31st May to 27th June 2015, New York City, USA In order to enable humanitarian aid workers who are actively engaged in the field to attend the training program, and in an attempt to create a teaching program which reflects the complexity and intensity of the conditions humanitarian workers face, […]

21. April 2015, Berlin, Deutschland Ernstfall Ebola – das humanitäre System in der Kritik  Seit dem Ausbruch der Ebola-Epidemie in West-Afrika sind bis Mitte Februar 2015 offiziell mehr als 9300 Menschen gestorben. Die Dunkelziffer liegt wohl viel höher. Hinter diesen Zahlen verbirgt sich das ungeheure Leid der Menschen in Guinea, Sierra Leone […]

5. und 6. März 2015, Berlin, Deutschland Der Kongress Armut und Gesundheit wird ein ganz Besonderer: Wir begehen sein 20-jähriges Jubiläum. In den vergangenen zwei Jahrzehnten konnte sich der Kongress von einer einst studentischen Bewegung hin zur größten in Deutschland stattfindenden Public Health-Veranstaltung entwickeln. Vom diesjährigen Kongressmotto „Gesundheit gemeinsam verantworten“ erhoffen […]

2nd edition, by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), January 2015 Immunisation is one of the most efficient ways to reduce child mortality. Yet, every year 1 out of every 5 children (under the age of 1 year) is not fully vaccinated, puttingthem at risk of dying of preventable diseases such as measles, […]

10th and 11th October 2014, Berlin, Germany “Protection: A broken Promise” Since the emergence of the modern international system based on nation-states, the protection of civilians within its boundaries has been the central responsibility of the state. This protection is not limited to physical safety but also encompasses a positive […]

Deadline: 30th June 2014 The organisers of the Humanitarian Congress are pleased to invite abstracts for submissions for oral or poster presentations at the upcoming XVI. Humanitarian Congress 2014 in Berlin. The abstracts should relate to the topic: “Science where it’s really needed: Translating Innovative Research into Humanitarian Medicine and Global Health […]

1st to 28th June 2014, New York, USA Course Description In order to enable humanitarian aid workers who are actively engaged in the field to attend the training program, and in an attempt to create a teaching program which reflects the complexity and intensity of the conditions humanitarian workers face, the […]

22nd March 2014, London, United Kingdom This one-day workshop is an essential introduction for anyone interested in a career in the humanitarian sector. You will hear first hand experiences from relief workers, learn about the nature of humanitarian relief, and look at the skills you have to bring to the […]

The World Disasters Report 2013 examines the profound impact of technological innovations on humanitarian action, how humanitarians employ technology in new and creative ways, and what risks and opportunities may emerge as a result of technological innovations. The responsible use of technology offers concrete ways to make humanitarian assistance more […]

25. bis 27. Oktober, Berlin, Deutschland‘       Kein Zugang zu Patienten! Wen interessiert’s? Über den Zugang humanitärer Hilfsorganisationen zu Menschen in Not Unter dem Titel „No Access! Who Cares? How to reach people in need“ führt der Kongress mehr als 70 Experten aus Wissenschaft, Medizin, Politik und Medien […]