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Patrick Durrant, MSF PC, Sulaymaniyah
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Nigeria: Fighting the worst meningitis C epidemic in nine years
نيجيريا

مكافحة أسوأ تفشٍ لالتهاب السحايا منذ عام 2008

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Post Operative Care in South Mosul, Iraq
العراق

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Ebola Treatment Centre (ETC) in Bikoro
DRC Ebola outbreaks

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Sexual and Reproductive Health in the Community
Bangladesh

“This feels more like an emergency room than a normal delivery room”

Project Update 23 May 2018
 
Tal Abyad Hospital
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Press Release 23 May 2018
 
Rohingya camp expansion
Rohingya refugee crisis

Crisis update – May 2018

Crisis Update 23 May 2018
 
Snakebites in Paoua
Snakebite

Governments slated to vote on first-ever resolution at World Health Assembly

Statement 23 May 2018
 
Yambio Test and Treat " HIV Programme

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Yellow Fever Vaccination Campaign in Kinshasa

콩고민주공화국

23 May 2018
 
CAR - Slideshow: Multi-antigenes Vaccination campaign - 09

중앙아프리카공화국

23 May 2018
 
Situation in Borno state, November 2016

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Lake Tchad Crisis: Responding to the humanitarian consequences of violence  (Extreme North Cameroon)

카메룬

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미얀마

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이라크

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Topics Portal

Médecins Sans Frontières brings medical humanitarian assistance to victims of conflict, natural disasters, epidemics or healthcare exclusion.

We treat patients suffering from a wide array of illnesses and health needs. Here you will find some of the main needs we see and what we do about them.

Discover the main crises we work in, the consequences faced by affected people and challenges in delivering care.

 
MSF responds to massive displacement in Twic County
South Sudan

Humanitarian aid urgently needed for thousands of displaced people from Agok

Project Update 9 Mar 2022
 
Measles - Isolation Ward Boost Hospital | Patient
أفغانستان

الحصبة تشكل خطرًا قاتلًا على الأطفال المصابين بسوء التغذية

تحديث حول مشروع 15 Mar 2022
 
Measles - Isolation Ward Boost Hospital | Patient
Afghanistan

Measles poses deadly risk for malnourished children in Afghanistan

Project Update 9 Mar 2022
 
Lviv Train Station, Ukraine
الحرب في أوكرانيا

السباق الإنساني العاجل مع الزمن لإيصال الإمدادات الطبية إلى المستشفيات

أصوات من الميدان 11 Mar 2022
 
Lviv Train Station, Ukraine
War in Ukraine

“There’s an urgent humanitarian race against time in Ukraine”

Voices from the Field 11 Mar 2022
 
Rotation 8 Rescue 2
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أشخاص ناجون إثر "أصعب عملية إنقاذ" يحتاجون مكانًا آمنًا على الفور

تحديث حول مشروع 14 Mar 2022
 
Rotation 8 Rescue 2
Mediterranean migration

Survivors of “most difficult rescue” need immediate place of safety

Project Update 11 Mar 2022
 
Ukrainian refugees in Palanca
الحرب في أوكرانيا

آلاف الأشخاص يفرون من القصف في جنوب أوكرانيا ويتوجّهون غربًا

تحديث حول مشروع 15 Mar 2022
 
Ukrainian refugees in Palanca
War in Ukraine

Thousands of people flee bombings in south Ukraine and head west

Project Update 12 Mar 2022
 
Every day thousands of Ukrainians arrive in Slovakia - traumatised and exhausted
War in Ukraine

Every day thousands of Ukrainians arrive in Slovakia – traumatised and exhausted

Interview 14 Mar 2022
 
Irpin
الحرب في أوكرانيا

نزح مرتين وهو على الطريق مرة أخرى جراء الحرب في أوكرانيا

أصوات من الميدان 17 Mar 2022
 
Irpin
War in Ukraine

War in Ukraine has displaced me twice and I’m on the road again

Voices from the Field 16 Mar 2022

Speaking Out Case Study Learning modules

The MSF Speaking Out Case Study (SOCS) Learning Modules provide a suite of interactive training tools and multimedia learning opportunities that further understandings of speaking out dilemmas, constraints, and controversies detailed in the speaking out case studies. Courses are designed for progressive learning. Begin with the Initial module and proceed to the other two-part courses, which are based on a thematics part and a case study part.

