Post Graduate Diploma in Peace and Humanitarian Action

Course Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Peace and Humanitarian Action is designed to prepare individuals to respond effectively to complex emergencies, armed conflicts, and humanitarian crises. The course provides a solid foundation in peacebuilding, conflict transformation, humanitarian principles, and international legal frameworks, empowering learners to work in dynamic, high-risk environments while upholding human dignity and ethical standards.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Analyze the root causes and dynamics of conflict and humanitarian crises.
  • Understand key principles and frameworks guiding humanitarian response
  • Design and manage humanitarian interventions and peacebuilding programs.
  • Coordinate emergency response efforts across sectors and stakeholders.
  • Engage in conflict-sensitive programming and post-conflict recovery planning.
  • Advocate for human rights and protection of vulnerable populations.

Course Content:

  1. Introduction to Peace and Humanitarian Action
  2. Conflict Analysis and Peacebuilding
  3. International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
  4. Humanitarian Program Design and Management
  5. Emergency Response and Crisis Management
  6. Gender, Protection, and Inclusion
  7. Ethics, Advocacy, and Humanitarian Diplomacy
  8. Research Paper
  9. Final Exams

Fee:1,000 USD

Fee Covers: course delivery, assessments, access to all course materials, video recordings and certificate.

For more information on the program,  

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