BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//IIHA - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://iihaglobal.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for IIHA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411 DTSTAMP:20260404T220434 CREATED:20260209T210305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T203551Z UID:1209-1770422400-1775865599@iihaglobal.org SUMMARY:Painting the Border: A Child’s Voice Exhibit DESCRIPTION:Previous Refuge Gallery Exhibits\n \nIntroduction and about Refuge Gallery\nThe Refuge Gallery serves as a venue for exhibitions of artistic work relating to humanitarian and social justice issues. Using art as a means to illuminate\, educate and provoke\, the Refuge Gallery seeks to bring the Fordham community closer to the injustices experienced by our fellow global citizens. \nOur vision is to create a stimulating environment encouraging of cultural and artistic inquiry through a social justice lens for our students\, neighbors\, artists\, and the humanitarian sector — not only at the Institute but at Fordham University as a whole. The Refuge Gallery is an extension of the work at the IIHA. To learn more about the Refuge Gallery\, group tours\, or general inquiry email Vincent Stracquadanio\, Lead Curator\, vstracquadan@fordham.edu. Self-guided tours are available at our Refuge Gallery address.  \n \n \n \n \nArtist Introductions \nChildren Seeking Asylum\nThe youngest asylum seekers at our southern border have something to say about immigration policies that have left them homeless in one of the most dangerous cities in the world.  When the children artists painted their migrant experiences in 2019 for this exhibit\, they were stranded in Ciudad Juárez\, a city notorious for its  high murder rate\, cartel violence\, disappeared women\, and kidnapping and extortion of migrants. \nIn 2018\, to curb the high numbers of people seeking asylum at the northern Mexican border the Trump administration initiated the Migrant Protection Protocols. This policy remained in place under the Biden administration until 2021 and essentially shut down the U.S. asylum process.  In its wake\, the Biden administration announced even tougher asylum policies that consequently increased the numbers of migrants stranded in Mexican border cities.  They can’t go home and they can’t move forward.  Among these travelers are thousands of youngsters\, often traveling alone. \nThe Trump administration\, 2025\, has revived these protocols as part of his border crackdown and children\, some  unaccompanied\, and some with their families\, are again stuck in limbo on the southern side of the US/Mexico border\, waiting.  \nThe young artists who created the exhibit Painting the Border; A Child’s Voice answered  one question with their brush strokes: What do you think about the border? ¿Qué opinas de la frontera?  The images reveal a longing for home\, journeying\,  hopefulness\,  and  border realities. \nThe paintings express experiences shared by hundreds of thousands of people affected by a worldwide human displacement crisis\, forced to migrate by war\, violence\, climate change\, abject poverty\, and hope for a better life.   \nThe exhibit is a collaborative effort initiated by Skidmore Senior Teaching Professor Diana Barnes.  It was organized in Juárez by Organization for world Peace representative and children’s author Lucero de Alba\, NGO volunteers from Seguimos Adelante\, and El Paso artist Cimi Alvarado. \nPainting the Border; A Child’s Voice\, will hang in the Refuge Gallery through April 2026.  An opening reception by the Refuge Gallery and Diana Barnes will be held on February 23\, 2026 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  \nOpening Reception\nGuests will leave having viewed and engaged with the children’s paintings and narratives\, and with added context from Professor Diana Barnes’s remarks on how the exhibit came together\, gaining a clearer understanding of how border policies have shaped the lived experiences of children (artists) stranded in Ciudad Juárez. Please register here on Constant Contact for the opening reception on February 23 at 6 p.m.  \nVisit Us\nThe Refuge Gallery is open to all for viewing Monday – Thursday 10 am-4pm or by appointment. Please ring the bell for the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs. \nInstitute of International Humanitarian Affairs2nd Floor\, Canisius Hall\, Fordham University2546 Belmont Ave\, The Bronx\, NY 10458 \nDirections to Canisius Hall can be found below: \nCanisius Hall is best accessed via Belmont Ave. Buses BX9\, BX12\, BX17\, BX22 stop on East Fordham Rd\, only steps away from our entrance. The Fordham Train Station is about five blocks away 417 E Fordham Rd\, Bronx\, NY 10458. Two hour parking is available on Belmont Ave\, however\, is limited.  \nTo view a map of Rose Hill campus click here. You will find Canisius Hall outside of the pedestrian entrance in between O’Hare and Faculty Memorial.  \nContact vstracquadan@fordham.edu for gallery appointments and inquiries \n \n \n\nSupport the Refuge Gallery\nEvery like and share spreads the word about our artists. Please consider learning more about their show: \nhttps://diario.mx/juarez/convierten-experiencia-migratoria-en-arte-20190821-1553514.html#google_vignette \n  \nhttps://www.rwu.edu/library/news/library-exhibition-painting-border-childs-voice \n  \nhttps://elin.uconn.edu/2022/05/09/painting-the-u-s-mexico-border-event/ \n  \nhttps://dev.sunyacc.edu/news-stories/suny-adirondack-offers-writers-project-series \nhttps://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Skidmore-professor-visits-children-at-border-14517245.php \n  \nhttps://www.wtnh.com/on-air/nyberg/nyberg-painting-the-border-portrays-migrant-childrens-experiences/ \nDonate to the Refuge Gallery below. \n \n Donate\n \nThe Refuge Gallery serves as a venue for exhibitions of artistic work relating to humanitarian and social justice issues. Using art as a means to illuminate\, educate and provoke\, the Refuge Gallery seeks to bring the Fordham community closer to the injustices experienced by our fellow global citizens. \nOur vision is to create a stimulating environment encouraging of cultural and artistic inquiry through a social justice lens for our students\, neighbors\, artists\, and the humanitarian sector — not only at the Institute but at Fordham University as a whole. The Refuge Gallery is an extension of the work at the IIHA. To learn more about the Refuge Gallery\, group tours\, or general inquiry email Vincent Stracquadanio\, Lead Curator\, vstracquadan@fordham.edu. Self-guided tours are available at our Refuge Gallery address. URL:https://iihaglobal.org/event/painting-the-border-a-childs-voice-exhibit/ LOCATION:Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs\, 2546 Belmont Ave\, Bronx\, NY\, 10458\, United States CATEGORIES:Refuge Gallery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iihaglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/unnamed-19.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IIHA":MAILTO:iihaoutreach@fordham.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T220434 CREATED:20251209T195945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T195945Z UID:1178-1770890400-1770894000@iihaglobal.org SUMMARY:IDHA 62 Information Session DESCRIPTION:The International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA)\, the flagship program of the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs\, equips mid-career professionals to drive the humanitarian sector of the future in a more effective\, sustainable\, and dignified direction. Students will also develop a holistic perspective on global humanitarian issues\, propelling them to the next level in their careers and helping them create positive social change both within and outside the field. \nUnique among other academic training of its kind\, the IDHA emphasizes cultural diversity\, cooperation\, and teamwork. Students join a cohort of diverse and highly qualified aid and development professionals from all over the world. \nAttend this information session to learn more about the IDHA 62 being hosted in Pretoria\, South Africa. \nREGISTER HERE\nDETAILS OF THIS EVENT: \nWhere: Online via Zoom\nWhen: 10:00 am – 11:00 am\, Thursday\, February 12th\, 2026\nWho may attend: Prospective IDHA 62 Students \nThis session is designed for individuals interested in learning more about the IDHA 62 program. If you have registered for the information session and plan on attending\, please check your email for a link to join soon. URL:https://iihaglobal.org/event/idha-62-information-session-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iihaglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_6003-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="IIHA":MAILTO:iihaoutreach@fordham.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T220434 CREATED:20260127T185826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T185826Z UID:1201-1770915600-1770921000@iihaglobal.org SUMMARY:Humanitarian Careers Pannel DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE FOR EVENT \n  \nEvent Details:  \nWhen: Thursday\, February 12th\, 2026\, at 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm \nWhere: 206 Lincoln Center Plaza\, New York City\, New York 10023\, United States \nWhy attend: Take the opportunity to connect with your favorite organizations in the Humanitarian Field \nWho may attend: Fordham Students & Alumni\, IIHA Students & Alumni URL:https://iihaglobal.org/event/humanitarian-careers-pannel/ LOCATION:206 Lincoln Center Plaza\, New York City\, New York 10023\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://iihaglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Humanitarian-Careers-Panel.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260218T171500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260218T181500 DTSTAMP:20260404T220434 CREATED:20260126T182557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T182557Z UID:1200-1771434900-1771438500@iihaglobal.org SUMMARY:Yoga At The IIHA DESCRIPTION:Please read! Aid Yoga is an all-levels yoga class designed to teach students about stretching and relaxation poses and how to use these skills on and off the mat. Yoga is a physical practice that goes beyond teaching students how to move according to their comfort zones. This kind of workout teaches students how to regain control of their breathing\, how to trust themselves\, how to create a safe space\, and how to cope with a stressful event. The purpose of hosting Aid Yoga© at the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (IIHA) is two fold: to provide a free\, community event that benefits the mind and body of the students while also giving them tools to take with them into