To learn from the case study dilemmas, the teaching methodology employs conceptual and empirical elements including an introduction to speaking out and the speaking out case studies, humanitarian thematics, case studies and timelines, post-action analysis, and reflections. 

Examples from MSF’s Speaking Out Case Studies (SOCS) are used to explore real-life scenarios of the past. Using the case study method, the learner is faced with a problem in a defined context and must explore a real situation using a variety of sources and information.

The SOCS courses offer fresh and innovative tools that use MSF’s key historical moments as windows for solving tomorrow’s challenges.  

The aim is to ground and impart critical thinking and analysis skills regarding MSF’s speaking out experience to a new generation of humanitarian actors.

Why take the SOCS learning modules?

Humanitarians taking these courses will deepen awareness of the importance and challenges of speaking out, increasing their knowledge, skills, confidence, and operational effectiveness when faced with dilemmas embedded in humanitarian crises.

Who are the SOCS learning module for?

They are for all humanitarians starting their humanitarian career or well-advanced decision-makers who are interested in developing or furthering their critical thinking skills and knowledge of speaking out dilemmas in humanitarian action.

Recommended Learning Path:

For optimal results, the recommended learning path is to first complete the initial module, no matter your level of seniority or responsibility:

  • Initial Module 

Subsequently, proceed to the speaking out case study-based module of your choice. You may, however, access any course.

All SOCS Courses

 
Philippines Emergency -  Nov 2013
MSF Speaking Out

The Initial Module: Introduction to MSF, SOCS, and Speaking Out

15 Jun 2022
 
MSF Speaking Out

Does speaking out defend, expand, or limit humanitarian access and humanitarian space?

19 May 2025
 
Bosnia-Herzegovina, 1995 1996
MSF Speaking Out

Humanitarian principles: How does speaking out articulate with humanitarian principles?

17 Mar 2022
 
MSF Speaking Out

Manipulation of aid: Speaking out and the (ir)relevance of humanitarian principles

15 Jun 2022
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Les modules d’apprentissage sur les prises de parole publiques de MSF

Les modules d’apprentissage sur les prises de parole publiques de MSF sont des outils de formation et d’apprentissage interactifs qui permettent d’approfondir la compréhension des dilemmes, des contraintes et des controverses liés aux prises de parole publiques abordés dans les études de cas sur les prises de parole publique de MSF. Les modules sont conçus pour des niveaux d’initiation et avancés. Il est recommandé de suivre les modules dans un ordre progressif, quel que soit votre expérience ou niveau de responsabilité.  

La méthodologie s’efforce de tirer des enseignements des dilemmes rencontrés pas MSF grâce à un contenu conceptuel et empirique composée d’une introduction à la prise de parole publique et à la collection des études de cas sur les prises de parole publiques de MSF, aux thématiques humanitaires, d'études de cas et de chronologies ainsi que d’une analyse rétrospective et de sessions de réflexion.

Les exemples extraits des études de cas sur les prises de parole publiques de MSF (Speaking Out Case Studies - SOCS) permettent de travailler sur l’analyse de situations qui se sont réellement produites dans le passé. Ces formations basées sur les études de cas placent l’apprenant face à une problématique spécifique dans un contexte singulier, et l’amènent à analyser les dilemmes qui en découlent en utilisant une variété de sources et d’informations. 

Les outils d’apprentissage novateurs et récents s’appuient sur les moments-clés de l’histoire de MSF pour permettre de mieux appréhender les défis à venir. 

Les modules d’apprentissage ont pour objectif de renforcer et de transmettre à une nouvelle génération d'acteurs humanitaires, des compétences de réflexion et d’analyse critiques basées sur l’expérience de prise de parole publique de MSF.

