Talking Humanitarianism

Author: Norwegian Centre for Humanitarian Studies

This podcast features conversations with humanitarian researchers and practitioners sharing their reflections on various humanitarian issues from migration, conflict and disaster to health and governance. This podcast is hosted by the Norwegian Centre for Humanitarian Studies (NCHS). The NCHS was established as a joint initiative between the Chr. Michelsen Institute, the Peace Research Institute Oslo and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, with funding from the Research Council of Norway. The NCHS was operational from 2012-2023. It is currently inactive as funding has ended.
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28 - Education in emergencies: Rethinking, engaging and envisioning pathways
Monday, 11 December, 2023

How can we best provide education to children and young people displaced by conflict and natural disasters around the world? In what ways can education be tailored to meet unique needs? How can educational approaches be adapted to foster resilience? In this episode, Dr. Ritesh Shah (Senior Lecturer, University of Auckland) joins Işınsu Acar for a thought-provoking conversation on the emergence of the education in emergencies community. Employing an interdisciplinary and critical lens to analyse prevailing norms and key players orchestrating educational response, Dr. Shah discusses alternative epistemologies and ontologies that disrupt mainstream discourses and practices reproducing ‘Othering’. The episode also takes a look behind the scenes of curriculum design and reform in peace education, providing a nuanced understanding of the complexities involved in striking a delicate balance between immediate needs and sustainable, long-term solutions. The discussion concludes with an emphasis on the principles of independence, inclusivity and accountability as pathways to building a resilient and inclusive educational landscape. Find more resources on this topic on our website here.