MedSIN-Sudan KMSA SCORP Manual

SCORP Manual MedSIN-Sudan KMSA SCORP LOCAL TEAM 2019/2020.

MedSIN-Sudan KMSA

MedSIN-KMSA Publication

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“Allah does not change what is in a nation unless they change what is in themselves”.

(13:11 ‫)سورة الرعد‬

(surah Ar Ra’d 13: 11)

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Welcome to KMSA SCORP Manual!

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Dear reader, As KMSA SCORP Local Team 2019/20, we noticed that many KMSA and SCORP members were very enthusiastic to work and progress in SCORP but didn’t know where to begin or didn’t fully understand the purpose and vision of the standing committee. To solve this problem and ensure that KMSA SCORP members in future terms are oriented on the standing committee in general, this manual has been created.

It serves as a SCORP 101 and outlines the background, history and focus areas of the standing committee and the opportunities and positions within it. We hope it will broaden your horizons and prove useful in guiding you through your journey in IFMSA and SCORP. Happy reading!

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Table of Contents:-

Abbreviations ....................................................................................................................................... 1 Organisational Background .............................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................. 4 IFMSA ....................................................................................................................................... 5 IFMSA SCORP ......................................................................................................................... 5 MedSIN-Sudan SCORP.............................................................................................................. 7 KMSA SCORP ........................................................................................................................... 7 Areas of Work ....................................................................................................................................... 9 SCORP Programs and Global Priorities .................................................................................... 10 MedSIN-Sudan SCORP Focus Areas ......................................................................................... 12 Types of Activities ................................................................................................................................. 15 National and Local Activities .............................................................................................................. 18 International SCORP Opportunities ................................................................................................. ................................................................................................. 20 SCORP Camp............................................................................................................................... 21 GoSCORP .................................................................................................................................... 22 Sub-Regional Training (SRT) ..................................................................................................... 22 Training of New Human Rights Trainers (TNHRT) .................................................................. 23 Human Rights for Medical Practitioners (HRMP) .................................................................. 23 Healthcare in Danger (HCiD) .................................................................................................... 23 Training on Disaster Management Training (TDMT) ................................................................ 24 Disaster Risk Management Training (ITDM)............................................................................. 25 IFMSA General Assembly (GA) ................................................................................................. 26 Other IFMSA Meetings .............................................................................................................. 26 Small Working Groups ................................................................................................................ 27 International Campaigns ............................................................................................................. 27 Monthly Meeting Observer ......................................................................................................... 28 SCORP Newsletter ....................................................................................................................... 28 SCORP Policies ............................................................................................................................ 28 Online courses. ............................................................................................................................ 28 Webinars ....................................................................................................................................... 28 External opportunities.................................................................................................................. 29 IFMSA SCORP Structure and Positions ............................................................................................. 30 International Team ....................................................................................................................... 31 National team ................................................................................................................................ 37 Local Team ................................................................................................................................... 40 Members ....................................................................................................................................... 42 Get Involved.................................................................................................................................

Involved................................................................................................................................. 43 Selection Criteria .......................................................................................................................... 44 Epilogue ................................................................................................................................................... 46 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................. 48 SCORP Platforms ......................................................................................................................... 49 References ..................................................................................................................................... 50

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Abbreviations

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Abbreviations: AF : Application Form.

AM: August Meeting.

ARM: African Regional Meeting.

AWP: Annual Working Plan.

CBDA: Capacity Building Development Assistant.

CRIMEDIM: Research Center in Emergency and Disaster Medicine.

CV: Curriculum Vitae.

D: Director.

DA: Development Assistant.

DRM: Disaster Risk Management.

DRR: Disaster Risk Reduction.

EB: Executive Board.

EBM: Executive Board Meeting.

EMR: Eastern Mediterranean Region.

GA: General Assembly or General Assistant.

GBV: Gender Based Violence.

HCiD: Healthcare in Danger.

HRBA: Human Rights Based Approach.

HRMP: Human Rights for Medical Practitioners.

ICRC: International Committee of the Red Cross.

IDP: Internally Displaced Person.

IFMSA: International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations.

IPPNW: International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War. IT: International Team.

