Contents presented in 6 modules:

1. Introduction to the course
2. Case study on Gorazde
3. Reflections on humanitarian principles & concepts
4. The (ir)relevance of humanitarian principles & international humanitarian law today 
5. Speaking out through the lens of calling for national inquiries by state actors: an examination
6. Quiz/feedback/credentialing

Approximately 6-10 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.
• The course offers multimedia and interactive approaches.
• Knowledge checks and evaluations should be completed to proceed. They 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 to explore topics further. 

• To receive the course badge and certificate, please complete all courses modules.
• A quiz score of 70% or better is required.
• Upon completion of the quiz, you will be able to access your credentials.

Knowledge Competencies:

1. Analyse how far humanitarian principles and ethics are compromised while formulating critical approaches to speaking out.
2. Examine the (ir)relevance of humanitarian principles and the normative international framework for today’s analysis and operations.
3. Examine the concept of speaking out to the imperative to speak out based on humanitarian principles.
    

Skills Competencies:

1. Ability to base speaking out on critical reflection, as discursive and constructive engagement with real-life contemporary humanitarian dilemmas.
2. Ensure speaking out is grounded in experience and based on evidence where the methodology is explicit and set in specific political and historical context.
3. Apply critical thinking skills to the working humanitarian principles of accountability and speaking out with regards to state power and disinformation.
    

List of contents: 

1. The learning journey
2. The MSF Charter
3. MSF's two complementary pillars of action
4. The complexity of defining speaking out for MSF
5. Why, What, and How MSF speaks out
6. Speaking out and critical thinking
7. A look into the unique world of SOCS
8. The learning methods
9. Quiz
    

Approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
 

• Work at your own pace.
• Questions from this module are included in subsequent course quizzes.

Upon completion of the course quiz with a score of at least 70%, you will be able to obtain your course credentials. 

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

Knowledge Competencies:

1. Understand the basics of MSF as an organisation including the charter, pivotal agreements, and the two pillars of action.
2. Define the Speaking Out Case Studies (SOCS) project and methodologies.
3. Explain the different approaches that MSF uses for speaking out and bearing witness.
4. Understand the respective purposes of speaking out.

Skills Competencies:

1. Describe the importance and challenges of documentation as it relates to speaking out.
2. Discern the potential sources and types of data used to inform MSF’s speaking out activities.
3. Identify the potential consequences of speaking out.
4. Consider and recognise diverse speaking out perspectives.