[hr-education] International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (Geneva, February 2001)

Dear members,

The organizers of the International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance
course are now accepting applications for the upcoming 4-week course to
take place in Geneva, Switzerland during the month of February 2001. This
course offers humanitarian professionals the unique opportunity to analyze
current operational issues and explore new or different methods of
anticipating or reacting to humanitarian crises.  This will be the seventh
time the highly successful IDHA course has been offered.  As places are
limited, we encourage interested candidates to send in their applications
soon.

THE INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (IDHA 7)

Organized by:
The Center for International Health and Cooperation, The University of
Geneva, Hunter College of the City University of New York, the Royal
College of Surgeons in Ireland

4 February - 3 March 2001

ICRC Ecogia Training Centre
CH-1289 Versoix, Geneva,
Switzerland


The IDHA course is designed for experienced field managers from
humanitarian organizations.  It brings together 42 participants to analyze
and explore the cutting edge of operational humanitarian issues and
practices in a month-long, residential, intensive course, comprising 200
hours of lectures, case studies, seminars, practical exercises and
scenarios. The format is multidisciplinary, seeking insights from many
fields which impact on humanitarian programmes, including law and the
social and health sciences.  The course also emphasizes interactive
student participation through both individual and teamwork.

The IDHA programme has several goals:
-to provide volunteers and professionals from a wide variety of
backgrounds with a comprehensive insight into the needs of refugees and
internally displaced people in acute and chronic settings and to equip
them with the awareness, understanding and skills essential for
effective service in a humanitarian crisis;
-to enable humanitarian workers to function more effectively, both as
individuals and members of a team, in acute and chronic situations of
conflict and disaster;
-to promote cooperation and dialogue between international, governmental
or non-governmental agencies involved in humanitarian action (assistance
and protection);
-to evaluate interventions and identify examples of good practice;
-to examine ways in which humanitarian crises may be anticipated and
prevented.

Course Format Highlights:

An important aspect of the IDHA program is to promote an approach of
cooperation and teamwork rather than competition and individualism. This
is encouraged at a personal level in the sharing of expertise as a
member of a 'syndicate' composed of people from a wide variety of
experiences organizations who will work together as a team for the
duration of the course. Case studies are also an important IDHA training
tool and focus on examples of acute, escalating and chronic crises.
Lessons will be drawn from their origin, evolution, and where
appropriate, resolution. Particular attention will be given to the role
of the international community in cooperation with local authorities and
civil society in attempting to avert and/or respond to these crises.

Curriculum Overview:

1. Week of 4 - 10 February: Introduction to Main Actors - Causes and
Humanitarian Consequences of Complex Emergencies (Armed Conflicts and
Natural Disasters)
2. Week of 12 - 17 February: Organizing Emergency Humanitarian Actions
3. Week of 19 - 24 February: From Emergency to Rehabilitation and
Development
4. Week of 26 February - 3 March: Current Crises and Challenges -
Relations with the Military and the Media. Syndicate (team) and
Individual Examinations

Student Entry Qualifications:
While principally designed for humanitarian professionals (e.g. UN,
ICRC, National Red Cross Societies and NGOS), applicants from other
related fields or organizations are welcome. Preference will be given,
however, to applicants with humanitarian field experience (emergency or
development). University degree or equivalent professional qualification
or experience are demanded.

Faculty:
Experts from the United Nations, Red Cross and Red Crescent, NGO
humanitarian agencies.

Meetings at the Palais des Nations (UN European Headquarters), World
Health Organization (WHO): Participants will have the opportunity to meet,
listen to and dialogue with top ranking UN, UNHCR, United Nations High
Commissioner for Human Rights, Red Cross/Red Crescent and NGO officials as
well as leading political, diplomatic and academic figures.

Evening Speakers:
Throughout the course a number of eminent speakers will be invited for
supper and will deliver 30 minute talks.

Tutors:
Larry Hollingworth (CIHC), Michel Veuthey (CIHC), Tina Joyce (RCSI),
Jorge Castilla (MSF), Margareta Wahlström, (International Federation of
Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies)


Fee: US$ 4,000, includes accommodation and food, tuition exam and diploma
fee

Diploma:
Participants who have successfully completed the course will obtain the
International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA) from Hunter
College of the City University of New York, in partnership with the
University of Geneva and the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland

Future IDHA Courses:
IDHA 8  New York  June 2001
IDHA 9  Geneva, January - February 2002
IDHA 10 New York, June 2002

For an application form and a more detailed course description, please
contact:

Michel Veuthey
Academic Director and Geneva Representative
14 Pierre Longue
CH-1212 Geneva Switzerland
Mobile phone: +41 - 79 / 469 71 84
Fax: +41 - 22 / 793 56 10
E-mail: michel.veuthey@ties.itu.int



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