ITDM: International Training on Disaster Medicine.

ITDM: Training on Disaster Risk Management.

KMSA: Khartoum Medical Students’ Association.

LC: Local Committee.

LGBT: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender.

LMO: Local Member Organization. (the organisation of a university, e.g. KMSA).

LO: Liaison Officer.

LORP: Local Officer for Human Rights and Peace.

LRP: Liaison Officer on Human Rights and Peace.

LT: Local Team.

LT: Local Team.

LTP: Leadership Training Programme.

MedSIN-Sudan: Medical Students International Network-Sudan.

MGCY: UN Major Group of Children and Youth.

ML: Motivation Letter.

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MM: March Meeting.

MSI: Medical Student International.

NGO: Non-governmental Organization.

NMO: National Member Organization. (e.g. MedSIN-Sudan).

NORP: National Officer for Human Rights and Peace.

OC: Organising Committee.

PA: Publication Assistant.

PC: Project Coordinator.

PNTSD(D): Publication and New Technology Support Division (Director).

PoA: Plan of Action.

PRCA: Public Relations and Communication Assistant.

PSD: Project Support Division.

RA: Regional Assistant.

RD: Regional Director.

SC: Standing Committee.

SCOME: Standing Committee on Medical Education.

SCOPE: Standing Committee on Professional Exchange.

SCOPH: Standing Committee on Public Health.

SCORA: Standing Committee on Sexual and Reproductive Health including HIV and Aids.

SCORE: Standing Committee on Research Exchange.

SCORP : Standing Committee on Human Rights and Peace.

SRT: Sub-Regional Training.

SWG: Small Working Group.

TdmT: Training Disaster Medicine Trainers.

TNHRT: Training New Human Rights Trainers.

TOM: Team of Officials Meeting.

TOs: Team of Officials.

UDHR: United Nations Declaration of Human Rights.

UNCSW: UN Commision on the Status of Women.

UNESCO: United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.

UNHCR: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

UNICEF: United Nations Children’s Fund.

UNRWA: United Nations Relief and Work Agency for Palestine Refugees.

VPE or VP-E: Vice-President for External Affairs.

VPI or VP-I: Vice-President for Internal Affairs.

WHO: World Health Organisations.

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Organisational Background

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IFMSA - The International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations was one of the numerous international student organizations set up directly after the end of the Second World War, making it one of the world’s oldest and largest. The first meeting that saw the establishment of the Federation was held in Copenhagen, Denmark in May 1951.

- The IFMSA envisions a world in which all medical students unite for global health and are equipped with the resources, skills and knowledge to take on health leadership roles locally and globally, so that they can shape a healthy and sustainable future. It achieves this by bringing them together from all over the world, to work on improving their environment, bringing about sustainable change in healthcare and empowering one another.

- Training and capacity building plays a large role in the Federation’s work. Numerous projects, campaigns, conferences and workshops are organized across member countries in the fields of public health, sexual and reproductive health, medical education, and human rights and peace. The Federation also runs clinical and research exchanges annually for students to explore innovations in medicine and healthcare systems and delivery in other settings. The IFMSA also provides medical students with an optimal platform to actively engage in advocacy, policy making and external representation to influence decisions taken on all levels.1,2,3 ӹ It is made up of six different standing committees that are concerned with different areas of work: • SCORE SCORE: the Standing Committee on Research Exchange.

• SCOPE: the Standing Committee on Professional Exchange.

• SCOPH: the Standing Committee on Public Health.

• SCOME: the Standing Committee on Medical Education.

• SCORA: the Standing Committee on on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights including HIV and AIDS. • SCORP: the Standing Committee on Human Rights and Peace.

Here you can read more about IFMSA.

IFMSA SCORP - The Standing Committee on Human Rights and Peace (SCORP) is one of IFMSA’s six standing committees that strives to bring us closer to a world where no one is left behind, and everyone is treated equally and has full access to all of their human rights, as stated within the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is everyone’s role to contribute to creating a world where human rights are fulfilled and peace is sustained on all levels - that includes us as medical students!