Pourquoi utiliser les modules d’apprentissages sur les prises de parole publiques de MSF ?
Les humanitaires qui suivent les cours comprendront plus en profondeur les défis posés par la prise de parole publique. Ils amélioreront leurs compétences analytiques et leur efficacité opérationnelle pour aborder les dilemmes inhérents aux crises humanitaires. 

À qui s’adressent-ils ?
Ces cours s’adressent aux personnels humanitaires qu'ils entament leur carrière dans ce secteur ou qu'ils soient des acteurs aguerris des opérations humanitaires.

Parcours d’apprentissage conseillé :
Quels que soient votre expérience et votre niveau de responsabilité, nous vous conseillons de suivre les modules dans l’ordre ci-dessous afin de bénéficier pleinement de cette formation :

  • Module initial
  • Cours niveau 1
  • Cours niveau 2 (Uniquement disponible en anglais pour le module « Articulation entre prise de parole publique et principe de l’action humanitaire »)

Cependant, vous pouvez accéder à tout moment à n’importe quel cours.

Tous les cours SOCS

 
Philippines Emergency -  Nov 2013
Prises de parole publiques de MSF

Module Initial : Introduction à MSF, au SOCS et à la prise de parole publique

14 Mar 2024
 
Bosnia-Herzegovina, 1995 1996
Prises de parole publiques de MSF

Cours de niveau 1 : L’articulation entre prise de parole publique et les principes de l’action humanitaire

14 Mar 2024
 
Prises de parole publiques de MSF

Cours de niveau 2 : L’articulation entre prise de parole publique et les principes de l’action humanitaire (uniquement en anglais)

15 Feb 2023
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La méthodologie s’efforce de tirer des enseignements des dilemmes grâce à un contenu conceptuel et empirique qui inclue une introduction à la prise de parole publique et aux études de cas sur les prises de parole publiques de MSF, des thématiques humanitaires, des chronologies et des études de cas, une analyse rétrospective et des sessions de réflexions.
Les exemples extraits des études de cas sur les prises de parole publiques de MSF (Speaking Out Case Studies - SOCS) permettent de travailler sur l’analyse de situations passées réelles. Cette méthode de l’étude de cas place l’apprenant face à une problématique spécifique dans un contexte singulier, et l’amène à analyser cette situation réelle en utilisant une variété de sources et d’informations.

Les outils d’apprentissage novateurs et récents basés sur les études de cas sur les prises de parole publique de MSF utilisent les moments-clés de l’histoire de MSF comme autant d’opportunités pour appréhender les défis d’aujourd’hui et de demain.

Les modules d’apprentissage ont pour objectif de renforcer et de transmettre des compétences de réflexion et d’analyse critiques basées sur l’expérience de prise de parole publique de MSF, à une nouvelle génération d’acteurs humanitaires.

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Humanitarian principles: How does speaking out articulate with humanitarian principles?

This is an interactive self-study course, which includes a learning journey. The course includes two parts:

Part 1: Thematics based on speaking out, humanitarian principles, and MSF’s working humanitarian principles.

Thematics include introductions to concepts such as: 

  • Respect for humanity and the humanitarian imperative.    
  • The normative international humanitarian framework.
  • Medical ethics including 'do no harm' and solidarity.
  • Humanitarian principles such as impartiality, neutrality, and independence, as well as some of MSF’s humanitarian principles such as accountability, and proximity.

Part 2: Case study analysis of speaking out dilemmas and humanitarian principles, with a focus on Srebrenica.

Although any of the MSF Speaking Out Case Studies could be used to teach this thematic on speaking out and humanitarian principles, the SOCS team chose the case study on MSF and the War in the Former Yugoslavia 1991-2003, (published in 2015) because of the specifics of this case, which reveal the constraints and questions associated with striking a balance between ethics, medical ethics, humanitarian principles, and speaking out - key components of the central thematic. Ethnic cleansing, crimes against humanity, and an international community that abandons the population are critical features of this war.

