Speaker

Professor Miriam Ticktin (The New School for Social Research)

Abstract
With the grounding assumption that innocence plays a central role in the politics of forced migration and asylum, this lecture delved into the idea of innocence, trying to understand it and render its workings more legible, and arguing that it is a political – not simply a religious or moral – concept. By examining the figure of the child, the trafficked victim, the migrant, asylum seeker, the enemy combatant and the animal, Professor Ticktin suggested that innocence sets up hierarchies of humanity, all the while feeding an expanding politics of humanitarianism. Ultimately, she asked if innocence is a concept we want to protect.

About the speaker
Miriam Ticktin is Associate Professor of Anthropology at The New School for Social Research and co-director of the Zolberg Institute on Migration and Mobility. She received her PhD in Anthropology at Stanford University, in co-tutelle with the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales in Paris, France, and an MA in English Literature from Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. Before coming to the New School, Miriam was an Assistant Professor in Women’s Studies and Anthropology at the University of Michigan, and also held a postdoctoral position in the Society of Fellows at Columbia University.

Professor Ticktin's research has focused in the broadest sense on what it means to make political claims in the name of a universal humanity. She has been interested in what these claims tell us about universalisms and difference, about who can be a political subject, on what basis people are included and excluded from communities, and how inequalities get instituted or perpetuated in this process. She is the author of *Casualties of Care: Immigration and the Politics of Humanitarianism in France(University of California Press, 2011; co-winner of the 2012 William A. Douglass Prize in Europeanist Anthropology) and co-editor (with Ilana Feldman) of In the Name of Humanity: the Government of Threat and Care (Duke University Press, 2010), along with many other articles and book chapters. She is a founding editor of the journalHumanity: An International Journal of Human Rights, Humanitarianism and Development.*Next year she will be a fellow at Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study.

How to register

A podcast of this lecture is now available.

ANNUAL HARRELL-BOND LECTURE 2017

About the lecture

Migration is set to become one of the defining features of the 21^st century. The combined impact of crises, poverty, inequality and violence around the world has led to unprecedented numbers of people fleeing their homes in search of safety, better living conditions and employment opportunities. At the same time, significant gaps exist in humanitarian protection vis-à-vis the increasing numbers of migrants who do not fit into conventional categories of international protection. This phenomenon is further exacerbated by increasing negative attitudes towards migrants. As States scale up their border controls, where do you turn to when you become the world’s most unwanted? Why has the world turned a blind eye towards the significant – and evidence-based – litany of abuses faced by people on the move: death, arbitrary detention, rape, trafficking, violence…to name just a few.

All people who leave their homes—for whatever reason—deserve our respect and our support: this is the essence of the Fundamental Principles of Humanity and is why the approach of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is one of helping migrants in need irrespective of their status.

As the internal community is attempting to work better together on this challenging issue – including through the negotiation of a Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration and a Global Compact on Refugees – we as a global community need to ask some important questions:

• How can we do more to support the safety, well-being and dignity of refugees and vulnerable migrants?
• How can we build on experiences and good practices – of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and other humanitarian and development actors?
• How can we address negative perceptions about migrants?
• Who can be our potential partners? Migrants and refugees and host communities? The private sector? Youth? Entrepreneurs? New humanitarian donors?
• How can we bring about these changes in a way that has a real impact on the lives of the most vulnerable?

About the speaker

Dr Jemilah Mahmood began her mandate as Under Secretary General for Partnerships at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in January 2016.

Before joining the IFRC, Dr Mahmood was the Chief of the World Humanitarian Summit secretariat at the United Nations in New York. She is well known as the founder of MERCY Malaysia, which she led from 1999-2009. Her previous appointments include Chief of the Humanitarian Response Branch at UNFPA, Senior Fellow at Malaysia’s Sovereign, and Senior Visiting Research Fellow at the Humanitarian Futures Programme at Kings College in London. In 2006, she was one of 16 members appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General to the Advisory Group of the Central Emergency Response Fund.

Dr Mahmood has held many Board positions in NGOs and INGOs and is the recipient of numerous national and international awards for her contribution to civil society and work in support of marginalized communities. She is currently the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Humanitarian Leadership Academy and is a member of the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Foundation, both in the United Kingdom. She was recently appointed as a board member to the Responsible Finance Institute.

Dr Mahmood is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists United Kingdom.

