Fall 2024 International Affairs U8882 section 001

Education in Humanitarian Emergencies

Education-Humanitarian Em

Call Number 16285
Day & Time
Location		 R 2:10pm-4:00pm
501A International Affairs Building
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Laura Perez
Type SEMINAR
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description

This course will provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the growing field of education in emergencies. Upon completing this course, students will have an understanding of:

  • The concept, rationale, and overarching aims of education in humanitarian emergencies.
  • The legal and normative frameworks on the right to education and the protection of education in humanitarian emergencies.
  • The minimum standards and key educational programs implemented by international organizations in areas of armed conflict and natural disasters.
  • The key coordination and funding mechanisms and actors leading international efforts to provide education in humanitarian emergencies.
  • The global commitments made by United Nations Member States and the international community on education in humanitarian emergencies
  • The barriers – including cross-cutting issues such as gender and disabilities – undermining access to education in humanitarian emergencies.
Web Site Vergil
Department International and Public Affairs
Enrollment 16 students (25 max) as of 4:06PM Saturday, November 2, 2024
Subject International Affairs
Number U8882
Section 001
Division School of International and Public Affairs
Open To Architecture, Schools of the Arts, Business, Engineering:Graduate, GSAS, SIPA, Journalism, Law, Public Health, Professional Studies, Social Work
Section key 20243INAF8882U001