Humanitarian Protection

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1 29 June 3 July 2015, Bilbao (Spain) II NOHA- University of Deusto Summer School on Humanitarian Protection This certificate programme in Humanitarian Protection is offered by the Network on Humanitarian Action (NOHA) in partnership with the Human Rights Institute of University of Deusto and the collaboration of OXFAM GB INTRODUCTION Course This second edition of this unique five- day 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. Participants This course is targeted to persons with experience in humanitarian action. Content Introduction to core concepts and legal frameworks Needs assessment in protection (risk approach) Designing a protection programme: objectives and activities Follow up and evaluation of protection programmes Humanitarian protection and specific thematic areas: IDP, GBV, communities, peacekeeping and others. Main challenges and current discussions around humanitarian protection limits and advances. ORGANISATION The Network on Humanitarian Action (NOHA), is an international association of Universities that aims to enhance professionalism in the humanitarian sector, by promoting humanitarian values and providing certificated high- level courses ( The University of Deusto is a 125 year- old University being the oldest private University in Spain. The University of Deusto is a member of NOHA, and jointly with other European universities offers the Erasmus Mundus Master in International Humanitarian Action ( With the collaboration of Oxfam Intermon and Oxfam GB. Course directors: Dr. Cristina Churruca Muguruza (Human Rights Institute University of Deusto) Enrique Eguren (Protection International) How to apply Candidate should send the following documents by to noha.summer.school@deusto.es: 1. For more information and registration form: 2. Brief Curriculum Vitae *Maximum 35 participants. Pre- registration until May 17th (on a first come first served basis). Once accepted, registrations will become effective after payment of the course fee. Final payment deadline: May 30th. *Waitlisted candidates will be notified (in case of acceptance) after May 30th. *Prospective students are responsible for their visa arrangements. Course Fee Course fee: 550 Euros (including all course material). A limited number of grants (50% of the fee) are available upon motivated request. The fee will be fully reimbursed if the applicant s visa for entering Spain is denied at any moment. For all other cases, the course fee will be fully reimbursed for valid reasons if requested before May 30th (a 50% cancellation fee will be retained from June 1st onwards). Date & Logistics The course will take place 5 full days from 29 June until 3 July 2015 at the campus of the University of Deusto (Bilbao). Duration: 50 hours 2 ECTS credits. Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation. For further information: noha.summer.school@deusto.es Accommodation Deusto offers accommodation in its residence: 46,14 per night in individual room including breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservation: colegio.mayor@deusto.es Lecturers The speakers are experts from various humanitarian agencies, donors (ECHO), INGOs (Oxfam, MSF), NOHA faculty and professors of the University of Deusto. 1

2 Introduction This second edition of this unique five- day Summer School 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. NOHA is an international association of Universities that aims to enhance professionalism in the humanitarian sector, by promoting humanitarian values and providing certificated high- level courses (Erasmus Mundus Master in International Humanitarian Action), as well as short- term courses and by fostering research and policy papers on key humanitarian issues. Since its creation in 1993, more than 3,000 graduates have completed the Joint Master s in International Humanitarian Action. NOHA counts on the cooperation and support of the EU through the DG Humanitarian Aid & Civil Protection (ECHO) and the DG for Education and Culture. The University of Deusto is a 125 years old University being the oldest private University in Spain. In 1994, the University started teaching the Diploma on International Humanitarian Aid, which in 1998 became a European Master Degree in International Humanitarian Action (shared with other NOHA Universities). The University of Deusto has kept always in mind the importance of offering high quality education and tailored specialization to humanitarian actors, trying to adapt constantly to the needs of a sector, which has changed drastically in the last 18 years. Deusto University is the reference centre in Spain for Higher Education on Humanitarian Studies. Learning outcomes and contents of the course By the end of the course, we expect that participants will be able to: - Integrate protection considerations in their daily practices in humanitarian work - Assess risks and needs in protection - Design a humanitarian protection program - Take informed decisions when facing humanitarian protection dilemmas As you can see in the programme the course starts on Monday with an introduction, a review of key concepts and an introduction to the main normative frameworks which inform humanitarian protection. From Tuesday to Thursday morning the sessions follow the logic of the program cycle: needs assessment, definition of objectives, implementation and evaluation, all about humanitarian protection, with a focus on specific protection activities. We will also deal with key issues around humanitarian protection: peacekeeping and humanitarian protection, new technologies, gender based violence and protection, and internally displaced people and protection. On Friday we will have a combined session on donors and humanitarian protection, and then a round table, in which most of the lecturers will participate, to openly discuss which are the key advances and the main challenges the operationalization of humanitarian protection faces today. Methodology: The methodology consists of a combination of lectures and case studies, combined with discussions and the final round table. The course will be delivered in English. Organisers: Co- directors: Dr Cristina Churruca Muguruza ((Human Rights Institute University of Deusto) and Luis Enrique Eguren (Protection International) With the collaboration of Rachel Hastie (Oxfam GB) and Pilar Duch (Oxfam Intermon) Pablo Cortés Ferrández (Management) (Additional information about the course contents and other lecturers will be added later on) Practical information In case of any enquiries please contact: noha.summer.school@deusto.es Location: The course will take place at University of Deusto Room 153: Avenida de las Universidades, Bilbao Phone: Website: 2

3 The course starts the 29 June at 9.00 (please refer to the programme) The Residence Colegio Mayor Deusto at University of Deusto Camino Ugasko, Bilbao Phone: How to get from the airport to the Residence: From Bilbao Airport: There is a bus (just out of the airport terminal) to connect the airport with Bilbao every 20 minutes. The stop of the Residence and the University is Alameda Recalde, 14. From there to the residence you have 10 minutes walking. Website: From Bilbao Bus Station - Termibus: By foot(+/- 25 min), from the Central Bus Station (Termibus) to the Residence and University. You can also take the bus number 38 and stop in Alameda Recalde 11 (see map above). From the Residence to the University: By foot(+/- 10 min), from the Residence to the University. 3

4 II NOHA Summer School on Humanitarian Protection (29 June 3 July 2015) APPLICATION FORM (Pre registration deadline: May 17th, 2015) 1. Personal details Please provide your name and nationality as they appear on your passport. Title First name Surname/Family name Nationality Address Telephone number Mobile number address Current employer Current position 2. Academic qualifications Please provide your name and nationality as they appear on your passport. Highest degree obtained Name of degree Year received Institutions Other academic qualifications (please specify) 4

5 3. Professional qualifications Relevant experience (in years) Relevant field based experience (in years) Please describe your general background e.g. relief, transitions, development, other (please specify) Primary sectoral specialisation Secondary sectoral specialisation 4. Which region do you have experience of working in? Asia Sub Saharan Africa Please specify which countries you have worked in. Pacific Europe Latin America Middle East and North Africa Central America and Caribbean North America 5. Other information Please indicate if there is any information pertaining to your qualifications or regarding your interest in this programme which you feel would be important for the organisers to consider. 5

6 6. Will you require a visa to travel to Spain? Yes No If you have answered Yes above, please provide the following information to enable us to support your application for a visa to visit Spain if your application is successful. Where applicable, this information should agree with the information that appears in your passport. ( We can assist only with supporting documents, the participant is responsible for all visa arrangements). Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Passport place of issue Passport number Male/Female Passport date of issue (dd/mm/yyyy) Passport expiry date (dd/mm/yyyy) Please provide details of any other restrictions that may affect your ability to travel to Spain. 6