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History - The Standing Committee on Refugees worked within the organization of the International Federation of Medical Students’ Association and was founded in 1983 as the global plight of refugees came into the limelight. Its mission was to call attention to the problems displaced people faced as well as participate in relief efforts. The committee members soon realized that these efforts were short term and palliative. Sustainable solutions would have to rest on the prevention of conflicts, violence, and human rights abuses. Based on these new resolutions, the Standing Committee on Refugees and Peace was forged in 1994. Refugees, internally displaced people, and other vulnerable populations are at extreme risk of losing health and of having their human rights abused. Thus SCORP aimed to find sustainable solutions to fight these violations, and prevent the conflicts and abuses that cause displacement in the first place. In 1995, the committee changed the name to the Standing Committee on Refugees and Peace, and finally, in 2005 it became officially the SCORP that we know today, the Standing Committee on Human Rights and Peace, further broadening the scope of its work. 4,5

Vision

- 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.4

Mission

- 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 awarenessraising, and by supporting the students in carrying out activities and projects that contribute to creating a fair and peaceful world.4

Objectives

1. Enhance students’ knowledge of human rights, peacebuilding, humanitarian response, international humanitarian law, and violations of human rights.

2. Provide medical students with tools and skills to act according to Human Rights and ethics both in clinical settings and in everyday life.

3. Support and create activities, such as campaigns, capacity building, and advocacy, aiming to fulfill the vision of the standing committee.

4. Facilitate the Federation’s policy development on areas related to human rights and peace.

5. Provide members with the opportunity to advocate for the implementation of policies through inclusion in national and international laws and frameworks.

6. Collaborate with relevant partners in the implementation of objectives related to human rights and peace.4

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MedSIN-Sudan SCORP - MedSIN-Sudan SCORP is the body that represents SCORP nationally throughout Sudan, made up of LMOs from across the country. In its current term (2019/20), MedSIN-Sudan SCORP has worked on implementing focus areas to streamline SCORP’s work on a national level, capacity building of LORPs and SCORP members, and overseeing the work of SCORP on a local level.

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Did you know that...?

MedSIN-Sudan has been part of IFMSA since 1967, although the name ‘MedSIN-Sudan’ was only officially adopted in 2003. It was priorly known as SMSA (Sudan Medical Students’ Association).

In the term of 1993-1994, Khalid Mohamed El-tahir was elected as the Director of the Standing Committee on Refugees (SCORP).

In 1994, Khalid Mohamed El-tahir proposed to change the name of (SCOR) to (SCORP).

In the term of 1994-1995, Mohamed Abdelgabar Ahmed was the 1st Director of the Standing Committee on Refugees and Peace (SCORP).6

KMSA SCORP - As KMSA, a part of IFMSA SCORP, we play our part by raising awareness about human rights and peace topics and working towards the implementation of SCORP’s vision within the community as well as the medical field.

- In the past, KMSA SCORP has faced terms of inactivity due to several reasons such as the misunderstanding of its focus areas and how it could link to medical practice.

- In the term of 2020-2021, we tried to revive the office to a state better than it ever was and to put in on a more sustainable path. Our main focus was to work on building members’ capacity and to provide necessary knowledge (basic and advanced) related to SCORP focus areas. This was in the form of interactive sessions and peer education that we hope will form the basis of work that is more community-oriented in the future. Instead of using conventional methods such as regular sessions presented by experienced individuals, we encouraged our members to research and learn about specific SCORP topics independently so that they could share and discuss them with other members to increase their learning efficiency and work on their presentation/research skills.

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- We took it upon ourselves to provide standard capacity building activities to inform our members about SCORP in general, such as SCORP 101 and Up to Speed with SCORP. We also incorporated activities focusing on specific topics such as women’s rights, the rule of law, refugees and IDPs (Internally Displaced People), the UN, the Sudanese revolution and medical ethics, to name a few.

- Simultaneously, we worked on the team dynamics between members and local team officials so that we could create a family environment in the KMSA SCORP community for members to grow in, as well as to motivate and empower them. All of these efforts were in favor of ensuring the sustainability of the committee throughout future terms.

