The Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies, part of the @UNIGenews, is a unique platform for teaching, research, and dialogue in the field of humanitarian action

Joined March 2020
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Always proud to see our alumni evolve in their careers - like Cosmas, who is now applying knowledge into practice with our strategic partner @ICRC, helping improve assistance on the ground 🌎
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Even in times of change and uncertainty, the Fundamental Principles continue to guide the work of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in all circumstances. At their core is the principle of humanity.
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📰 New article in @TheLancet: Prof. @BlanchetKarl, our Director, @benschmid_, Dr Orit Abrahim, Dr @GhassanAbuSitt1, Prof. @BARAKAT_Sultan call on humanitarian, academic & policy communities to address the use of starvation as a weapon of war. 🔗 sciencedirect.com/science/ar…

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A great impactful course on Humanitarian Health Diplomacy by @Hum_StudiesGVA and @policyCollege !
After an impactful first day of the Humanitarian Health Diplomacy course, it continued to bring top-tier experts in the following days, further deepening conversations on humanitarian diplomacy & health system reconstruction in post-conflict regions Read linkedin.com/posts/cpp-hbku_…
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🎧 Écoutez @BlanchetKarl, directeur du Centre d'études humanitaires Genève, dans Tout un monde de la #RTS : L'aide #humanitaire en #Birmanie. Après le séisme, il analyse les défis dans un contexte de guerre civile et de régime autoritaire 🔗bit.ly/3XKz6jz #AideUrgente
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🔊 #SRHR experts in #humanitarian settings – we need your insights! Help shape global research priorities & close key evidence gaps. 📝 Take the survey (EN/FR): shorturl.at/QW46v 🗓️ Deadline: 7 April 🔍 Info: shorturl.at/KkpCs #GlobalHealth #LMICs
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Can #projectmanagement be taught? 🤔 Field experience is unique, but practical skills can be learned! 👇 This online short course builds skills in #leadership, planning, & people #management 📅 17 Feb – 21 Mar ⏰ Apply by 26 Jan: ow.ly/kpQw50U50UU
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Visited this morning the Kabul @emergency_ong hospital and learned from Dejan the fantastic work done on trauma care, pre- hospital care and primary health care. Amazing organisation! @unige_en @hug_ge
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📢 Don’t miss out on our new #MOOC on #migration #HealthEquity! Learn evidence-based strategies for a healthier, more equitable future. Join @MoocsUnige, @Coursera and our Centre in addressing 1 of Europe's biggest challenges 🔗 Enroll now: bit.ly/41sJ3o6 @MIGHCommission

Tackle Europe’s migration health challenges with evidence-based strategies for #HealthEquity. Free course by experts in academia, clinical & #humanitarian orgs Enroll 👉 bit.ly/41sJ3o6 @MoocsUnige @Coursera @Hum_StudiesGVA @4EUplusAlliance #MigrationHealth
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With our CAS in Quality #Management of Humanitarian Projects (6 Jan - 30 Mar 2025, online), professionals enhance their #projectmanagement skills in #humanitarian settings and earn 10 ECTS from the @UNIGEnews 📅 Apply by 8 Dec 👉 ow.ly/I0te50U4ieH #Leadership @UNIGEformcont
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🎓 Certificate of Advanced Studies in #Accountability to Affected People, course for #humanitarians committed to putting communities at the heart of their work 🤝 In partnership with @UNICEF 🗓️ Apply by 1 Dec Full video & more info 👉 ow.ly/AFyb50U05I9 🚨 Only 20 spots
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🩺 Patient Safety in Humanitarian Crises 💻 Online #course | 2 ECTS 📅 Apply by 10 Nov 👉 ow.ly/V5is50TXVzR 🎯 For #healthcare, #humanitarian, #development professionals—prevent incidents & build a safety culture 🤝 @ICRC, @MSF, @hug_ge 💸 Discounts for partners & NGOs
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Join our #executive MAS in #Humanitarian Action! Learn from top academics, field experts & peers worldwide. In #Geneva (Sept-Dec) online (14-38 months). Apply by 15 Dec for a 10% discount 🔗 ow.ly/Kc0q50TVjN9 👇 Our 2024 MAS with @Tammamo & @BlanchetKarl @UNIGEformcont
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Inspiring 2 days at #AidEx! 🙌 Great connecting with #Alumni, Master students, @unige_en partners, #humanitarian professionals. Excited to build on these conversations at #Cinfo in Bern on Nov 22! 📅 Join us there! #executive #education #training #learning #networking #community
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🌍 We'll be exhibiting at @AidExGlobal, the world's leading #humanitarian #aid & disaster relief #event, on 23-24 Oct at Palexpo, #Geneva. Meet us at Booth C30 to explore our #executive courses & research focused on driving positive change in humanitarian response. #education
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We have concluded our @Hum_StudiesGVA and @AKUGlobal regional research workshop in Jalalabad listening to a wide range of professionals working at PHC level in Afghanistan including female CHWs and health care professionals. Study commissioned by @UNICEFAfg . @unige_en
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Replying to @BlanchetKarl
@BlanchetKarl, co-chair of the Commission, features in a past interview with @newhumanitarian discussing the need to "shake the tree" of the humanitarian system. Explore his insights on the Commission's challenges and ambitions: thenewhumanitarian.org/newsl… @Humanit_Health @TheLancet
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In Afghanistan, primary health care centres are at the heart of the community life. Important to value health through PHC. @Hum_StudiesGVA @UNIGEnews
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🙏 Grateful for piloting 4 modules on critical aspects of #Sexual Violence in conflict/emergency settings: • Children conceived in #SV • SV, forced migration & transactional sex • Survivor-centred approaches • Male survivors of #CRSV reclaim voice #HumanitarianResponses
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🤝 Grateful for the invaluable support of partners, teachers, experts and alumni. Your dedication to this crucial cause has been inspiring 🌟 We remain hopeful about the potential impact and remain committed to continued learning and improvement in this vital work @laurapasquero
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🌍 Tech is reshaping #humanitarian work. Learn how to leverage #digital tools, navigate data ethics, and partner with #tech for innovative #aid solutions in our executive short course, led by @ValerieGorin. 📅 Apply by 29 Sept: ow.ly/qzcz50Tu0S6 @UNIGEnews @UNIGEformcont
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