The virtual course Introduction to Humanitarian Action seeks to familiarize participants with the humanitarian sector. At the end of the course, the participants will have an understanding of the key facets of these sectors of international cooperation:  origins and ethics, legal frameworks, main actors involved and issues encountered in the field.

 

The course is open to both students and professionals who are interested in understanding the key principles of humanitarian action and the field of international relations and cooperation in general.

 

 

Coursework

 

The course is split up into four themes. In order to accommodate participants from different backgrounds, the first theme focuses on the origins and principles of humanitarian action and how the sector has evolved over the last couple of decades.

 

The themes are divided as follows:

 

• Theme 1: Humanitarian Action - Origins and Evolution

• Theme 2: Legal Framework of the Humanitarian Action - Aid Based on Rights

• Theme 3: The Actors in Humanitarian Action – An Overview

• Theme 4: Crosscutting Issues in Humanitarian Action

 

At the end of each lesson, participants will work on a case study either in groups or individually in order to put their acquired knowledge into practice. Should any questions or doubts arise in the process, participants will benefit from personalized support from IECAH tutors to guide them and resolve any qualms.

 

For more information on the class methodology, please visit the Vitual Classroom Page