How to register

The podcast of the lecture is available here: https://www.rsc.ox.ac.uk/news/the-displacement-paradox-good-refugees-bad-migrants-where-can-the-unwanted-go-annual-harrell-bond-lecture-2017

The Essentials of Humanitarian Practice provides foundation knowledge for working within the modern humanitarian system and for responding to an international crisis that involves a global response. This course provides participants with an understanding of the complexity of the international relief system and the legal framework for humanitarian assistance. We introduce the characteristics of natural disasters and conflict-induced emergencies and the requirements for an effective humanitarian response, highlighting some of the dilemmas faced by humanitarians and aid workers. Participants will learn about the various United Nations agencies that respond to disasters and the roles these agencies play in coordinating responses for various sectors such as health, water and sanitation and logistics. They will discover how international non-government organisations work with these agencies to share information and data and to avoid duplication and ensure humanitarian aid reaches those who need it and doesn't cause harm. Attendees are given an opportunity to put the knowledge gained into practice and to explore the team skills required to work effectively in the field.

Course Objectives

• A comprehensive overview of issues, systems and practice related to working in disasters and humanitarian emergencies.
• Increased depth of understanding of the context, history, foundations and new developments in humanitarian practice.
• An experience-based learning environment in which they can put their own skills and newly acquired knowledge into practice, as well as understand what humanitarian work is really like.

Course Modules

• The Humanitarian Story: a history of humanitarianism
• Diversity, Vulnerability and Capacity
• Working in Humanitarian Teams
• Introduction to Radio Usage
• National Context and Disaster Management
• International Humanitarianism and Law
• Coordination Structures and Response Processes
• Participation and Accountability
• Cash and Livelihoods
• Humanitarian Standards
• Technical Sectors
  • Emergency Shelter
  • Food Security and Nutrition
  • Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Emergencies (WASH)
  • Protection programming
  • Education in Emergencies
  • Health programming
  • Logistics and Telecommunications
• Quality Humanitarian Programming
• Settlement and Site Planning
• Ethics and Decision Making
• Information Management and Emergency Needs Assessment
• Media and Communications
• Technology and Future Challenges
• The RedR Australia Roster and Humanitarian Careers

This course is suitable for people with a range of different backgrounds and levels of humanitarian experience. This includes future humanitarians wanting to understand more about working in international disasters and humanitarian emergencies, and to see if this sector is right for them. EHP is also designed for experienced technical specialists currently working in humanitarian or development contexts who want to deepen their understanding of humanitarian foundations, context, coordination mechanisms, and emerging issues and trends. This will include RedR roster applicants and experienced humanitarians who have typically focused on their specific technical areas (eg WASH, Health etc). The EHP course is relevant for professionals in related fields and organisations with links to the humanitarian work looking to better understand the context, issues and daily realities of those they work with. This may include staff from government departments and NGOs.

The EHP course has been run for over 20 years with participants from lots of different backgrounds and stages in their careers. This mix of individuals works well and one of the strengths of the course is networking with other participants and trainers while learning about their varied professional journeys.

How to register

Registering in one of our courses is easy. Just select the course you would like to attend, complete the registration form and pay via our secure credit card payment facility. Organisations are able to request to receive an invoice. Once your registration is processed, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how complete your medical and travel form and gain access to essential course information.

If a specific course is full, you can apply to our waiting list for that course. If you do this, we will alert you if a place becomes available. Allocation of wait listed places is on a first come, first served basis. Applicants will be informed of an available place by email or phone and the offer will be open for 48 hours before it defaults to the next person on the wait list. To apply to the wait list, please contact training@redr.org.au

https://www.redr.org.au/training-courses/our-courses/essentials-of-humanitarian-practice/

Humanitarian workers are increasingly exposed to challenging, insecure, remote or hostile environments due to lawlessness, political instability and armed conflict, so there is a compelling need for them to be adequately prepared for any dangers they may encounter.

Sexual harassment, interactions with aggressive armed combatants, day light robbery and traffic accidents are realistic threats for humanitarians and aid workers. All field workers should be adequately prepared for these events and be proficient in establishing and maintaining telecommunications, whether working in a safe or hostile situation. Conscious of the varying needs within the sector, RedR Australia seeks to address the concerns of a range of organisations and individuals and their insurance providers. These include relief, development, research and advocacy organizations, operational agencies and agencies that are not directly operational but provide support to community based organisations and locally based NGOs.