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Areas of Work

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- Human rights cover a wide range of topics, the right to health being one of the most significant, which can be addressed in a variety of ways. SCORP members all over the world conduct activities in many different areas.4

SCORP Programs and Global Priorities

- To make SCORP’s efforts more impactful, SCORP as well as other standing committees encourage NMOs to enroll their activities under their relevant international programs and to base them around the selected global priorities.

Note: These programs and global priorities, as well as the national focus areas, can be changed each term depending on what is deemed appropriate by the responsible official(s).

- IFMSA Programs are centralized streams of activities that address problems within a specific field that we as medical students and global health advocates stand up for while connecting local, national and international activities and opportunities that contribute to the final outcome. This is achieved by encompassing mutual efforts of the IFMSA Team of Officials, Program Coordinators and NMOs in addressing different global health issues, including medical education through a wide range of activities related to capacity building, research and advocacy.7

Emergencies, Disaster Risk and Humanitarian Action

Ethics and Human Rights in Health.

Some of the current global IFMSA SCORP programs for the term 2020/21

Gender-Based Violence

☑ You can read about all IFMSA programs along with their descriptions and expected outcomes here.8

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- Along with these programs, SCORP has set global priorities - areas related to SCORP that are of importance worldwide - which members from different NMOs are encouraged to work on. It is no myth that when efforts are combined we can create a greater impact. These global priorities also determine the areas that are targeted by the international team in capacity building activities and IFMSA meetings.

Health Emergencies and Humanitarian Action.9

Gender Equity.

Some of the current IFMSA SCORP global priorities for the term

The Right to Health.

☑ You can read more about the global priorities of this term, as well as those of previous terms, along with their justification and goals here.10

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MedSIN-Sudan SCORP Focus Areas ӹ In the term 2019-2020, the National Officer on Human Rights and Peace implemented national focus areas, which were inspired by the global priorities. Members from different LMOs work on these focus areas, either in parallel or together through collaboration. These focus areas are: 1. Human rights in medical practice: ӹ Modern healthcare has given rise to extremely complex and multifaceted ethical dilemmas. All too often medical students and physicians are unprepared to manage these situations competently. New terms are now being introduced to medicine that medical care practitioners should be familiar with such as euthansia, patient centred care and palliative medicine. ӹ Medical students should be aware about the medical ethics principles and how to communicate with patients because communication is the core of medicine.

2. Democracy, Human rights, and rule of law: ӹ United nations define democracy as ‘a universal value based on the freely expressed will of people to determine their political, economic, social and cultural systems and their full participation in all aspects of their lives’ ӹ This focus area spotlights on high-level political procedures and threats and how they affect the state of human rights around the world.

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3. Refugees and IDPs (Internally Displaced People) health and rights: ӹ The crisis of refugees continues and it is not expected to end any time soon. According to the UN Refugee Agency, the refugees in Sudan counted for above 1 million people, nearly 860 thousand of whom were from South Sudan, in 2019. As Sudan is now entering a democratic phase based on ensuring human rights, there is a true need to continue the support provided to the refugees seeking protection in Sudanese lands, especially those from the neighboring countries and warzones. ӹ There are an estimated 1 billion migrants in the world today and they very often lack access to health services and facilities, together with the lack of proper social and economic conditions. Our mission as medical students and future medical practitioners is to support refugees and IDPs and actively advocate for their rights, especially those related to their health.

4. Humanitarian action and peacebuilding: ӹ The objectives of humanitarian action are to save lives, alleviate suffering and maintain human dignity during and in the aftermath of man-made crises and natural disasters, as well as to prevent and strengthen preparedness for the occurrence of such situations. ӹ Sudan faces a broad range of humanitarian crises of different types; natural and man-made disasters and violent conflicts are major examples of those crises. These events not only damage the structural frame of the country or weaken its policies, but also directly affect the healthcare systems and the health of those involved. ӹ As medical students, we must contribute to the awareness of those violations, advocacy of solutions, and the development of peacebuilding to seek a better future for us all.

