Sign up for student conference – ‘The demise of the humanitarian – the need for dialogue in reclaiming the humanitarian space’ 16 June 2011
A cutting edge conference addressing the most important current and widely debated issues faced by academics and practitioners in the field of Humanitarianism. In addition to an exciting and interactive agenda, the conference is unique, as it has been organized by...
Disasters and a register for foreign medical teams
HCRI article published in The Lancet.'The tsunami in Asia and earthquakes in Pakistan, Iran, Indonesia, and Haiti at the start of the 21st century, and now the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, have emphasised people's continuing willingness to respond to large-scale...
‘Free World? The Campaign to Save the World’s Refugees, 1956 – 1963’ – New book by Professor Peter Gatrell
'Free World? The Campaign to Save the World's Refugees, 1956 - 1963' is a major contribution to the transnational history of humanitarianism in the postwar world.Peter Gatrell shows how and why the UN, NGOs, governments and individuals embarked on a unique campaign,...
BMA welcomes UK International Emergency Trauma Register led by Professor Tony Redmond, HCRI Deputy Director
  ÂÂThe launch of a register of doctors willing to assist in major international emergencies has been welcomed by the British Medical Association (BMA).BMA international committee chair Terry John welcomed the register. "The register will be very beneficial for the...
In Place of War wins higher education accolade
Professor James Thompson (HCRI Research Director) and 'In Place of War' project wins 'excellence and innovation in the arts' award at Times Higher annual award ceremonyView details Related Contact Us +44 (0) 161 306 6000 Find Us The...
Sovereignty, Security, Psychiatry: Liberation and the Failure of Mental Health Governance in Iraq
Sovereignty, Security, Psychiatry: Liberation and the Failure of Mental Health Governance in Iraq - Dr Alison Howell - article in Security Dialogue vol. 41, no. 4, August 2010Security Dialogue article Related Contact Us +44 (0) 161 306 6000...
Gaza Flotilla: Humanitarian or Political? – Commentary by Dr Rony Brauman, HCRI Director
"Was the flotilla boarded by the Israeli army on a "humanitarian" or "political" mission? Is there a "humanitarian crisis" in Gaza or not? The answers to the questions everyone has been asking over the last few days say nothing about the situation itself but do tell...
Interview with Professor Bertrand Taithe, HCRI Executive Director
Podcast of interview "Humanitarianism, global communities and the self" broadcast on Counterpoint "People are far more aware of… subtle differences that emerge culturally, that we shouldn’t take for granted that the person you come to help is like you necessarily,...
Haiti earthquake: what priorities?
This OpEd by HCRI Director, Dr Rony Brauman originally appeared in Le Monde on January 20, 2010. English translation by the author.The earthquake that devastated Port-au-Prince and neighboring areas has led to a worldwide surge of solidarity which we must fully...
Haiti earthquake – interview with HCRI Director, Dr Rony Brauman
Interview (in French) with HCRI Director, Dr Rony Brauman, on DailyMotion 14 Jan 2010Â regarding the humanitarian aid intervention following the earthquake in Haiti Related Contact Us +44 (0) 161 306 6000 Find Us The University of...
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