With this Postgraduate certificate you will master with solvency every key of the Humanitarian Action in the framework of the International Development Cooperation”

Coordination between humanitarian agencies and actors on the field is essential to preserve the well-being of vulnerable communities. In crisis situations, there are multiple actors involved, such as NGOs, UN agencies, religious or community-based organizations, each with their own agendas and approaches. Humanitarian responses must also take into account the long-term sustainability and resilience of the affected regions, which may require innovative approaches that address the underlying causes of the crisis.

Precisely, the Postgraduate certificate in Humanitarian Action and International Development Cooperation addresses this area through cutting-edge strategies, being a fantastic opportunity for the Humanities professional to update their knowledge. In this sense, you will delve into the context and nature of humanitarian aid actions to develop a global vision of the perspective and objectives of International Development Cooperation programs. Likewise, emphasis will be placed on Social Communication as a transforming element of the communities. 

Undoubtedly, a high-value specialization that will open the doors to excel in an area of great potential such as Humanitarian Action and International Development Cooperation. In this way, a referent teaching team in this subject will design the most advanced contents with all the keys that the students need. These resources will remain hosted in the Virtual Campus, a platform from where they can be downloaded and consulted at any time.

This is your opportunity to ensure the protection of victims during Humanitarian Action with the most up to date tools”

This Postgraduate certificate in Humanitarian Action and International Development Cooperation contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Humanitarian Action and International Development Cooperation 
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice 
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies 
• Theoretical lessons, questions for experts, discussion forums on controversial issues and individual reflection work 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

A complete qualification that will make the difference between Humanitarian Aid and Humanitarian Action”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby students must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

You will benefit from an advanced methodology promoted by TECH at international level so that you can work as a social communicator in International Cooperation for Development with all the guarantees: Relearning"

You will promote the Right to Information and Freedom of Speech in vulnerable communities"

The syllabus of this Postgraduate certificate has been designed based on a duration of 300 hours. However, it will not be necessary for students to adhere to specific study schedules, as they will be able to manage them at their own convenience so that they do not interfere with their professional activity. To this end, from the very first day, all the educational contents will be available 24 hours a day, complemented by videos, interactive diagrams, master classes or self-assessment exercises.

This syllabus adapts to your needs so that you can access the latest advances in Humanitarian Action and International Development Cooperation with just a device with an Internet connection"

Module 1. Humanitarian Action and International Development Cooperation

1.1. Humanitarian Action

1.1.1. Introduction
1.1.2. What Is Humanitarian Action?

1.1.2.1. Concepts/Definition

1.1.3. Definition of Humanitarian
1.1.4. What Is Humanitarian Aid for
1.1.5. Goals of Humanitarian Action
1.1.6. Beneficiaries of Humanitarian Action
1.1.7. The Concept of Aid
1.1.8. Emergency Aid

1.1.8.1. Lines of Action for Emergency Aid

1.1.9. Humanitarian Aid

1.1.9.1. Differences between Humanitarian Aid and Humanitarian Action

1.1.10. Conclusions
1.1.11. Bibliography

1.2. Humanitarian Action and International Development Cooperation

1.2.1. Introduction
1.2.2. History of Humanitarian Action

1.2.2.1. Modern Humanitarianism
1.2.2.2. Evolution

1.2.3. Ethical and Operational Principles of Humanitarian Action
1.2.4. Humanitarian Principles

1.2.4.1. Dilemmas that Contribute

1.2.5. Humanity

1.2.5.1. Definition and dilemmas

1.2.6. Impartiality

1.2.6.1. Definitions and Dilemmas

1.2.7. Neutrality

1.2.7.1. Definitions and Dilemmas

1.2.8. Independence

1.2.8.1. Definitions and Dilemmas

1.2.9. Universality

1.2.9.1. Definitions and Dilemmas

1.2.10. Conclusions
1.2.11. Bibliography

1.3. Contents and Specific Objectives of Humanitarian Action I

1.3.1. Introduction
1.3.2. Humanitarian Action and Development Cooperation

1.3.2.1. Classical Humanitarianism and New Humanitarianism
1.3.2.2. Linking Emergency and Development

1.3.3. LRRD Approach

1.3.3.1. Concept of Continuum and Contiguum

1.3.4. Humanitarian Action and LRRD
1.3.5. Preparedness, Mitigation and Prevention
1.3.6. Reducing Vulnerabilities and Strengthening Capacities
1.3.7. Bibliography

1.4. Contents and Specific Objectives of Humanitarian Action II

1.4.1. Victim Protection

1.4.1.1. The Right to Asylum and Refuge
1.4.1.2. Humanitarian Interference

1.4.2. International Supervision/monitoring of compliance
1.4.3. Testimony and reporting Human Rights violations.
1.4.4. Lobbying of NGOs

1.4.4.1. International Accompaniment and Presence

1.4.5. High-Level Political Action
1.4.6. Code of Conduct
1.4.7. ESFERA Project

1.4.7.1. The Humanitarian Charter

1.4.7.2. Minimum Standards
1.4.7.3. The Essential Humanitarian Standard
1.4.7.4. Assessment of Humanitarian Action
1.4.7.5. Why Assess Humanitarian Action?