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5. Women’s rights:

ӹ Women have an inferior standing financially, legally and politically in Sudanese society. At the same time, gender-related violence is a widespread problem. Moreover, Sudan is one of very few countries that are not a signatory on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). This international bill of rights for women sets basic standards that must be implemented to promote gender equality. ӹ As medical students we hold part of responsibility for raising awareness about women’s rights, helping women reach out for their rights and helping them to share their stories to stand by them throughout their journey of moving on. ӹ You can read more about these focus areas and their detailed explanation and objectives here.11

SCORP External Partners4:

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Types of Activities

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• Activities can take many different forms and approaches and are viable so long as they tackle SCORP’s vision and have a definite purpose and/or impact. In fact, the more creative and out-of-the-box an activity is, the more interesting and engaging it often tends to be. ☑ We can classify the most common activities based on their duration and target group:

Programs - Programs (as mentioned above) are continuous activities tackling related issues, that have long-term outcomes and a clear framework to evaluate the impact of the activity. At the moment, programs are carried out solely on an international level to assess the impact of NMOs’ activities that tackle a common issue, as described previously in this manual under ‘Areas of Work’.

Projects - Projects are long-term, usually taking place for at least two years at a time, made up of discrete activities that aim to fulfill a set of goals and objectives under a single focus area. They are coordinated by a project team headed by a project coordinator who reports to the relevant project coordinating body.

Campaigns - A campaign is a set of activities designed to reach a certain result, usually over the course of a few weeks to 1-2 months. They can include everything from internal capacity building to lobbying towards decision makers, though most of the time campaigning mainly targets the general public, raising awareness and shedding light on a particular issue. This includes social media campaigns (changing profile pictures, posting interesting facts), manifesting in public spaces or posting posters with slogans to spread a message.

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Events - An event is a short-term activity. For example, a support brunch, a contest, a race or a charity party which are useful when raising money for something. Other examples of events are educational events with many workshops and conferences, or events that aim to unite people with different backgrounds for sharing their experiences.

Capacity Building - Generally, the term ‘capacity building’ is associated with training and knowledge-based sessions but anything designed to increase skills and knowledge is capacity building. It is an effective way of reaching meaningful outcomes and a high impact so long as the needs of the target group are taken into account.

Direct humanitarian support - This can be either a one time event or activities on an ongoing basis and can be really beneficial both for the volunteers and for the target group. It is important to keep the needs as well as the opinions of the target group in consideration throughout the whole process, carefully analyzing short term and long term effects as well as the ethical aspects of all actions that are taken. This is known as the principle of “do no harm” within humanitarian work.12

NOTE: Bear in mind that the activities mentioned are by no means comprehensive. Also, a lot of the activities executed internationally, such as SWGs, campaigns, training camps and newsletters to name a few, can be executed within NMOs.

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National and Local Activities

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• A variety of the activities discussed in this manual can be done on a national or local level depending on the available resources and the needs of members.

National

- National activities target all members of MedSIN-Sudan, as anyone from any LMO within the NMO can apply and participate. They could be organised by the MedSIN-Sudan SCORP team, as part of a national project, or by an LMO that has proposed its activity as a national one under MedSIN-Sudan.

In other words, these are activities that manage to gain the recognition of MedSIN-Sudan and are executed on a national level.

Local

- Local activities are those organised by LMOs for the participation of its members only. As you can imagine, most of KMSA’s activities are local, meaning that they usually target KMSA members locally to build their capacity. Although this kind of activity might not look as impressive as a national one, we should not underestimate the impact and importance of local work in creating a global change. It is also often easier to organize, and ensures team building between the members who are organising it.12

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International SCORP Opportunities

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- As a KMSA SCORP member, you also have countless opportunities to take part in international SCORP activities, both from the comfort of your home and abroad in completely different countries!

Through these international opportunities, you can network with other SCORPions from far and wide and gain valuable knowledge and experience. In this section, various SCORP opportunities are described to give you an idea of what you can take part in.

1. SCORP Camp

- SCORP Camp is an international summer school on human rights and peace issues that was created in 2013. Each year, up to 100 healthcare students are welcomed to this camp, across 5 different workshops all linked to human rights and peace. It is also considered a Sub-Regional Training (SRT, as described below), which means that it can be organized to improve the work of IFMSA in a particular region, and must follow current guidelines for SRTs of IFMSA. SCORP Camp aims to: • Bring together medical students from different countries.

