This course has been created by The Open University in partnership with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The course draws on the experience and expertise of practitioners and academics from within the humanitarian sector.

Meet the authors:

Aneeta Williams is an international human rights lawyer and safeguarding expert in the international aid sector. Aneeta specialises in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, gender and sexual violence, and human rights and international humanitarian law.

Giles Mohan is a Professor of International Development at The Open University and has developed many courses aimed at professionals working in international development and humanitarianism.

Andy Rixon is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care at The Open University, specialising in children, young people and families. Andy has a background as a social worker and in social work education.

Emil Dauncey is a Lecturer in International Development at The Open University. As a gender analyst, Emil specialises in global health, sexual and reproductive health, and rights.