Assises de l’humanitaire

8/09/2023

Assises de l’humanitaire

À l’occasion du 25ème anniversaire du Centre d’études humanitaires Genève, les Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève,...

Reimagining the Future of Global Health Initiatives: Final Report Release

30/08/2023

Reimagining the Future of Global Health Initiatives: Final Report Release

We are thrilled to announce the release of the final report from our research project, "Reimagining the Future of Global Health Initiatives." This report delves deep into the intricate world of Global Health Initiatives (GHIs), offering invaluable insights into their trends, challenges, and positive contributions that are shaping the global health landscape.

Join our webinar on 2nd June 2023: Responding to Noncommunicable Diseases in the Ukraine war

25/05/2023

Join our webinar on 2nd June 2023: Responding to Noncommunicable Diseases in the Ukraine war

Event’s details: Moderator: Adrianna Murphy, Associate Professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical...

Scholarships Available for our Executive Short CoursesScholarships Available for our Executive Short Courses

17/05/2023

Scholarships Available for our Executive Short Courses

We are thrilled to announce that we have five scholarships available for each of the...

Reimagining the Future of Global Health Initiatives: What are the incentives for change?

17/05/2023

Reimagining the Future of Global Health Initiatives: What are the incentives for change?

On 23 May 2023, join us for an interactive discussion about the future of global health initiatives at the WHA Side-event. We look forward to see you in Campus Biotech, Chemin des Mines 9, 1202 Genève.

Addressing sexual violence against LGBTIQ+ individuals in humanitarian settings

13/03/2023

Addressing sexual violence against LGBTIQ+ individuals in humanitarian settings

Despite a steady increase of research and scholarship on sexual and other forms of gender-based...

New Course Highlights the Need for Improved Accountability to Affected People

8/02/2023

New Course Highlights the Need for Improved Accountability to Affected People

A collaboration between the Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies and UNICEF has led to the...

The critical need for operational research in humanitarian settings

31/01/2023

The critical need for operational research in humanitarian settings

In a fast paced, high stress environment, planning and running humanitarian programmes can be challenging....

Book Launch: Systems Thinking for Global HealthBook Launch: Systems Thinking for Global Health

19/01/2023

Book Launch: Systems Thinking for Global Health

Join us for this launch to find out more about how systems thinking can contribute...

Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies celebrates 25 years of Innovation in Teaching and Research.

18/01/2023

Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies celebrates 25 years of Innovation in Teaching and Research.

The Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2023. The Centre...

Let’s talk about Mental Health: A collaboration between the Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum and the Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies: Conversation 2. Feb 9.Let’s talk about Mental Health: A collaboration between the Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum and the Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies: Conversation 2. Feb 9.

1/12/2022

Let’s talk about Mental Health: A collaboration between the Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum and the Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies: Conversation 2. Feb 9.

The Second Conversation – Caring in emergencies: new therapeutic perspectives – takes place on 9...

Let’s talk about Mental Health: Conversation 1: Mental health and psychosocial support in humanitarian settings – where are we today?Let’s talk about Mental Health: Conversation 1: Mental health and psychosocial support in humanitarian settings – where are we today?

1/12/2022

Let’s talk about Mental Health: Conversation 1: Mental health and psychosocial support in humanitarian settings – where are we today?

The Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies is very pleased to announce a new collaboration with...

The Humanitarian Fellowship launched by the Brocher Fondation and the Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies

29/11/2022

The Humanitarian Fellowship launched by the Brocher Fondation and the Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies

The Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies and the Brocher Fondation have launched the Humanitarian Fellowship...

The Steering Committee of the course “Addressing Sexual Violence in Conflict and Emergency Settings” – a diverse and committed community.

22/11/2022

The Steering Committee of the course “Addressing Sexual Violence in Conflict and Emergency Settings” – a diverse and committed community.

Every year, the 25 November marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against...

New Commentary by The Lancet Migration European Regional Hub

1/11/2022

New Commentary by The Lancet Migration European Regional Hub

The Lancet Migration Regional Hub – of which the Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies is...

