Advancing Research on Protection in the Context of Humanitarian Action

We would like to invite you all to participate in the Workshop Advancing research on protection in the context of humanitarian action that will take place on November 7 and 8 at the University of Deusto.



The event organized by the NOHA Faculty in Deusto with the collaboration of the Network of Universities in Humanitarian Action (NOHA) and the initiative United Against Inhumanity (UAI) wants to be the first of the series of workshops of NOHA Series of Workshops on Protection in Humanitarian Action.



The workshop has two parts.  The first part will provide an initial overview of global changes and current crisis trends and their implications for the protection of humanitarian action.  It would outline the context to discuss in the following sessions different perspectives and theories that can improve understanding of protective action and protection challenges and opportunities as well as inform practices geared to enchancing humanitarian protection.



You can find the program and register to the workshop at : workshophumanitarianaction.deusto.



In the afternoon of the 7th November a consultation of the United Against Inhumanity (UAI) initiative led by some of its precursors, Antonio Donini and Norah Niland among others, will take place.  The aim of the consultation is to review the rationale and objectives of UAI and gather the reactions and feedback from professionals and academics coming from various sectors and organizations. For this purpose some of its precursors  UAI aims to mobilize a global movement to increase the reputational damage for states and non-state actors perpetrating or faciliting crimes against humanity and failing to meet their responsabilities under IHL and refugee law.  For information on the UAI initiative you can contact: Audrey Sala (audrey.sala@alternatives-humanitaries.org).



It seems to us that in the current context of unprotection and increasing criminalization of the people seeking protection and of the people and organizations that help them, this programa and the UAI initiative are relevant.  That is why we would like to count on your presence.



Best regards,

Cristina Churruca Muguruza and Enrique Eguren Fernández