Lessons from the Field: Safe Programming and Safeguarding in Humanitarian Work

The Center for Migration and Refugee Studies (CMRS) at The American University in Cairo (AUC) warmly invites you to an engaging lecture on:

Lessons from the Field: Safe Programming and Safeguarding in Humanitarian Work

How can humanitarian and development programs truly respect and implement the principle of 'do no harm'? Join us for a seminar that explores how safeguarding and safe programming protect the dignity, rights, and well-being of communities, especially children, women, refugees and other vulnerable groups.

Drawing on real field experience from conflict and displacement contexts across the MENA region — including Gaza, Sudan, Egypt and beyond — this session will highlight practical tools such as risk assessments, safe referral pathways, ethical communication, data protection and informed consent, all aligned with international standards.

About the Speaker

Hager El Sayed Mohamed Ali is a safeguarding and PSEAH (protection from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment) specialist with over 12 years of experience in child protection, GBV, youth empowerment and safeguarding. Formerly with Save the Children International Egypt for 10 years, she now serves as an independent safeguarding adviser across the MENA region, with experience in Egypt, Tunisia, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Algeria, Yemen, Iraq, OPT, Sudan and Pakistan.

Professor Sara Sadek, adjunct faculty and senior manager of the Egyptian Migration Hub (EHUB) at CMRS, will lead this discussion.

A picture ID is required for entry. For questions or more information, contact us at cmrs@aucegypt.edu.