Concept information
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politics and international relations
governance
crisis management
crisis management organizations
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socioeconomic factors
social change
activism and social justice
globalization/anti-globalization
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sociology
social change
activism and social justice
legal and judicial system/human rights/civil rights
Preferred term
Médecins Sans Frontières
Definition
- MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES (MSF) or “Doctors without Borders” is an international humanitarian organization that is dedicated to providing emergency medical aid anywhere it is required in the world, irrespective of color, creed, or any other issue. MSF is also dedicated to raising awareness of the need for medical aid and assistance. [Source: Encyclopedia of World Poverty; Médecins Sans Frontières]
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Doctors Without Borders
Belongs to group
URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/Médecins_Sans_Frontières
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