RedR Australia's HEAT course includes integrated Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) training by Real Response. Real Response will deliver a combination of theory and practical based emergency medical training, giving participants the skills and knowledge to manage ballistic, penetrating and blast trauma. A few of the skills learned in TECC include commercial and improvised tourniquets and haemorrhage control, airway management of an unconscious casualty and an array of improvised techniques teaching students how to save and preserve life with limited resources. Participants will leave the course with the skills and knowledge to provide aid and operate in hostile environments around the world.

Participants will receive a TECC Level 1 Certificate issued through Real Response. The course content is recognised through Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (C-TECC).

Aims and Objectives

To introduce what is a standard and recognised approach to managing security within the sector. The course provides an overview of individual and team risk management.

Course Objectives

To reduce the risk of injury and death to humanitarian workers by promoting:

• an understanding of security risks in the field environment
• the development of personal and team-based strategies
• effective use of communication and navigation devices
• successful application of first aid

Course Outline

• Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (provided and accredited by our partners, Real Response)
• Security Context (inc Image and Acceptance)
• Trip Planning
• Communications Protocol and Equipment
• Field Preparedness and Evacuation
• Critical Incident Stress
• Navigation
• Weapons Awareness: Judging Distance
• Weapons Awareness: Movement under Fire
• Basics of Negotiation
• Sexual Assault
• Information Security
• Hostage and Kidnap Survival
• Physical Security
• Situational Awareness
• Vehicle Check Points/Road Blocks
• Active Armed Assailant
• Crowds and Mobs
• Explosive Remnants of War (ERW)
• Incident Reporting

How to register

Registering in one of our courses is easy. Just select the course you would like to attend, complete the registration form and pay via our secure credit card payment facility. Organisations are able to request to receive an invoice. Once your registration is processed, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how complete your medical and travel form and gain access to essential course information.

If a specific course is full, you can apply to our waiting list for that course. If you do this, we will alert you if a place becomes available. Allocation of wait listed places is on a first come, first served basis. Applicants will be informed of an available place by email or phone and the offer will be open for 48 hours before it defaults to the next person on the wait list. To apply to the wait list, please contact training@redr.org.au

http://redr.org.au/training-courses/our-courses/hostile-environment-awareness-training/

The Refugee Studies Centre’s International Online School offers an intensive, interdisciplinary and participative approach to the study of forced migration. It enables practitioners and others to reflect critically on the forces and institutions that dominate the worlds of displaced people. The International Online School combines Oxford’s tradition of research excellence with stimulating, discussion-based teaching, learning, and reflection.

Core to the School are substantive modules on:

• Conceptualising Forced Migration
• The Moral Foundations of Refugeehood
• International Law and Refugee Protection
• The Politics of Humanitarianism

These are supplemented by optional modules on a range of topics. This year we will be offering options on:

• The Psycho-social Support of Refugees
• Refugee History, Human Rights and Occupied Palestinian Territory
• The Rise of Citizenship Stripping Across the West
• Colonial Past, Refugee Present

All our modules are written and taught by experts in the field of forced migration studies. Option Modules may change.

Participants

The International Online School is principally designed for policymakers and practitioners working on refugee protection and related issues, normally with several (usually at least five) years of work experience. Participants typically include staff of the main refugee, migration and humanitarian international organisations; staff from refugee, human rights and humanitarian NGOs; and government officials working on refugee protection and related issues. Those from refugee backgrounds who work for refugee advocacy and community groups are particularly welcome.

Participants may also include academics and postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers working directly on refugee and forced migration issues; practicing lawyers and advocates working in refugee and human rights law pertaining to forced migrants; journalists, commentators and activists working on refugee protection and the human rights of forced migrants.

How to register

Participants will be admitted on a rolling basis and admissions/bookings will close when maximum capacity has been reached.

We offer a limited number of fully funded places to refugees and others with lived experience of forced displacement. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Apply by following this link and completing the online application form. Applications for bursary places can also be made via this link. For further information regarding applications, please see the Apply page here.

