The quote below nicely sums up why we want to be present in conflict zones, normally the last place on earth anyone would want to be. Maybe this will help clarify why I have chosen the field of human security and peacebuilding.
"By being present in conflict zones, international organisations can protect civilians and help prevent abuses. Although such contributions alone will not bring CAR out of its crisis, they help to create the breathing-space needed to put peace and stability back on the agenda. Indeed, by helping people to meet their most immediate needs, humanitarians are creating a chance for tension to dissipate, people to come together and stability and development to take root" (Lanzer, T., 2008).
Lanzer, T. (2008). 'Do more good' in the Central African Republic. Accessed October 21, 2008 from ReliefWeb: http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/VDUX-7KLSAG?OpenDocument
