples of communications practices that may follow the feminist ethics of care model.

Rola religii w życiu duchowym i politycznym Tomáša Garrigue’a Masaryka

The Role of Religion in the Spiritual and Political Life of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk This article discusses the political and religious views of the Czech philosopher and first president of Czechoslovakia, Tomáš G. Masaryk (1850–1937). First, the author describes the model of religiousness created by Masaryk and themes in his biography that fit into this model. Then, the article discusses the main thesis presented by T. G. Masaryk in an essay entitled The Main Principles of Humanitarian Ethics, which was a result of Masaryk’s own concept of “religion of humanitarianism”. It is based on such elements as the universal dimension of the Hussite and Czech Brethren (Protestant) reformation, on which the foundations of the Czech national identity were built; the abandonment of institutional religion (primarily Catholic) in favor of individual piety; and the rejection of the Christological dogma and replacing it with a highly individualized and historical Jesus. Rola religii w życiu duchowym i politycznym Tomáša Garrigue’a MasarykaArtykuł dotyczy projektu polityczno-religijnego czeskiego filozofa i pierwszego prezydenta Czechosłowacji – Tomáša G. Masaryka (1850–1937). W pierwszej kolejności zostały przybliżone model religijności stworzony przez Masaryka oraz wątki biograficzne, wpisujące się w ów model. Następnie zostały przeanalizowane kwestie poruszane w eseju pt. Główne zasady etyki humanitarnej a wynikające z oryginalnej Masarykowskiej koncepcji „religii humanitaryzmu”, takie jak: uniwersalny wymiar reformacji husyckiej i czeskobraterskiej (protestanckiej), stanowiącej podwaliny czeskiej tożsamości narodowej, rezygnacja z religii instytucjonalnej (przede wszystkim katolickiej) na rzecz indywidualnej pobożności oraz odrzucenie chrystologicznego dogmatu na rzecz Jezusa mocno zindywidualizowanego i historycznego.

Evolusi Biologis dan Ancaman Kepunahan Manusia: Mempertemukan George L. Murphy dengan Film-Trilogi Planet of The Apes tentang Isu-Isu Kosmologi, Evolusi, dan Bioteknologi

This article discusses George L. Murphy’s argument that the development of science and technology in the early 21st Century challenges the relevance of core religious theories including theology of nature, theidea of the loving God, and humanitarian ethics. He proposes a theology of the Cross of Jesus Christ as a lens for responding to that challenge. Here Murphy’s theological perspective is put in dialogue with a perspective that departs from the trilogy films: “Rise of the Planet of the Apes”, “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”, and “War for the Planet of Apes.” Employing Revised Correlational method, this article suggests a more optimistictheological reflection concerning cosmology, evolution, biotechnology, the future of humankind, and harmony. AbstrakArtikel ini membahas argumen George L. Murphy yang menilai perkembangan sains dan teknologi di awal abad ke-21 menggugat relevansi dari teori-teori keagamaan yang inti, termasuk teologi tentang alam, gagasan tentang Tuhan yang pengasih, dan etika humanitarian. Murphy mengusulkan persepektif teologi Salib Yesus Kristus sebagai lensa untuk merespon gugatan tersebut. Dalam artikel ini, pandangan Murphy didialogkandengan pandangan yang ditarik dari trilogy film “Rise of the Planet of the Apes”, “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”, dan “War for the Planet of Apes”. Menggunakan metode Korelasional yang Diperbarui, studi ini menghasilkan refleksi etis-teologis yang optimisik tentang kosmologi, evolusi, bioteknologi, masa depanmanusia, dan harmoni.

Debating “Good” Care: The Challenges of Dementia Care in Shanghai, China

The increasing number of dementia sufferers in China has transformed dementia care from a private issue to a public concern. Nationwide dementia-friendly campaigns have intensified debates about what constitutes “good” care. In response to these campaigns, the Shanghai government proposes a systematic care model, which stresses the need for dementia-care units and professionalization. Non-state actors, however, focus on the relational care model, which integrates western humanitarian ethics with Confucian values. This article employs cultural and structural frameworks to examine why and how a specific form of “good” care is constructed in China. The debates about the establishment of dementia-care units and the professionalization of eldercare enable us to understand how politics shape certain forms of care.

PSYCHOLOGY OF PATIENCE IN AL-MISBĀH EXEGESIS

Shihab from Indonesia, especially to describe and analyze the relationship of patience with the personality in tafsīr al-Misbāh. Methodology: This research is library research using text study methods. In the study of interpretive texts, one of them is the method of interpretation of mauḍū'i. The method of tafsīrmauḍū'i is a method of interpretation that discusses a particular theme, then seeks the view of the al-Qur’an on the matter by grouping verses, analyzing, discussing and understanding verse by verse, then gathering general verses into specific verses. In analyzing, text studies utilize library sources as a study material. The method used tafsīrthematic, which means to collect verses of the Qur'an correlated to the theme and discusses and analyzes the contents of the verse. The verses in the Qur'an collecting by its relation to the topic of patience and in the end, we take the conclusion as the answer from the al-Qur'an. Main Findings: Patience in the al-Misbāh Exegesis brings a personality model to the thought that the value of life hangs on patience as religiousness, ethics, and meaningful life. The personality model grows an involvement of psychological well being on the foundation of ideal humanitarian ethics in the Quran, which is the highest outcome of the patients. Applications of this study: This study can be utilized by educators, in teaching and learning and psychologists. Novelty/Originality of this study: The personality model of patience in the-Misbāh Exegesisis positive. This personality model will minimize a person falling in the concept of terrorism, and increases to realizing psychological well-being, especially related to meaningfulness in life and self-mastery.

Ethics at the Intersection of Crisis Translation and Humanitarian Innovation

Language and its translation are important operational concerns in humanitarian crisis response. Information sharing, coordination, collaboration and relationship-building all revolve around the ability to communicate effectively. However, doing so is hampered in many humanitarian crises by linguistic differences and a lack of access to adequate translation. Various innovative practices and products are being developed and deployed with the goal of addressing these concerns. In this theoretical paper, we critically appraise the ethical terrain of crisis translation and humanitarian innovation. We identify ethical issues related to three broad themes. First, we foreground questions of justice in access to translation and its prioritisation in contexts of widespread and pressing needs. Second, we consider the relationship between humanitarian ethics and the ethics of crisis translation. We argue for the importance of attending to epistemic justice in humanitarian crisis response, and consider how Ricoeur’s conception of linguistic hospitality provides insights into how relationships in humanitarian settings can be understood through the lens of an ethics of exchange while also acknowledging the steep asymmetries that often exist in these contexts. Finally, we identify issues related to how translation innovations intersect with humanitarian values and humanitarians’ ethical commitments.