The SYSTAC Europe Forum, a new platform within the SYSTAC European Hub for aspiring systems thinkers in global health

20/10/2022

The SYSTAC Europe Forum, a new platform within the SYSTAC European Hub for aspiring systems thinkers in global health

Are you intrigued by systems thinking, and would you like to know more about the...

New free online course puts operational research at the heart of humanitarian action

17/10/2022

New free online course puts operational research at the heart of humanitarian action

PRESS RELEASE Geneva, 18 October 2022 – A collaboration between the Geneva Centre of Humanitarian...

What is the link between planetary health and humanitarian action?

13/09/2022

What is the link between planetary health and humanitarian action?

In the first half of 2022, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued its...

How to improve our work with male survivors of sexual violence?

20/07/2022

How to improve our work with male survivors of sexual violence?

In early July 2022, the Alumni network of the Course “Addressing Sexual Violence in Conflict...

Male survivors of sexual violence – Their voices and experience must be at the centre of humanitarian interventions

19/07/2022

Male survivors of sexual violence – Their voices and experience must be at the centre of humanitarian interventions

How can humanitarian actors and practitioners better support male survivors of sexual violence? How can...

Ukraine crisis: Health needs explained by Prof Blanchet in interview with BBC World News

5/07/2022

Ukraine crisis: Health needs explained by Prof Blanchet in interview with BBC World News

‘More than 500 health facilities have been damaged or destroyed and many health professionals cannot...

What is the public perception of the use of drones? A new research project explores the matter.

30/06/2022

What is the public perception of the use of drones? A new research project explores the matter.

The use of new technologies in humanitarian settings is a fascinating subject with significant ethical...

Annual Report 2021

20/06/2022

Annual Report 2021

We started 2021 still in the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic; however, due to our...

Online launch of the Handbook of Refugee Health

31/05/2022

Online launch of the Handbook of Refugee Health

A recording of this event is available here. A free online version of the handbook...

University Refugee Forum: Re-connect! Lifelong Learning

19/05/2022

University Refugee Forum: Re-connect! Lifelong Learning

Friday, 17 June 2022 Uni4Refugees, is organising the University Refugee Forum 2022 on Friday, 17...

Ukraine Crisis: Stay tuned on the latest health science with the Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies

18/05/2022

Ukraine Crisis: Stay tuned on the latest health science with the Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies

Press release May 18, 2022, Geneva. The Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies has mobilized its...

COURSE EVALUATION: “ADDRESSING SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT and EMERGENCY SETTINGS” 2014 – 2021

3/05/2022

COURSE EVALUATION: “ADDRESSING SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT and EMERGENCY SETTINGS” 2014 – 2021

From December 2021 to February 2022, Lucy Hovil, International Consultant and Senior Research Associate, Refugee...

In dialogue with Sophie Sutrich: the importance of training to improve services for survivors of sexual violence and to address its root causes

28/04/2022

In dialogue with Sophie Sutrich: the importance of training to improve services for survivors of sexual violence and to address its root causes

Laura Pasquero, director of our Course “Addressing Sexual Violence in Conflict and Emergency Settings” discusses...

Humanitarian Networks and Partnership Week (2 – 20 May 2022)

12/04/2022

Humanitarian Networks and Partnership Week (2 – 20 May 2022)

The Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW) is an annual humanitarian conference that provides a...

Launch: Ukraine Crisis Health Science Resource

7/04/2022

Launch: Ukraine Crisis Health Science Resource

This new resource page aims to inform governments, humanitarian organisations, our students and media representatives...

Media and Aid organisations: a complex – but vital – relationship

24/03/2022

Media and Aid organisations: a complex – but vital – relationship

The collaboration between humanitarian organisations and the media – both local and international – is...

Webinar: The War in Ukraine and the Complex Health Emergencies Facing People on the Move

22/03/2022

Webinar: The War in Ukraine and the Complex Health Emergencies Facing People on the Move

This webinar, held on Wednesday, 30 March 2022, 3 – 4.30 PM CET, was organised...

Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies and InZone condemn the attack of Russia on Ukraine.

1/03/2022

Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies and InZone condemn the attack of Russia on Ukraine.

