HPCR Podcasts

In this episode, a group of experts examines the challenges of humanitarian protection in urban environments. We also take a closer look at the specific case of urban violence in Brazil. Expert coommentators: Elena Lucchi, International Consultant on humanitarian affairs and advocacy; Robert Muggah, Research Director and Program Coordinator for Citizen Security, Igarapé Institute; David Sanderson, Director of the Centre for Development and Emergency Practice (CENDEP), Oxford Brookes University; Jim Shyne, Co-Team Leader, Nigeria Conflict Assessment, Democracy International and USAID

ATHA’s Anaide Nahikian recently sat down with Dr. Ronak Patel, founder and director of the Urbanization and Crises Program at the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative. Their discussion centers on Dr. Patel’s research into the challenges for humanitarian intervention presented by rapid urbanization, and the protection of vulnerable populations in urban settings.

Originally broadcast on 24 July, 2014, this webcast facilitates a re-examination of the current humanitarian response structure and discusses what opportunities exist to redefine the relationship between international and national organizations.Expert commentators: François Audet, Directeur, Observatoire canadien sur les crises et l'action humanitaire; Christina Schmalenbach, Humanitarian Capacity Development Coordinator Humanitarian Department Oxfam, Great Britain; Jeffrey Klenk, Organizational and Leadership Development Consultant Humanitarian Agencies; Mike Penrose, Directeur Général/Chief Executive Officer, Action Contre La Faim. For more podcasts, as well as videos, resources, and e-learning activities, visit the atha.se

Originally broadcast on 19 June, 2014, this webcast explores the role of faith-based humanitarian organizations and the operational challenges faced by both faith-based and secular humanitarian organizations in their work. Expert commentators: Alastair Ager, Director, Doctorate of Public Health in Leadership in Global Health and Humanitarian Systems, Columbia University; Atef Dalgamouni, Chief of Mission in Jordan, Qatar Red Crescent; Jason Knapp, Humanitarian and Protection Advisor, Church World Service. For more podcasts, as well as videos, resources, and e-learning activities, visit the atha.se

In this episode, ATHA's own Anaide Nahikian interviews Francois Audet, a Professor at the School of Management, ESG-UQAM and Director of the Canadian Research Institute of Humanitarian and Aid. The topic: Mr. Audet's research into "humanitarian bureaucracies," and the ramifications for humanitarian organizations around the world. For more podcasts, as well as videos, resources, and e-learning activities, visit the http://atha.se

Originally broadcast on May 15, 2014, this webcast explores some of the most pressing questions related to the humanitarian crisis in Syria and the ever-growing population of Syrian refugees. Expert commentators include: Mr. Tarak Bach Baouab, Humanitarian Affairs Adviser, MSF; Dr. Sarah Tobin, Carnegie Visiting Scholar and Assistant Director, Boston Consortium for Arab Region Studies; Ms. Alexandra Chen, child trauma specialist working with humanitarian organizations in Jordan; Ms. Michelle Sanson, UN World Food Programme Regional Protection Team. For more podcasts, as well as videos, resources, and e-learning activities, visit the http://atha.se

In this episode, we’re taking you to Swissnex Boston for a special panel discussion on challenges to health delivery in armed conflict. The discussion features a fantastic panel of experts, including: Peter Maurer, President of the ICRC; Professor Michael VanRooyen, Director of HHI; and Susannah Sirkin, Deputy Director of Physicians for Human Rights. The discussion is moderated by Professor Jennifer Leaning, Director of the FXB Center for Health and Human Rights at HSPH. For more podcasts, as well as videos, resources, and e-learning activities, visit the http://atha.se

This webcast, produced in partnership with the International Review of the Red Cross and originally broadcast on April 24, 2014, explores contemporary technological developments and the resulting challenges that emerge for humanitarian protection. Commentators include : Mr. Claude Bruderlein, Ms. Bonnie Docherty, Professor Brian Rappert, Professor Noel Sharkey, Professor Michael Lewis, and Dr. Peter Singer. For more podcasts, as well as videos, resources, and e-learning activities, visit the http://atha.se

In this episode, our own Rob Grace interviews Dr. Peter Singer, Director of the Center for 21st Century Security and Intelligence and a Senior Fellow in the Foreign Policy Program at the Brookings Institution. The topic: New Warfare Technologies and New Protection Challenges. Dr. Singer describes some of the new technologies that might be transforming the battlefields of tomorrow, and explores the potential impact these technologies might have on humanitarian action. This episode was produced by Anaide Nahikian and Andrew Locke. For more podcasts, as well as videos, resources, and e-learning activities, visit the atha.se

Originally broadcast on October 17, 2013, this seminar is centered around the release of the World Disaster Report 2013. Our expert panels discusses the profound impact of technological innovations on humanitarian action, and what risks and opportunities may emerge as a result. Event Panel: Patrick Vinck, Harvard University; Gary Fowlie, ITU; Laura Howe, American Red Cross; Rebecca Curzon, IBM; and Matthias Schmale, IFRC. Hosted by Harold W. Brooks, American Red Cross; and Vincenzo Bollettino, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative.

In this webcast, originally broadcast on June 13, 2013, our expert panel examines the growing tension between adherence to international humanitarian law and the practical realities of delivering assistance to vulnerable populations in complex and volatile humanitarian contexts, such as in Syria. Expert panelists include: Dr. Hugo Slim, Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict; Dr. Mego Terzian, MSF-France; and Mr. Balthasar Staehelin, ICRC.

In this webcast, originally broadcast on April 25, 2013, our expert panel delves into several questions that must be dealt with as humanitarian actors move forward with interventions in violent cities. Panelists include: Dr. Gustavo Fernandez, Medecins Sans Frontiers; Dr. Ronak Patel, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative; and Vicente Raimundo, European Community Humanitarian Office.

In this webcast, originally broadcast on April 11, 2013, our expert panel looks at recent attacks on healthcare workers, as well as the legal, political, and professional dilemmas that this situation presents. Expert panelists include: Pierre Gentile, Head of Project “Health Care in Danger,” International Committee of the Red Cross; Heidi J. Larson, Senior Lecturer, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; and Sanoj Rajon, Associate Director, HPCR.

In this webcast, originally broadcast on March 27, 2013, our expert panel asks the tough questions, including: Do humanitarian organizations have a role to play in influencing how a crisis plays out? What options do humanitarian actors have when they are being instrumentalised for policies of abuse? Expert panelists include: Sir John Holmes, Director, The Ditchley Foundation; Louise Aubin, Deputy Director, UNHCR Division of International Protection; and Roger Nash, Independent Consultant.

A panel of experts, including ICRC President Mr. Peter Maurer, give their perspective on key questions relating to the future of humanitarian action. This event was broadcast live from ICRC headquarters in Geneva. Additional panelists include Erika Feller, Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, UNHCR; Fabrice Weissman, Coordinator and Research Director at Fondation MSF; and Jehangir Malik, Director of Islamic Relief UK.