1.4.8. Bibliography

1.5. Stakeholders in Humanitarian Action

1.5.1. Introduction
1.5.2. What Are the Stakeholders in Humanitarian Action?
1.5.3. The Affected Population
1.5.4. The Affected Governments
1.5.5. NGOs
1.5.6. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
1.5.7. Donor Governments
1.5.8. UN Humanitarian Agencies
1.5.9. The European Union
1.5.10. Other Stakeholders:

1.5.10.1. Private Sector Entities
1.5.10.2. Media
1.5.10.3. Military Forces

1.5.11. Bibliography

1.6. Main Challenges for Stakeholders and Humanitarian Action

1.6.1. Introduction
1.6.2. The World Humanitarian Summit

1.6.2.1. The Agenda for Humanity

1.6.3. The Main Reasons to Look to the Future
1.6.4. Increase the Weight and Capacity of Local Stakeholders

1.6.4.1. Charter for Change

1.6.5. Organizational Challenges for NGOs at the International Level
1.6.6. The Need for the United Nations to Consider Humanitarian Issues as a Global Issue
1.6.7. Bibliography

1.7. OCHA The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

1.7.1. Objectives
1.7.2. United Nations
1.7.3. The UN and Humanitarian Action
1.7.4. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs OCHA

1.7.4.1. The Origin of the OCHA
1.7.4.2. The Evolution of OCHA
1.7.4.3. The 2005 Humanitarian Reform
1.7.4.4. The Cluster Approach
1.7.4.5. OCHA's Coordination Tools
1.7.4.6. The Mission of OCHA
1.7.4.7. OCHA  Strategic Plan 2018-2021

1.7.5. Bibliography

1.8. The Office for Humanitarian Action OHA

1.8.1. Objectives
1.8.2. Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID)
1.8.3. Spanish Humanitarian Action
1.8.4. AECID and the Office for Humanitarian Action (OHA)
1.8.5. The Office for Humanitarian Action (OHA)

1.8.5.1. The Objectives and Functions of OHA
1.8.5.2. OHA Financing

1.8.6. Bibliography

1.9. Comparative of Humanitarian Action Strategies for Development

1.9.1. Objectives
1.9.2. Introduction
1.9.3. Spain's Participation in the World Humanitarian Summit

1.9.3.1 Summit Trends for AECID's Office of Humanitarian Action

1.9.4. The Fifth Master Plan for Spanish Cooperation 2018-2021
1.9.5. The START (Spanish Technical Aid Response Team) Project

1.9.5.1. Objectives and Purpose of the START Project
1.9.5.2. The START Project Team

1.9.6. Conclusions
1.9.7. Bibliography

Module 2. Social and Transformative Communication  

2.1. Fundamentals of Communication

2.1.1. Introduction
2.1.2. What Is Communication?

 2.1.2.1. Concept and Definition

2.1.3. Objectives, Audiences and Messages
2.1.4. Right to Information and Communication

 2.1.4.1. Freedom of Speech

2.1.5. Access and Participation
2.1.6. Brief Overview of the Media According to Typology

 2.1.6.1. Written Press
 2.1.6.2. Radio
 2.1.6.3.Televisión
 2.1.6.4. Internet and Social Networks

2.1.7.  Conclusions

2.2. Communication and Power in the Digital Age

2.2.1. What is Power?

 2.2.1.1. Power in the Global Era

2.2.2. Fake News, Control and Leaks
2.2.3. Publicly Owned Media 
2.2.4. Commercial Media

 2.2.4.1. Large Conglomerates in Europe
 2.2.4.2. Large Conglomerates in Latin America
 2.2.4.3. Other Conglomerates

2.2.5. Alternative Media

 2.2.5.1. Evolution of the Alternative Media in the Spanish State
 2.2.5.2. Current Trends
 2.2.5.3. The Problem of Financing
 2.2.5.4. Professional Journalism/Activist Journalism