Geneva, 1 March 2022 – The Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies and InZone strongly condemn...

Emergencies and human rights in times of COVID-19

24/02/2022

Emergencies and human rights in times of COVID-19

On 18 January 2022, our teaching assistant Mariana Ferolla, gave a lecture at the Federal...

SYSTAC webinar: Systems approaches to strengthening health system resilience: Key concepts and lessons from COVID-19.

21/01/2022

SYSTAC webinar: Systems approaches to strengthening health system resilience: Key concepts and lessons from COVID-19.

On 10 February 2022, we held a webinar: Systems approaches to strengthening health system resilience:...

LAUNCH OF SYSTAC EUROPEAN HUB

18/01/2022

LAUNCH OF SYSTAC EUROPEAN HUB

In January we launched the European hub of SYSTAC, the Systems Thinking Accelerator. Systems thinking is a powerful...

Data and Displacement – A Balance Between Information, Knowledge and Action

19/12/2021

Data and Displacement – A Balance Between Information, Knowledge and Action

On 24 November our Centre hosted a workshop on the ethics and efficacy of data...

Meet Course Director Baptiste Martin

14/12/2021

Meet Course Director Baptiste Martin

Baptiste Martin became the Director of our Executive Short Course “Protection of civilians, from humanitarian...

Access to vaccines is a human right

6/12/2021

Access to vaccines is a human right

In his latest blog post, Professor Karl Blanchet remarks how the principle of universal access...

Book Launch – Perilous Medicine: The struggle to protect health care from the violence of war

2/12/2021

Book Launch – Perilous Medicine: The struggle to protect health care from the violence of war

On Friday, 9 December at 5 PM CET, join us for the ONLINE launch of...

Humanitarian Communication – A double-edged sword?

18/11/2021

Humanitarian Communication – A double-edged sword?

How does communication help and how can it possibly do harm in humanitarian contexts? By Sian...

Symposium: The Role of Data in the Humanitarian Sector

16/11/2021

Symposium: The Role of Data in the Humanitarian Sector

On 24 November 2021, the Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies is proud to host a...

ICRC Analysis & Evidence Week 2021

11/11/2021

ICRC Analysis & Evidence Week 2021

From 29 November to 3 December 2021, the Analysis and Evidence team at our partner...

Climate Change, Migration, and Health Research in the European Region– a call to actionClimate Change, Migration, and Health Research in the European Region– a call to action

3/11/2021

Climate Change, Migration, and Health Research in the European Region– a call to action

Policy Brief Lancet Migration European Regional Hub November 9, 2021 Background Lancet Migration is a...

Do No Harm in the Shadow of COVID19

27/10/2021

Do No Harm in the Shadow of COVID19

Authors: Sian Bowen, Analya Romo The Humanitarian Encyclopedia initiative looks at the convergent and divergent...

Unpacking Humanitarian Project Cycle Management – An interview with Sandrine Delattre, Course Director.Unpacking Humanitarian Project Cycle Management – An interview with Sandrine Delattre, Course Director.

27/10/2021

Unpacking Humanitarian Project Cycle Management – An interview with Sandrine Delattre, Course Director.

A recent survey showed that most humanitarian professionals choose project management to describe their professional...

Negotiation and Afghanistan

13/10/2021

Negotiation and Afghanistan

Article originally published on Reliefweb. Full text is also below. Also visit our latest Humanitarian...

Welcome to the new members of the Board of DirectorsWelcome to the new members of the Board of Directors

8/10/2021

Welcome to the new members of the Board of Directors

Welcome message by Alessandro Monsutti, Professor at the Department of Anthropology and Sociology, Graduate Institute...

Call for papers: Special Issue “Revisiting Healthcare in Times of Modern WarsCall for papers: Special Issue “Revisiting Healthcare in Times of Modern Wars

7/10/2021

Call for papers: Special Issue “Revisiting Healthcare in Times of Modern Wars

Our Director, Prof Karl Blanchet, is among the Guest Editors of the Special Issue “Revisiting...

Afghanistan crisis media coverage

16/09/2021

Afghanistan crisis media coverage

Since the collapse of the Afghan government and the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul in August...