Humanitarian Action
Objectives
At the end of the course, participants will have developed a critical understanding of contemporary humanitarian action informed by academic scholarship, which will enable them to become better informed, and more aware and effective humanitarian practitioners, more autonomous in their decisions.
More specifically, at the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the politico-historical foundations of humanitarianism, the changing nature of humanitarian crises and the various forms of humanitarian action.
- Widen their conception of humanitarianism by acknowledging the existence of other philanthropic, charity and faith-based endeavours
- Understand the ethical, normative and legal aspects of humanitarianism including the overlap between humanitarianism, militarism and sanctions
- Identify the various actors of humanitarian action and understand the political economy of the field
- Conceptualize humanitarianism as a distinct mode of governing and understand its link with border control policies and security regimes
Audience
Professional in the humanitarian, development or social sector looking to develop their competencies as well as reflect and capitalise on their experiences.
Professional from other sectors who wishes to increase their understanding of the humanitarian sector for a potential career change
Graduate student with relevant volunteer or intern experience, looking to undertake a postgraduate course with a view to entering the humanitarian sector
Diploma delivered jointly with
University of Geneva, IHEID
More information on Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies
7 mars 2019