Ukraine's Humanitarian Crisis
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has caused undue suffering and devastation for Ukrainians and those with family and friends in the region. The Harvard Humanitarian Initiative condemns Russia's aggression and expresses unwavering solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
In response, we have scaled up our support of organizations in Ukraine, particularly in real-time training, educational programming, and operational support.
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Wartime Toxicology: The Spectre of Chemical and Radiological Warfare in Ukraine
There is increasing concern among the international community that Russia may consider the use of chemical or radiological weapons against military personnel and civilians in Ukraine. Authors review past usage by Russia and its allies to identify plausible risks and provide rapid assessment and treatment guidelines to recognize and manage these acute exposures.
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The Women, Peace and Security Index: A New Perspective on Forced Displacement |
The results of a new Women, Peace & Security Index underline the deficits in inclusion, justice, and security experienced by displaced women compared to their host country counterparts. |
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The Humanitarian Sector Needs Clear Job Profiles for Climate Science Translators Now More than Ever |
Demand for climate science translators (CSTs) is increasing, but quantifiable impact benchmarks are lacking. Researchers identify core skills that will enable CSTs to exist and thrive at the intersection of science and humanitarianism.
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Humanitarian Response Simulation |
On April 29 - 30, 2022, the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative held its annual flagship humanitarian response simulation. Although we were unable to hold it at Harold Parker State Forest due to the pandemic, the event was held at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School. Working in teams representing different NGOs, 60 graduate students from Harvard, Tufts, and MIT engaged with a variety of local & non-state volunteer actors to create an aid delivery plan in response to a complex humanitarian crisis scenario. We are grateful for all the volunteers who made this simulation possible! We are excited to be back in the woods next year!
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Congratulations to the
Harvard Class of 2022!
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On May 26, 2022, Harvard University held its first in-person Commencement since 2019. This year, 17 graduate students graduated with the humanitarian studies concentration offered by HHI. We will be cheering you on as you change the world! |
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The Harvard Humanitarian Initiative hosts several webinars throughout the year. Missed an event? Recordings of webinar series such as Careers in Humanitarianism and HHI ENP Thematic Briefing Series can be accessed on our YouTube channel. We also produce several video series on topics such as duty of care, humanitarian leadership, and the role of communication in humanitarian action. |
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HHI's Inaugural Impact Report |
The Harvard Humanitarian Initiative's first Impact Report looks back to 2021 and highlights the impact our research and education has had on the global humanitarian community. |
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Salomé Garnier
Intern, Infectious Disease and Epidemics Program (IDEP)
Salomé is a data science intern for the Infectious Disease and Epidemics Program (IDEP). She is involved in various IDEP research projects in the Dominican Republic and works primarily on data collection and data management. She has been with HHI since Fall 2020. Last year, she had an article published in the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard newsletter (page 10) on her experience working at HHI and doing fieldwork in the Dominican Republic.
Salomé recently graduated from Harvard College studying government with a secondary in global health & health policy. Her interests include access to healthcare, social determinants of health, public policy, and Latin America.
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Ohiyesa Premedical Program, Front-Line Indigenous Partnership (FLIP) |
The Ohiyesa Premedical Program (OPP) is a year-long longitudinal program designed to engage, support, and promote motivated Native American Tribal and/or community college students interested in pursuing a healthcare career.
The program includes a 3-week experiential summer program in Boston at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Students will have the opportunity to gain clinical exposure by shadowing physicians in a variety of clinical settings, practice simulation-based procedural skills as well as participate in interactive small group panels and workshops.
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Tom O'Mealia, PhD, MA
Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Transitional Justice
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Hama Othman, MBA, MA
Program Manager, Humanitarian Academy, Harvard Education
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Karima Rehmani, MA
Program Manager, Humanitarian Academy, Partner Programs
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Hannah Stoddard, MPA
Program Manager, Program on Resilient Communities
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Luciana Vosniak, MLA
Program Coordinator, GELI/ENP
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William Wang, MBA
Program Manager, Humanitarian Academy, Online Learning
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