The Long Shadow of Band Aid Humanitarianism: revisiting the dynamics between famine and celebrity
Dr Tanja Müller's latest paper looks at The Ethiopian famine, the emergence of Band Aid, and its impact on the rise of celebrity humanitarianism.  Read full article published in Third World Quarterly journal Related Contact Us +44 (0)...
Dr Tanja Muller speaks in Greece
HCRI's Dr Tanja Muller was invited to speak at an event in Thessaloniki in March, on asylum and migration.You can watch the video here.Tanja gives an interview to the organisers in minutes 5:23 to 7:06.Well done Tanja! Related Contact Us...
An Invitation
In Place of War – the stories of the artistsWednesday 29th May – 6pm – 9pmFree entry, registration essentialThe John Thaw Studio, The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama, The University of ManchesterIn Place of War researches creativity in sites of armed...
Peacebuilding publications
HCRI Peacebuilding Professors Roger Mac Ginty and Oliver Richmond have published a number of books and articles recently.The first edition of the journal Peacebuilding was published in February 2013.Roger Mac Ginty:R. Mac Ginty ed. (2013) Handbook on Peacebuilding,...
Emilie Combaz writes Helpdesk Reports
Emilie Combaz, HCRI Research Associate, has written a number of Helpdesk Reports. These reports are requested by advisors from the Department for International Development on subjects that they would like more information on. Emilie researches the topic and contacts...
Dr Jenny Carson’s hard work recognised
This article in The Guardian highlights the very hard work that Jenny has put in to public engagement around her Quakers work – well done Jenny! Related Contact Us +44 (0) 161 306 6000 Find Us The University of ManchesterOxford...
Call for panel submissions
We have a call for panel submissions for the CPRS’ 2013 Istanbul Human Security Conference, 'Humanitarian Perspectives and Responses', which is jointly organised with International Humanitarian Studies Association. For more information please visit the conference...
New article from Emily Pia
Emily Pia has a new article out. Narrative therapy and peacebuilding has been published in the Journal of Intervention and statebuilding and is available to read here. Related Contact Us +44 (0) 161 306 6000 Find Us The University of...
New HCRI publication
Jenny Peterson has a new article out. Â A Conceptual Unpacking Of Hybridity: Accounting For Notions Of Power, Politics And Progress In Analyses Of Aid-Driven Interfaces has been published in The Journal of Peacebuilding and Development. Read it here. Related...
Getting away with murder: genocide and politics
The HCRI is pleased to sponsor an event at the Manchester Salon - Getting away with murder: genocide and politics. HCRI Director James Thompson will chair the discussion with Mukesh Kapila, Vanessa Pupavac and Rony Brauman exploring the frustration of countries...
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