Standing Committee on Human Rights and Peace
The Standing Committee on Human Rights and Peace unite students who strive to create an equal and peaceful world and believe in international, intercultural as well as interpersonal solidarity. We believe in everybody's responsibility as well as the ability to contribute to creating this world, as human rights can only exist when it applies to all humans.
SCORP encourages empathy, advocacy, and action, enabling students to stand up for equality, protect vulnerable populations, and promote compassionate healthcare.
SCORP has a vision of a peaceful world where all individuals are entitled to full and equal access to their human rights, where no one is left behind, where priority is given to people in greatest need and where the entire society, including medical students and health workers, unite to support vulnerable groups.
The mission of SCORP is to empower and motivate medical students to actively promote and protect human rights and peace through advocacy, capacity building, and awareness raising, and by supporting the students in carrying out activities and projects that contribute to creating a fair and peaceful world.
In 1983, the Standing Committee on Refugees was formed, aiming to call attention to the problems faced by the displaced population and participate in relief efforts. The committee members soon realized that these efforts were merely palliative, whereas a sustainable solution would have to address the root of the problem – violence, conflicts and human rights violations.
In 1995, the committee changed the name to the Standing Committee on Refugees and Peace, and finally, in 2005 it became the SCORP that we know today, the Standing Committee on Human Rights and Peace.
Enhance students knowledge on human rights, peacebuilding, humanitarian response, international humanitarian law and violations of human rights
Provide medical students with tools and skills to act according to Human Rights and ethics both in clinical settings and in everyday life
Support and create activities, such as campaigns, capacity building, and advocacy, aiming to fulfill the vision of the standing committee
Facilitate the Federation's policy development on areas related to human rights and peace
Provide members with the opportunity to advocate for implementation of policies through inclusion in national and international laws and frameworks
Collaborate with relevant partners in the implementation of objectives related to human rights and peace
We primarily refer to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights from 1948 when we talk about human rights without further specification
Since 2013, SCORP Camps have trained about 300 Human Rights Trainers spread across 5 regions through summer training camps and international workshops.
Regional and international initiatives including statements on Mediterranean disasters and campaigns celebrating World Refugee Day (June 20th).
Comprehensive training programs on DRM and Humanitarian Actions, coordination in Post-2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, and ongoing disaster medicine research.
Collaboration with ICRC to train medical students on ethical dilemmas of medical workers in disaster settings through global and regional training sessions.
Visit the official IFMSA SCORP page for more detailed information about human rights and peace initiatives worldwide.
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