CAS: Programme at a glance

At the beginning of the XXI century, the world is confronted by an accumulation of crises which are causing misery amongst the most vulnerable populations.  Humanitarian assistance is needed to ensure the survival of such populations after a natural disaster, financial collapse or conflict. At the same time, crises have become very complex and each requires a specific response in constantly changing contexts.  

Objective

The objective of the Certificate in Humanitarian Action (CAS) is to help participants acquire new competences through:
■ proposing a critical review of the main humanitarian issues;
■ analysing the role and influence of different actors;
■ offering a multidisciplinary perspective on humanitarian action.

Public

Professionals from humanitarian, human rights, development and social fields.

Teachers

o    Teachers are from faculties of the University of Geneva and other Swiss and European universities
o    International specialists
o    Field experts
o    International governmental and non-governmental organisations

Coordination :
Dr Corine Frischknecht, CERG-C, Faculté des sciences, Université de Genève
corine.frischknecht@unige.ch
+41 (0)22 379 66 02