Please also email a copy of your CV, a scan of your highest level qualification, and English Language test score (if applicable) to summer.school@qeh.ox.ac.uk

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• substantial experience in working with, or on issues related to, refugees or other forced migrants;
• a first degree;
• proficiency in the English language. As a guide, foreign-language English speakers should be able to obtain a score of: TOEFL iBT: 88 / TOEFL PBT: 570 / IELTS: 6.5

RedR Australia’s Essentials of Humanitarian Practice training course teaches you everything you need to know about working within the modern humanitarian system and what it takes to respond to an international humanitarian crisis that involves a global response.

On this training course, you will learn the complexity of the international humanitarian relief system and the legal framework for humanitarian assistance. We will introduce you to the characteristics of natural hazards, conflict-induced emergencies, and the requirements for an effective humanitarian response, highlighting some of the dilemmas faced by humanitarians and aid workers.

During the training, you will learn about the various United Nations agencies that respond to disasters and the roles these agencies play in coordinating responses for various sectors such as health, water and sanitation and logistics.

You will discover how international non-government organisations work with these agencies to share information and data, to avoid duplication and ensure humanitarian aid reaches those who need it without causing harm.

We give you the opportunity to put the knowledge you gain into practice and to explore the team skills required to work effectively in the field.

Course Objectives

• A comprehensive overview of issues, systems and practice related to working in disasters and humanitarian emergencies.
• Increased depth of understanding of the context, history, foundations and new developments in humanitarian practice.
• An experience-based learning environment in which you can put your own skills and newly acquired knowledge into practice, as well as understand what humanitarian work is really like.

Course Modules

• The Humanitarian Story: a history of humanitarianism
• Diversity, Vulnerability and Capacity
• Working in Humanitarian Teams
• National Context and Disaster Management
• International Humanitarianism and Law
• Coordination Structures and Response Processes
• Participation and Accountability
• Cash and Livelihoods
• Humanitarian Standards
• Technical Sectors
  • Emergency Shelter
  • Food Security and Nutrition
  • Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Emergencies (WASH)
  • Protection programming
  • Education in Emergencies
  • Health programming
  • Logistics and Telecommunications
• Quality Humanitarian Programming
• Settlement and Site Planning
• Ethics and Decision Making
• Information Management and Emergency Needs Assessment
• Media and Communications
• Technology and Future Challenges

How to register

Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/essentials-of-humanitarian-practice-fiji-may-2024

The Essentials of Humanitarian Practice provides foundation knowledge for working within the modern humanitarian system and for responding to an international crisis that involves a global response. This course provides participants with an understanding of the complexity of the international relief system and the legal framework for humanitarian assistance. We introduce the characteristics of natural disasters and conflict-induced emergencies and the requirements for an effective humanitarian response, highlighting some of the dilemmas faced by humanitarians and aid workers. Participants will learn about the various United Nations agencies that respond to disasters and the roles these agencies play in coordinating responses for various sectors such as health, water and sanitation and logistics. They will discover how international non-government organisations work with these agencies to share information and data and to avoid duplication and ensure humanitarian aid reaches those who need it and doesn't cause harm. Attendees are given an opportunity to put the knowledge gained into practice and to explore the team skills required to work effectively in the field.

Course Objectives

• A comprehensive overview of issues, systems and practice related to working in disasters and humanitarian emergencies.
• Increased depth of understanding of the context, history, foundations and new developments in humanitarian practice.
• An experience-based learning environment in which they can put their own skills and newly acquired knowledge into practice, as well as understand what humanitarian work is really like.

Course Modules

• The Humanitarian Story: a history of humanitarianism
• Diversity, Vulnerability and Capacity
• Working in Humanitarian Teams
• Introduction to Radio Usage
• National Context and Disaster Management
• International Humanitarianism and Law
• Coordination Structures and Response Processes
• Participation and Accountability
• Cash and Livelihoods
• Humanitarian Standards
• Technical Sectors
  • Emergency Shelter
  • Food Security and Nutrition
  • Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Emergencies (WASH)
  • Protection programming
  • Education in Emergencies
  • Health programming
  • Logistics and Telecommunications
• Quality Humanitarian Programming
• Settlement and Site Planning
• Ethics and Decision Making
• Information Management and Emergency Needs Assessment
• Media and Communications
• Technology and Future Challenges
• The RedR Australia Roster and Humanitarian Careers

This course is suitable for people with a range of different backgrounds and levels of humanitarian experience. This includes future humanitarians wanting to understand more about working in international disasters and humanitarian emergencies, and to see if this sector is right for them. EHP is also designed for experienced technical specialists currently working in humanitarian or development contexts who want to deepen their understanding of humanitarian foundations, context, coordination mechanisms, and emerging issues and trends. This will include RedR roster applicants and experienced humanitarians who have typically focused on their specific technical areas (eg WASH, Health etc). The EHP course is relevant for professionals in related fields and organisations with links to the humanitarian work looking to better understand the context, issues and daily realities of those they work with. This may include staff from government departments and NGOs.

