Learning Objectives

• Describe complex humanitarian emergencies, and give examples of current global crises leading to forced displacement
• Describe the principles of international humanitarian law
• Describe the work of the UNHCR in emergency situations
• Discuss the humanitarian priorities when managing a refugee or displaced person’s camp
• Discuss the clinical features, treatment, transmission and prevention of measles and cholera

Displacement

• what are 2 immediate causes of displacement?
• what does vulnerability mean in the context of refugees?
• what are the long-term needs of refugees?

Complex Humanitarian Emergencies

• what is a complex emergency?
• what are some characteristics of complex emergencies?

Humanitarian Aid

• what are the 3 roles of the UNHCR?
• what does International Humanitarian Law cover?
• what are the 10 humanitarian priorities in managing displacement?
• what are some health risks of refugee camps?
• what are the 3 steps of outbreak response?