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Canadian Humanitarian Conference 2016 Following on the successes of the 2014 and 2013 conferences, the third edition of the Canadian Humanitarian Conference promises to continue strengthening relationships and efforts to help us before, during and after humanitarian crises. Dates: October 6…

Healthcare for Undocumented Migrants – Geneva, Oct. 2015

A timely event of interest to many HumEthNet members. From Medical Anthropology Switzerland (MAS), a one-day colloquium with providers' and migrants'  perspectives on the provision of healthcare for [undocumented] migrants. Colloquium event: October 10, 2015          Registration…

Ethics and Ebola: How Do We Address Complex Ethical Issues in an Evolving Humanitarian Emergency?

Come out on Wednesday, 14 January 2015 for a timely lecture on Ethics and Ebola by Lisa Schwartz (McMaster University) and Ross Upshur (University of Toronto). Time: 4:30-6:00pm Location: MCDL 3020, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.

5th Annual Workshop on Military Medical Ethics of the International Committee of Military Medicine

For the fifth time, the ICMM Reference Centre for Education on IHL and Ethics together with the Medical Services Directorate of the Swiss Armed Forces and the Center for Ethics of Zurich University organise their annual joint Workshop on Military…

Points of Intersection Revisited: The Ethics of Humanitarian Healthcare Practices

3rd Annual Upshur Lecture on Public Health Ethics Title: Points of Intersection Revisited: The Ethics of Humanitarian Healthcare Practice Speaker: Lisa Schwartz (McMaster University) Date:  Wednesday, 12 November 2014 Time: 4:30-6:00pm Location: Room 108, Health Sciences Building, University of Toronto,…

Health Care Under Attack: A Call for Action

Attacks on healthcare workers and facilities are increasing, in both conflict and non-conflict settings. The targeting of healthcare workers and facilities has grave consequences for the delivery of care and the right to health in such settings. Join a live-streaming…