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Terror and Humiliation


How do we deal with feelings of humiliation when they become overwhelming? How can we prevent humiliated people taking revenge on defenceless victims? Joint authors Gilbert Holleufer and Philippe Cotter provide new insights into these pressing issues, in a world thrown off balance by the demise of the great ideological blocs and by the 9/11 attacks.

The first part of the book examines the role that feelings of humiliation play in armed conflicts (Afghanistan, Israel / Palestine, Bosnia). It is based on the Harvard Reports following the People On War survey commissioned by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in 1999.




"Afghan respondents were in agreement when it came to identifying an initial traumatic experience: it occurred just after the victory against the Soviet invader. Up until then, the war was perceived as a meaningful fight for freedom, a source of pride and hope. Post-victory it degenerated into a fratricidal fight, as futile as it was bloody."

Terror and Humiliation, p.16


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5 Afghan refugee women participate in a focus group.

© ICRC / Terry Dessimoz, 1999





6 Afghan refugee women participate in a focus group.

© ICRC / Terry Dessimoz, 1999





People On War

Afghanistan

Selection of photographs taken during the People On War survey commissioned by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). This large-scale consultation, involving 14.000 interviewees and 100 focus discussion groups, was carried out in twelve conflict zones to mark the 50th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions in 1999.

Photos selected by Philippe COTTER and Estelle GITTA





1 Afghan refugee women participate in a focus group.

© ICRC / Terry Dessimoz, 1999





2 Afghan refugee women participate in a focus group.

© ICRC / Terry Dessimoz, 1999





3 Afghan refugee women participate in a focus group.

© ICRC / Terry Dessimoz, 1999





4 Listening to and recording the discussions of the focus groups in Afghanistan.

ICRC / Terry Dessimoz, 1999




"Given the nature of humiliation and all its different facets, prevention consists in swift intervention that will give humiliation-ridden individuals or groups the tools to develop resilience, and thus avoid negative alternatives such as depression, resentment or violence."

Terror and Humiliation, p.94

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