NOHA Advanced Summer School in Humanitarian Protection 2016 / Brussels

The fourth edition of this unique course on humanitarian protection offers an informed and practice­-oriented approach to the main challenges, current discussions and key issues around humanitarian protection. The course consists of a combination of lectures, case studies and in-­depth discussions. Participants will be presented with concepts and tools to assess protection needs in order to develop programs in protection.

The protection of affected populations in situations of crisis, such as armed conflicts or natural disasters, has become a main element of humanitarian action. Humanitarian agencies have developed policies, manuals and guidelines in protection. However, its operationalization remains a challenge due to, inter alia, the persistent ambiguity of the concept, its complexity, and, in many cases, the lack of external references and standards for implementation.

This course is a blend of theory and practical learning which will introduce participants to sector-specific information, will give them practical opportunities to apply the concepts to operational approaches to humanitarian protection, and will equip participants with skills and competencies for designing and implementing humanitarian protection projects and activities.

The course faculty is comprised of leading experts from around the humanitarian world presenting conceptual and practical insight into the course content thus providing students with first-hand experience and examples and case studies drawn from major humanitarian emergencies.

The NOHA Advanced Summer School in Humanitarian Protection is organised by the University of Deusto, member of the NOHA Network, with the collaboration of Oxfam GB, Intermon-Oxfam and Protection International, and the financial support of DG ECHO. 

Course directors:

  • Dr. Cristina Churruca Muguruza(Human Rights Institute – University of Deusto)
  • Enrique Eguren (Protection International)

Course summary

Mode of delivery

  • Option I: Full online course

  • Option II: Blended learning (Online and face-to-face modes)

Course length
6 weeks (online, with a 3-day face-to-face seminar for the blended path, see below).

Dates
September 5 – October 16, 2016 (6 weeks)
For the blended path only: face-to-face seminar in Brussels, September 26-28, three full days

Award received
NOHA Certificate (certified postgraduate level, equivalent to 2 ECTS)

Audience
This course is targeted to persons with experience in humanitarian work

Langugage of delivery
English

More information.

How to apply

Candidates should fill in the registration form. Upon registration candidates should also upload their CV.

  • Maximum 35 participants.
  • Prospective students for the blended option are responsible for their visa arrangements and all their expenses for attending the seminar.

Key dates

  • Pre-registration until July 3, 2016
  • Selected applicants will be notified by email by July 6: registrations will become effective only after payment of the course fee
  • Final payment deadline: July 24
  • Waitlisted candidates will be notified (in case of acceptance) right after July 25

Course Fee
Course fee (inclusive of all course materials): 450 € for both, online or blended path. A limited number of grants (50% of the fee) are available upon motivated request.

Cancellations
The fee will be fully reimbursed for valid reasons if requested before August 10 (a 50% cancellation fee will be retained from August 11 onwards).

Accommodation
Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation.

For further information: noha.protection.school@deusto.es

Suggested options for accommodation. Participants can of course look for other accommodation options.

Hotel Meininger
Rooms starting from 18 € a night – 20 minute from DG ECHO by public transport. Visit website

Hotel Continental
Approx. 20 minutes to DG ECHO. Rooms for around 60 € a night. Visit website

Hotel Derby
10 minutes to DG ECHO by public transport, 25 minutes walking. Around 65 € per room. Visit website

Hotel Montgomery
10 minutes to DG ECHO by public transport, 30 minute walking. Around 130 € per room. Visit website

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