the humanitarian field or in life. The class structure will build onto itself and have a theme so that the more classes a student joins\, the more they will advance\, learn\, and improve their practice. No class will be the same. Thank you for your interest\, and I look forward to seeing you in class! \nDate and time: Wednesday\, February 18th\, 2026\, 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm \nLocation: The IIHA Refuge Gallery is on the second floor of Canisius Hall. 2546 Belmont Ave\, Bronx\, NY 10458 \nMaximum capacity: Ten (10) people \nAttention! Please only register if you intend to come. We base our food order and measure space off of your registration. Thank you! \nPlease bring: Water bottle\, notepad and pen\, and appropriate work-out clothing. \nYoga mats are available for borrowing. \nInstructor: Lily Egan\, Communications Officer\, IIHA URL:https://iihaglobal.org/event/yoga-at-the-iiha/ LOCATION:Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs\, 2546 Belmont Ave\, Bronx\, NY\, 10458\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iihaglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Aid-Yoga-Flyer.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IIHA":MAILTO:iihaoutreach@fordham.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260312T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T220434 CREATED:20251209T200132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T150242Z UID:1179-1773309600-1773313200@iihaglobal.org SUMMARY:IDHA 62 Information Session DESCRIPTION:The International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA)\, the flagship program of the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs\, equips mid-career professionals to drive the humanitarian sector of the future in a more effective\, sustainable\, and dignified direction. Students will also develop a holistic perspective on global humanitarian issues\, propelling them to the next level in their careers and helping them create positive social change both within and outside the field. \nUnique among other academic training of its kind\, the IDHA emphasizes cultural diversity\, cooperation\, and teamwork. Students join a cohort of diverse and highly qualified aid and development professionals from all over the world. \nAttend this information session to learn more about the IDHA 62 being hosted in Pretoria\, South Africa. \nREGISTER HERE\nDETAILS OF THIS EVENT: \nWhere: Online via Zoom\nWhen: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\, Thursday\, March 12th\, 2026\nWho may attend: Prospective IDHA 62 Students \nThis session is designed for individuals interested in learning more about the IDHA 62 program. If you have registered for the information session and plan on attending\, please check your email for a link to join soon. URL:https://iihaglobal.org/event/idha-62-information-session-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iihaglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_6003-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="IIHA":MAILTO:iihaoutreach@fordham.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260325T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260325T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T220434 CREATED:20260318T141210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T141210Z UID:1244-1774440000-1774443600@iihaglobal.org SUMMARY:Promoting and Protecting Parenting During the Climate Crisis DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND HERE \n  URL:https://iihaglobal.org/event/promoting-and-protecting-parenting-during-the-climate-crisis/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iihaglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-18-at-10.10.31-AM.png ORGANIZER;CN="IIHA":MAILTO:iihaoutreach@fordham.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260325T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260325T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T220434 CREATED:20260318T142919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T142919Z UID:1247-1774454400-1774459800@iihaglobal.org SUMMARY:Conversations with Humanitarians: Thomas Hollywood\, Good Shepherd Volunteers DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND HERE \n  URL:https://iihaglobal.org/event/conversations-with-humanitarians-thomas-hollywood-good-shepherd-volunteers/ LOCATION:2546 Belmont Ave\, Bronx\, NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iihaglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Stonehill-Portraits-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IIHA":MAILTO:iihaoutreach@fordham.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260325T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260325T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T220434 CREATED:20260318T142058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T142058Z UID:1246-1774461600-1774468800@iihaglobal.org SUMMARY:Panel Discussion-Painting the Border: A Child’s Voice DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND HERE \n  URL:https://iihaglobal.org/event/panel-discussion-painting-the-border-a-childs-voice/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iihaglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/postcard-image-Painting-the-border.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="IIHA":MAILTO:iihaoutreach@fordham.