Débat avec Patricia Danzi sur la coopération internationale – 1er novembre 2024

23/10/2024

Débat avec Patricia Danzi sur la coopération internationale – 1er novembre 2024

Le 1er novembre 2024, de 12h15 à 13h45, le Club suisse de la presse et...

Milestone! Record number for our MOOC (Massive Online Open Course)

24/09/2024

Milestone! Record number for our MOOC (Massive Online Open Course)

10 000 participants ready for our online course Operational Research in Humanitarian Action Interview with...

Gaza : Leadership and Reconstruction for the “Day After”

19/09/2024

Gaza : Leadership and Reconstruction for the “Day After”

As Professor Sultan Barakat says: “The unprecedented destruction and dislocation of the population in Gaza...

New website : Lancet Commission, Health, Conflict and Forced Displacement

10/09/2024

New website : Lancet Commission, Health, Conflict and Forced Displacement

We are very proud to announce that the CHH-Lancet Commission, Health, Conflict and Forced Displacement...

Humanitarian studies: a field still in the makingHumanitarian studies: a field still in the making

2/08/2024

Humanitarian studies: a field still in the making

“It took a long time for humanitarian action to evolve from an act of activism...

Launch of our Annual Report 2023

3/06/2024

Launch of our Annual Report 2023

2023 was a special year for our Centre as we celebrated our 25th anniversary. Take...

Humanly possible: Community engagement on the frontline of vaccine delivery

28/05/2024

Humanly possible: Community engagement on the frontline of vaccine delivery

UKHIH’s new online photography exhibition, Humanly possible: Community engagement on the frontline of vaccine delivery is displayed...

Launch of The Lancet Regional Health-Europe Series: ‘Addressing migration and health inequity in Europe’

28/05/2024

Launch of The Lancet Regional Health-Europe Series: ‘Addressing migration and health inequity in Europe’

Event description The Lancet Migration European Regional Hub hosted a lunchtime session on the launch...

Short-term aid or long-term gains? Harnessing Sudan’s humanitarian response for the resilience of its health system

15/05/2024

Short-term aid or long-term gains? Harnessing Sudan’s humanitarian response for the resilience of its health system

Highlight of the week Read the article published in the Lancet Global Health from Maisoon Elbukhari...

The health and wellbeing consequences of restrictive European migration policies

14/05/2024

The health and wellbeing consequences of restrictive European migration policies

On May 13th 2024, the Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies co-hosted a webinar with Médecins...

Launch of the CHH-Lancet Commission on Health, Conflict and Forced Displacement

10/05/2024

Launch of the CHH-Lancet Commission on Health, Conflict and Forced Displacement

The Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health (CHH)–Lancet Commission on Health, Conflict, and Forced Displacement...

Bilan et perspectives des Assises de l’humanitaire 2023

21/12/2023

Bilan et perspectives des Assises de l’humanitaire 2023

S’inscrivant dans la tradition de la Genève internationale, les Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève (HUG) et...

A look back at our 25 years anniversary celebration

19/12/2023

A look back at our 25 years anniversary celebration

The Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies recently marked its 25th anniversary with a series of...

Addressing the aid experience: 25 years of Humanitarian Studies

13/11/2023

Addressing the aid experience: 25 years of Humanitarian Studies

Founded in 1998, the Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies has witnessed the profound contextual and...

An urgent call to save and protect lives of vulnerable populations in the Gaza Strip

30/10/2023

An urgent call to save and protect lives of vulnerable populations in the Gaza Strip

Read the commentary on the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Gaza Strip piblished on October...

One-Year Anniversary of Operational Research for Humanitarians MOOC

17/10/2023

One-Year Anniversary of Operational Research for Humanitarians MOOC

As we mark the first anniversary of the Operational Research for Humanitarians free open-access course,...

Fin de l’humanitaire sans frontières? Encore?

4/10/2023

Fin de l’humanitaire sans frontières? Encore?

Professeur Karl Blanchet, Directeur du Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies, interroge l’avenir de l’humanitaire et...

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...