A joint centre of the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) - we are a unique and innovative academic platform for humanitarian action. The Centre has been contributing for the past 20 years to the development of the reflection in humanitarian action, both through education and research. We offer post-graduate joint degrees IHEID - UNIGE (a Master, a Diploma, several Certificates of Advanced Studies and more than ten one-week intensive course) for humanitarian professionals. The highly interactive courses allow participants to analyse a range of issues of high importance to contemporary humanitarianism. They are led by senior academics and experienced humanitarian professionals.