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COMMUNITY: HUMANITARIANISM

Humanitarianism means, quite simply, ‘the promotion of human welfare’. In action, humanitarian work involves providing support and aid to those in need. Explore the resources below to understand more about humanitarianism, including how humanitarian aid is delivered by charities and governments, and what we can do on an individual basis to support others around the world. 

 

Read the information, watch the videos and complete the short courses. You can then log the time taken on your Dashboard as Professional Development hours.

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READ THE FOLLOWING TO LEARN KEY INFORMATION:

WATCH THE FOLLOWING VIDEOS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS TOPIC:

What does it mean to be a refugee? - Benedetta Berti and Evelien Borgman
05:43
Demand a fair trade cell phone - Bandi Mbubi
09:22
The good news on poverty (Yes, there's good news) - Bono
13:57
A warm embrace that saves lives - Jane Chen
04:47
Texting that saves lives - Nancy Lublin
05:25
Fresh water scarcity: An introduction to the problem - Christiana Z. Peppard
03:39
A whistleblower you haven't heard - Geert Chatrou
11:57
The life, legacy & assassination of an African revolutionary - Lisa Janae Bacon
05:32
The secret student resistance to Hitler - Iseult Gillespie
05:33
How one scientist averted a national health crisis - Andrea Tone
05:32

CONSIDER TAKING ONE OF THESE SHORT COURSES:

ASYLUM AND REFUGEE

What is asylum? What is the principle of non-refoulement? Who should be recognized and protected as a refugee? These notions are complex. Learn to understand and apply them!

UNDERSTANDING VIOLENCE

Watch these videos to understand more about why humanity is violent. 

INTERNATIONAL  LAW

Learn how international law regulates armed conflicts, protects individuals in wartime, and guarantees minimum compliance.

HUMANITARIAN WORLD

Discover the history of humanitarian aid and the principles and values that underpin the sector.

RIGHTS OF REFUGEES

Take action for human rights. This course will teach you about the human rights of refugees and empower you to defend them.

RESPONDING TO DISASTER

Learn the principles guiding humanitarian response to modern emergencies, and the challenges faced in the field today.

HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS

Learn about Human Right Defenders stories, struggles and successes. Explore how defenders mitigate risk, take action to defend human rights, and how you can use your voice to join the fight, too.

21ST CENTURY REFUGEES

This MOOC provides insight into the refugee phenomenon as one of the most complex, compelling and (arguably) misunderstood features of the 21st century.

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