Education in Humanitarian Emergencies

This course examines the role of education as a critical component of humanitarian response. Students will explore the legal frameworks, minimum standards, coordination mechanisms, and funding models that underpin education in emergencies. The course analyzes how conflict and disasters disrupt learning, and how education contributes to protection, psychosocial wellbeing, and resilience. Special attention is given to issues of gender, disability inclusion, and emerging challenges such as climate change. Through readings, discussion, and research, students will gain practical and theoretical insights into designing effective education interventions in crisis-affected settings.