Event Archive
- Humanitarian Book Talk Series
Wednesday, 11/20/2024, All day
On Wednesday, November 20th, 2024, the Humanitarian Action Initiative and the Institute for Middle East Studies hosted Professor Cathering Herrold.
Thursday, 9/19/2024, All day
The Humanitarian Action Initiative hosted Dr. Hugo Slim to discuss his forthcoming book Humanitarianism 2.0: New Ethics for the Climate Emergency.
Who defines humanitarianism? Challenging the International Imaginary of Aid.
Tuesday, 5/3/2022, All day
This panel explores the global emergency imaginary, how we think about, narrate, and frame what constitutes a humanitarian emergency.
Monday, 4/25/2022, All day
The Vortex: A True Story of History’s Deadliest Storm, an Unspeakable War and Liberation.
Wednesday, 1/26/2022, All day
On Civilian Harm (PAX), draws attention to the broader negative impact that violent conflict and international interventions have on civilians.
Promoting Justice across Borders: The Ethics of Reform Intervention
Thursday, 9/23/2021, All day
Lucia Rafanelli and Alyssa Ayres discuss Rafanelli’s new book,Promoting Justice Across Borders: The Ethics of Reform Intervention.
The Frontlines of Peace by Séverine Autesserre
Wednesday, 9/22/2021, All day
An in-person presentation and discussion with Dr. Séverine Autesserre on her new book, The Frontlines of Peace.
Dean’s Book Talk: Humanitarianism and Human Rights: A World of Differences?
Tuesday, 4/20/2021, All day
Humanitarianism and Human Rights: A World of Differences? explores the fluctuating relationship between human rights and humanitarianism.
- Humanitarian Crisis in the News
Tigray’s Medical Resilience: Frontline Stories of Conflict, Care, and Aid Crisis
Monday, 5/5/2025, All day
The Humanitarian Action Initiative and the Gender Equality Initiative in International Affairs hosted a powerful panel featuring medical and aid professionals.
International Humanitarian Law and the Conflict in Israel and Palestine
Friday, 10/27/2023, All day
IHL, also known as the “laws of war,” consists of a series of legal instruments that govern the conduct of belligerents in situations of armed conflict.
Panel Discussion on the Crisis in Sudan
Friday, 9/22/2023, All day
A panel discussion on the current crisis in Sudan cosponsored by the Institute for Middle East Studies and the Arab Center Washington DC.
Humanitarian Protection and Counter-trafficking in Crisis Situations: Focus on Ukraine
Wednesday, 5/3/2023, All day
Chissey Mueller and Iryna Mydlovets from IOM Ukraine provided an update and overview of counter-trafficking and protection issues in Ukraine.
Teach-In on the Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
Wednesday, 2/15/2023, All day
At the each-In on the Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, panelists discussed the on-the-ground realities of individuals living in the disaster areas.
Iran Protests, What’s Different this time?
Tuesday, 11/1/2022, All day
As large scale protests and demonstrations continue in Iran, a key question is: What about these events is different?
Tuesday, 12/7/2021, All day
Since the February 2021 coup, Myanmar has been plunged into a political and humanitarian crisis. What has this meant for the people of Myanmar?
Humanitarian and Political Crisis in Haiti: A roadmap for the future
Friday, 9/17/2021, All day
In mid-August, Haiti was struck by both a 7.2 magnitude earthquake, which devastated the southwestern part of the country, and Tropical Storm Grace.
Converging Crises in the Sahel: Situation Update and Path Forward
Wednesday, 2/3/2021, All day
A situation update on the Sahel region from Mohamed Ibn Chambas, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the UN Office for West Africa...
Ethiopia’s Tigray Crisis: Humanitarian and Political Dimensions of the Crisis
Friday, 12/4/2020, All day
As the Tigray crisis began to escalate, we co-hosted a panel discussion with Elizabeth Hume, Vice President, Alliance for Peacebuilding, Patrick Youssef...
- Politics and Practice of Humanitarian Assistance Series
Real Talk: How does misinformation shape public perception of humanitarian crises?
Tuesday, 11/28/2023, All day
On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, the Student Advisory Council hosted the panel, Real Talk: How does misinformation shape public perception of humanitarian crises?
Anthroencryption: Strategies for protecting vulnerable populations
Thursday, 2/23/2023, All day
Timothy Quinn of the Dark Data Project, discussed their new white paper, Anthroencryption: Strategies for protecting vulnerable populations.
Real Talk: Realities of Refugee Assistance and Resettlement
Thursday, 1/26/2023, All day
Panelists discussed the realities of providing resettlement assistance to refugees arriving in the United States.
Friday, 12/9/2022, All day
Michael Barnett, University Professor of International Affairs and Political Science, and Maryam Z. Deloffre, Associate Professor of International Affairs and..
Implementing US Foreign Assistance: UN, NGO, and Contractor Perspectives
Wednesday, 4/20/2022, All day
The US Government provides ~20% of all official development assistance funding, including 30% of all official humanitarian assistance funding, in the world.
Providing Humanitarian Assistance: Aid modalities and On-the-ground Realities
Wednesday, 3/23/2022, All day
The delivery of humanitarian assistance is a complex endeavor. It requires cooperation among donor governments, international organizations, NGOs.
The COVAX Initiative and Equitable Global Vaccine Distribution
Friday, 2/26/2021, All day
On Friday, February 26, we co-hosted a roundtable discussion The COVAX Initiative and Equitable Vaccine Distribution with panelists Loyce Pace, Biden-Harris...
- Humanitarian Career Insights
Beyond USAID: Exploring The Expansive World of Social Impact Careers
Tuesday, 4/22/2025, All day
On April 22nd, the International Development Studies Program and the Humanitarian Action Initiative hosted an inspiring conversation with Karen Hanrahan.
Wednesday, 11/13/2024, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
On November 13, 2024, HAI hosted a fireside conversation with Dr. Sarosh, who leads Pathfinder International from Karachi, Pakistan, and is breaking barriers...
Thursday, 10/3/2024, All day
On October 3rd, 2024, HAI, in partnership with the Elliott School’s International Development Studies program, hosted a talk with Alfred Nabeta.
Real Talk: Entering the Humanitarian Field as a Young Professional
Thursday, 4/13/2023, All day
The event featured a roundtable with recent GWU alumni who are working in the field of humanitarian assistance as well as a networking reception.