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T220434 CREATED:20260401T133628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T133628Z UID:1310-1776254400-1776258000@iihaglobal.org SUMMARY:Accompaniment in a World in Crisis: Hope\, Refuge\, and the JRS Response in the Middle East DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND  \n  URL:https://iihaglobal.org/event/accompaniment-in-a-world-in-crisis-hope-refuge-and-the-jrs-response-in-the-middle-east/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iihaglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Jbeil_JRS-Day-2023-11.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IIHA":MAILTO:iihaoutreach@fordham.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260416T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T220434 CREATED:20251209T200400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T150124Z UID:1180-1776340800-1776344400@iihaglobal.org SUMMARY:IDHA 62 Information Session DESCRIPTION:The International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA)\, the flagship program of the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs\, equips mid-career professionals to drive the humanitarian sector of the future in a more effective\, sustainable\, and dignified direction. Students will also develop a holistic perspective on global humanitarian issues\, propelling them to the next level in their careers and helping them create positive social change both within and outside the field. \nUnique among other academic training of its kind\, the IDHA emphasizes cultural diversity\, cooperation\, and teamwork. Students join a cohort of diverse and highly qualified aid and development professionals from all over the world. \nAttend this information session to learn more about the IDHA 62 being hosted in Pretoria\, South Africa. \nREGISTER HERE\nDETAILS OF THIS EVENT: \nWhere: Online via Zoom\nWhen: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\, Thursday\, April 16th\, 2026\nWho may attend: Prospective IDHA 62 Students \nThis session is designed for individuals interested in learning more about the IDHA 62 program. If you have registered for the information session and plan on attending\, please check your email for a link to join soon. URL:https://iihaglobal.org/event/idha-62-information-session-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iihaglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_6003-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="IIHA":MAILTO:iihaoutreach@fordham.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260429T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260429T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T220434 CREATED:20260225T160941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T145155Z UID:1229-1777478400-1777483800@iihaglobal.org SUMMARY:Conversations with Humanitarians: Toni - Anne Vinell Stewart\, UN-OCHA DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE FOR EVENT \n  URL:https://iihaglobal.org/event/conversations-with-humanitarians-toni-anne-vinell-stewart-un-ocha/ LOCATION:2546 Belmont Ave\, Bronx\, NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iihaglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_3052-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IIHA":MAILTO:iihaoutreach@fordham.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260507T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260507T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T220434 CREATED:20251209T200749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T184632Z UID:1182-1778155200-1778158800@iihaglobal.org SUMMARY:Welcome session for accepted IDHA 62 students DESCRIPTION:This session is for those who have been admitted into the IDHA 62 program. If you have been admitted to the program and plan to attend\, please check your email for a link to the session soon. \n\n\nDETAILS OF THIS EVENT:Where: Online via Zoom\nWhen: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\, Thursday\, May 7th\, 2025\nWho may attend: Admitted students of the IDHA 62 Program URL:https://iihaglobal.org/event/welcome-session-for-accepted-idha-62-students/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iihaglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/idha.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IIHA":MAILTO:iihaoutreach@fordham.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTSTAMP:20260404T220434 CREATED:20251014T164845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T152910Z UID:1131-1778976000-1781308799@iihaglobal.org SUMMARY:IDHA 62 Pretoria\, South Africa DESCRIPTION:Following our previous IDHA 61 program held in Amman\, Jordan\, our next session will take place in Pretoria\, South Africa. \nIDHA 62 will begin on May 17\, 2026\, and conclude on June 12\, 2026. \nIf you would like to learn more about the program\, feel free to visit our website’s page on the IDHA program or attend one of our upcoming information sessions\, once they are posted. URL:https://iihaglobal.org/event/idha-62-pretoria-south-africa/ LOCATION:University of Pretoria\, South Africa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iihaglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/50534771_10161526766400615_3562955287935582208_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IIHA":MAILTO:iihaoutreach@fordham.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR