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The field of peace and conflict studies has grown remarkably over the last seven decades since the first programme was offered in 1948 at Indiana’s Manchester College. The programme, which started shortly after World War II, has impressively expanded from its former narrow specializations to areas such as human rights, …

Humanitarianism and humanitarian action are topics of great interest not only for practitioners working in crises-affected zones but also for an increasing number of academics and researchers. Considering that academic research often transcends into policy and law-making, more and more universities are offering Ph.D. programs and specializations in humanitarian studies. …

While 2018 saw some spectacular advances in the international development field, more work can always be done. With innovation, sustainability, and creativity ever on the rise, 2019 is sure to be packed with excellent networking and educational opportunities via international conferences. Here are just a few that have already begun …

Nigeria is a very complex and interesting state. With 188 million people, over 250 ethnic groups and close to 400 different languages spread over 923 763 km2 , it is one of the world’s most diverse, exciting and complex nations.  Expectedly, with Nigeria’s rich diversity, comes the challenges of understanding …

Access to the lessons and resources is free of charge, and students need only pay if they wish to obtain an official certificate of completion at the end. Free courses are great for those who wish to amp up their knowledge of a particular subject in order to complement their …

Becoming a migration agent is the dream job for many believers in the free moving of people all around the world. Helping disadvantaged people to move somewhere else where they could fulfil their dreams and enjoy the respect of their human and other rights is exactly what they want to …

The conditions in South Sudan are at the forefront of humanitarian attention, as widespread disease, poverty, hunger, and displacement have been affecting the country since it gained its independence from Sudan in 2011. Continuing armed conflict and a lack of stability across all sectors only increases the need for aid …

Mediators and conflict resolution experts are increasingly finding relevance across all spectrum of society. The generally held notions by many that peace practitioners and/or scholars are more relevant in war torn societies have been progressively debunked by the growing number of mediation and conflict resolution experts and professional who have …

Entering the field of humanitarian work can present many exciting and fulfilling career opportunities. There are many professional directions and paths that graduates can take, many of which are dependent upon the specific field of study and specializations undertaken. Careers can be made in variety of venues, from work in …

The emergence and rapid growth of the internet has revolutionized the way we do things globally. Since the turn of the century, mankind has been able to break hitherto impossible barriers in healthcare, governance, recreation, and education through the internet. Communication is faster than ever imagined, and services can be …