Around 1% of the world population is forcedly displaced, including more than 20 million refugees under the mandate of UNHCR, the refugee agency of the United Nations. Refugees have increased mental health needs due to 1) experiences they went through in the past, 2) daily stresses of refugee live and the breakdown of supportive networks, […]
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This event took place on May 3, 2022. Professor Brightman discusses the magnitude and complexity of recent disasters and that they have dramatically altered the generally accepted roles for militaries engaged in international humanitarian response. Despite these shifts, the nature and extent of military involvement in humanitarian assistance is context dependent. For example, humanitarian civil-military […]
What Is Humanitarian Aid? In this enlightening video, we delve into the critical topic of humanitarian aid. Discover the essential assistance provided to those impacted by natural disasters, conflicts, or emergencies with the aim of alleviating suffering, protecting human dignity, and saving lives. From medical care to shelter, water, and food, humanitarian aid encompasses a […]