The EHP course has been run for over 20 years with participants from lots of different backgrounds and stages in their careers. This mix of individuals works well and one of the strengths of the course is networking with other participants and trainers while learning about their varied professional journeys.

How to register

Registering in one of our courses is easy. Just select the course you would like to attend, complete the registration form and pay via our secure credit card payment facility. Organisations are able to request to receive an invoice. Once your registration is processed, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how complete your medical and travel form and gain access to essential course information.

If a specific course is full, you can apply to our waiting list for that course. If you do this, we will alert you if a place becomes available. Allocation of wait listed places is on a first come, first served basis. Applicants will be informed of an available place by email or phone and the offer will be open for 48 hours before it defaults to the next person on the wait list. To apply to the wait list, please contact training@redr.org.au

https://www.redr.org.au/training-courses/our-courses/essentials-of-humanitarian-practice/

Humanitarian workers are increasingly exposed to challenging, insecure, remote or hostile environments due to lawlessness, political instability and armed conflict, so there is a compelling need for them to be adequately prepared for any dangers they may encounter.

Sexual harassment, interactions with aggressive armed combatants, day light robbery and traffic accidents are realistic threats for humanitarians and aid workers. All field workers should be adequately prepared for these events and be proficient in establishing and maintaining telecommunications, whether working in a safe or hostile situation. Conscious of the varying needs within the sector, RedR Australia seeks to address the concerns of a range of organisations and individuals and their insurance providers. These include relief, development, research and advocacy organizations, operational agencies and agencies that are not directly operational but provide support to community based organisations and locally based NGOs.

RedR Australia's HEAT course includes integrated Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) training by Real Response. Real Response will deliver a combination of theory and practical based emergency medical training, giving participants the skills and knowledge to manage ballistic, penetrating and blast trauma. A few of the skills learned in TECC include commercial and improvised tourniquets and haemorrhage control, airway management of an unconscious casualty and an array of improvised techniques teaching students how to save and preserve life with limited resources. Participants will leave the course with the skills and knowledge to provide aid and operate in hostile environments around the world.

Participants will receive a TECC Level 1 Certificate issued through Real Response. The course content is recognised through Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (C-TECC).

Aims and Objectives

To introduce what is a standard and recognised approach to managing security within the sector. The course provides an overview of individual and team risk management.

Course Objectives

To reduce the risk of injury and death to humanitarian workers by promoting:

• an understanding of security risks in the field environment
• the development of personal and team-based strategies
• effective use of communication and navigation devices
• successful application of first aid

Course Outline

• Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (provided and accredited by our partners, Real Response)
• Security Context (inc Image and Acceptance)
• Trip Planning
• Communications Protocol and Equipment
• Field Preparedness and Evacuation
• Critical Incident Stress
• Navigation
• Weapons Awareness: Judging Distance
• Weapons Awareness: Movement under Fire
• Basics of Negotiation
• Sexual Assault
• Information Security
• Hostage and Kidnap Survival
• Physical Security
• Situational Awareness
• Vehicle Check Points/Road Blocks
• Active Armed Assailant
• Crowds and Mobs
• Explosive Remnants of War (ERW)
• Incident Reporting

How to register

Registering in one of our courses is easy. Just select the course you would like to attend, complete the registration form and pay via our secure credit card payment facility. Organisations are able to request to receive an invoice. Once your registration is processed, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how complete your medical and travel form and gain access to essential course information.

If a specific course is full, you can apply to our waiting list for that course. If you do this, we will alert you if a place becomes available. Allocation of wait listed places is on a first come, first served basis. Applicants will be informed of an available place by email or phone and the offer will be open for 48 hours before it defaults to the next person on the wait list. To apply to the wait list, please contact training@redr.org.au

http://redr.org.au/training-courses/our-courses/hostile-environment-awareness-training/