2.2.6. Initiatives for the Democratization of Communication

 2.2.6.1. Examples in Europe
 2.2.6.2. Examples in Latin America

2.2.7. Conclusions

2.3. Communication and International Cooperation

2.3.1. Social Communication

 2.3.1.1. Concept
 2.3.1.2. Themes

2.3.2. Stakeholders: Associations and Research Centers

 2.3.2.1. Social Movements

2.3.3. Collaboration and Exchange Networks
2.3.4. Cooperation, Education for Social Transformation and Communication

 2.3.4.1.Types of Communication from NGDOs

2.3.5. Code of Conduct

 2.3.5.1. Social Marketing

2.3.6. Educommunication
2.3.7. Working with Alternative Media
2.3.8. Working with Publicly Owned Media and Commercial Media
2.3.9. Communication and Cooperation in Times of Crisis

 2.3.9.1. Technical and Labor Impacts
 2.3.9.2. Impacts on Social Movements

2.3.10. Tensions between Professional Journalism and Activist Journalism

2.4. Communication and Gender Equality

2.4.1. Introduction
2.4.2. Key Concepts
2.4.3. Women in the Media

 2.4.3.1. Representation and Visibility

2.4.4. Media Production and Decision Making
2.4.5. The Beijing Platform for Action (Chapter J)
2.4.6. Feminist Communication and Inclusive Language

 2.4.6.1. Basic Concepts

2.4.7. How to Identify and Avoid Stereotypes
2.4.8. Guidelines, Best Practices
2.4.9. Examples of Initiatives
2.4.10. Conclusions

2.5. Communication and Sustainable Development

2.5.1. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

 2.5.1.1. Proposal and Limits

2.5.2. The Anthropocene

 2.5.2.1. Climate Change and Human Development

2.5.3. Communication about "Natural Disasters" from NGDOs

 2.5.3.1. Regular Coverage in the Mass Media

2.5.4. Advocacy Possibilities from NGDOs
2.5.5. Environmental Defenders in Latin America

 2.5.5.1. The Data: Threats and Deaths

2.5.6. How Can NGDOs Communicate the Work of Human Rights Defenders?

2.6. Communication and Migrations

2.6.1. Introduction 
2.6.2. Key Concepts and Data
2.6.3. Hate Speech and Its Foundations

 2.6.3.1. Dehumanization and Victimization

2.6.4. Necropolitics
2.6.5. Regular Coverage in the Mass Media
2.6.6. Social Networks, WhatsApp and Hoaxes
2.6.7. Advocacy Possibilities from NGDOs

 2.6.7.1 How to Recognize Prejudice
 2.6.7.2. Overcoming Eurocentrism

2.6.8. Best Practices and Guidelines on Communication and Migration
2.6.9. Conclusions

2.7. Communication and Peace Building

2.7.1. Introduction
2.7.2. Peace Journalism vs. War Journalism

 2.7.2.1. Features

2.7.3. Brief Historical Review of Warmongering
2.7.4. Communication on Armed Conflicts and Peace Processes
2.7.5. Journalists in Armed Conflicts
2.7.6. Possibilities for NGDOs

 2.7.6.1. Shifting Our Focus to the Solution

2.7.7. Research and Guidelines

2.8. Educommunication for Walking

2.8.1. Introduction
2.8.2. Pedagogy and Popular Education
2.8.3. Media Literacy
2.8.4. Educommunication Projects

 2.8.4.1. Features
 2.8.4.2. Agents

2.8.5. Mainstreaming Communication for Social Change

 2.8.5.1. The Communication Component in Other Projects

2.8.6. The Importance of Internal Communication in NGDOs
2.8.7. Communication to Members and Collaborators
2.8.8. Conclusions

2.9. Digital Culture and Development NGOs

2.9.1. Introduction
2.9.2. Paradigm Shifts and New Spaces

 2.9.2.1. Characteristics and Main Agents and Networks

2.9.3. The Tyranny of the Click
2.9.4. The Imposition of Brevity
2.9.5. Citizen Participation in Digital Society

 2.9.5.1. Changes in Solidarity and Activism in the Digital Culture

2.9.6. Promote the Participation of NGDOs in Digital Spaces
2.9.7. Indicators of Communication 2.0 in NGDOs
2.9.8. Conclusions

2.10. In Practice

2.10.1. Introduction
2.10.2. Elaboration of Organizational Communication Plans

 2.10.2.1. Communication Plan Introduction

2.10.3. Project and Action Communication Plans
2.10.4. Basic Contents and Common Errors in Web Pages
2.10.5. Social Media Publishing Plans
2.10.6. Crisis Management and Unplanned Aspects in Social Networks
2.10.7. Subject, Verb and Predicate

 2.10.7.1. Recalling Notions

2.10.8. Conclusions

An ideal syllabus for you to establish communication plans with a Gender Equality approach in communities targeted by International Cooperation"