A Code of Ethics for Privileged Anti-Othering Persons: the humanitarian imperative and Hydra revisited   “Humanitarianism started off as a powerful discourse; now it is a discourse of power, both at the international and at the community level.” (p. 190) –Antonio Donini “Humanitarianism, Perceptions, and Power” In the Eyes of Others (Abu Sada, editor; 2012)   Overview Below I expand on previous posts related to the humanitarian imperative, the ‘privileging forces’ Hydra, and the  quest for global social justice. Studying and engaging with humanitarians all over the world has provided me with a broad base of insights, and I especially thank those from the majority world (aka Global South) who have so patiently offered me their thoughts, feelings, and opinions. The recent reemergence of a surprisingly inclusive #BlackLivesMatter movement both here in the US and around the world has many talking frankly about systemic racism and toxic white nationalism, and … Continue reading A Code of Ethics for Privileged Anti-Othering Persons: the humanitarian imperative and Hydra revisited