The Learning Journey

What you need to know before starting the course.

Thematic Concepts Module: 

  • Learning journey and expected outcomes
  • Working humanitarian principles
  • Medical ethics
  • Normative international humanitarian framework
  • Limitations and challenges: Speaking out and humanitarian principles 

Case Study Module: 

  • Introduction to the case study
  • MSF and the war in the Former Yugoslavia 
  • MSF and Srebrenica including after-action analysis 
  • Epilogue
  • Wrap up and next steps

Quiz and credentialing  

 

Approximately 4 to 6 hours.
 

  • For optimal results, the recommended learning path is to first complete the foundational initial module, no matter your level of seniority or responsibility and then proceed to the 2-part course of your choice.
  • The topics are complex so plan to work over several sessions instead of all at once.
  • Work at your own pace.
  • Knowledge checks and evaluations are provided to assist in highlighting essential information. 
  • A learning journal is provided with reflection questions.
  • Suggested readings are provided at the end of each section if you want to explore particular topics further.
  • To receive the course badge and certificate, please complete all course modules listed above.
  • A quiz score of 70% or better is required.
  • Upon completion of the quiz, you will be able to access your credentials.

By the end of this course, you should gain the following competencies:

Knowledge competencies:

  1. Understand how speaking out supports (and sometimes creates tension and trade-offs with) the humanitarian concepts that comprise the foundation of MSF’s work.
  2. Understand speaking out in MSF and the normative international framework for humanitarian action, including international law.

Skills Competencies

  1. Apply critical reflective processes to speaking out dilemmas.
  2. Identify, compare, and analyse some of the dilemmas highlighted in the SOCS.
  3. Apply critical thinking & leadership skills to real-life contemporary dilemmas.

How to enrol


All students - internal and external - must register on TEMBO, the MSF learning platform, in order to access courses. Click on the button below to access the platform.

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Venezuelan Migrants in Peru
الهجرة من أمريكا الوسطى

المهاجرون الفنزويليون في بيرو يكافحون من أجل البقاء على قيد الحياة

تحديث حول مشروع 22 Mar 2022
 
Venezuelan Migrants in Peru
Central American migration

Peru: Venezuelan migrants struggle to survive

Project Update 18 Mar 2022
 
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MSF Clinic: inpatient department and surgical capacity, Gogrial, Warrap State. South Sudan
Ethiopia

MSF seeks answers from government after new media report on killing of staff

Statement 17 Mar 2022
 
MSF surgeon in Okhmatdyt hospital, Kyiv
War in Ukraine

Staff in major Kyiv hospital receive training for potential increase in casualties

Project Update 18 Mar 2022
 
Lita's general hospital
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بيان صحفي 23 Mar 2022
 
Lita's general hospital
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Violence and sense of impunity force stop to lifesaving care

Press Release 21 Mar 2022
 
 Surayo with her son Zainidin
طاجيكستان

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تحديث حول مشروع 24 Mar 2022
Cholera intervention in South Kivu
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Independent medical humanitarian assistance

We provide medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. Our teams are made up of tens of thousands of health professionals, logistic and administrative staff - most of them hired locally. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of independence and impartiality. We are a non-profit, self-governed, member-based organisation.

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Boost Hospital, Lashkar Gah, Helmand, Afghanistan

Afeganistao

22 May 2018
 
Boost Hospital, Lashkar Gah, Helmand, Afghanistan

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22 May 2018
 
MSF Al-Nasr supported hospital - Al-Dhale,Yemen

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22 May 2018
 
HIV testing in Katwe

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22 May 2018
 
Activities in the hospital of Timbuktu.

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22 May 2018
 
East Aleppo

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22 May 2018
 

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Bardnesville, Junction hospital (BJH)

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22 May 2018
MSF Logistique - Bordeaux
How we work

How we deliver medical humanitarian assistance

Everywhere we work, the circumstances are unique. Nonetheless, our programmes generally follow a common set of practices designed to make sure our resources and expertise are used to maximum effect.

 

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