• Equip participants with the relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes toward human rights and peace issues by using peer-to-peer approaches and interactive exercises .

• Create an international community exploring areas of common interest.

• Encourage exchange of experience and good practice related to human rights and peace issues among participants.5,13

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2. GoSCORP

- GoSCORP is a unilateral exchange for IFMSA members focused on capacity building, volunteer work and discussions on given themes connected to human rights and peace.

- The agenda of GoSCORP includes a variety of sessions and workshops on topics such as advocacy and intercultural learning, as well as a volunteering project on a specific theme that aligns with SCORP’s vision. For instance, if the theme of a particular GoSCORP event is ‘Refugees and IDPs’, the program may involve volunteer work at a refugee camp.

Why should I apply? ӹ Participating in GoSCORP will improve your soft skills and knowledge on human rights and allow you to discuss their implementation in different countries. It is a chance to exchange intercultural competences, knowledge and skills, and provide meaningful service according to the needs of the target population and based on the principle of a Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA).5

3.Sub-Regional Training (SRT) • A Sub-Regional Training (SRT) is an international meeting supported by the IFMSA, where members and motivated students from a (sub)region can meet and participate in trainings, workshops and small working groups.14 The following are examples of SCORP-related workshops and trainings: ☑ TNHRT ☑ HRMP ☑ HCiD ☑ ITDM ☑ TDMT

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3.1. Training of New Human Rights Trainers (TNHRT)

- The TNHRT gives participants the basic information on human rights with concentration on some specific rights which are relevant and defining the region where it is held. This workshop aims to link human rights and social inequalities, enabling students to identify situations of human rights abuse in their communities, so that they can be key leaders within and outside of hospital walls, while promoting youth empowerment in peace building.

- The workshop consists of three to four working days. It contains non-formal education techniques alongside different types of interactive activities and sessions oriented toward both human rights and soft skills.

- Trainings on human rights include: the Right to Health, Women’s rights and Gender Equality, Children’s rights, Refugees, IDPs and undocumented migrants, Peace & Conflict Resolution, Discrimination, Individual Patient Care, Indigenous rights, Domestic violence, LGBT rights, Social Responsibility, Torture, Mental Health, Intercultural Learning, Human Trafficking and Sex Workers.

- Soft skills training include: Leadership, Motivation and Empowerment, Mindfulness, Project Management, Communication Skills, Public Speaking and Advocacy.15

3.2. Human Rights for Medical Practitioners (HRMP)

- It is evident that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is essential to future physicians, yet it is often overlooked in the medical curriculum. As a response, human rights have evolved to become a core activity for the IFMSA, with medical ethics playing a crucial role in shaping medical students’ attitude in becoming better advocates for human rights.

- HRMP workshop underlines health as a fundamental human right, the importance of implementing human rights in healthcare and draws attention to medical ethics as the most important principle of proper professional conduct. It aims to strengthen future physicians’ commitments towards human rights, increase the understanding of the intertwined nature of medical ethics and human rights, and lastly to build capacity among medical students from a clinical perspective.16

3.3. Healthcare in Danger (HCiD)

- This workshop provides students with knowledge of attacks against health care personnel throughout the whole region. It aims to raise awareness on health ethics in conflict zones, other disasters and in clinical practice by addressing scenarios where medical ethics are not respected or possible to maintain. The standpoint of this workshop is based on the ICRC project Healthcare in Danger and uses material produced by ICRC as well as custom made IFMSA material!15

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3.4.Training on Disaster Management Training (TDMT)

- Over the last century, the number of disasters has remarkably increased due to many reasons including climate change, indicating that future generations will be called upon to provide masscasualty treatment to an even greater extent than before.

- Disaster Medicine is an emerging theme in the international scenery of healthcare. From this perspective, CRIMEDIM and IFMSA developed an international program known as the Training Disaster Medicine Trainers (TdmT) course to spread knowledge worldwide.

- The aim of the course is to provide medical students with theoretical knowledge and basic skills in the field of Disaster Medicine, empowering them to share the knowledge gained with their peers and in their communities.

- After graduation, each certified student is eligible to deliver peer-to-peer education in the field of disaster medicine to medical students which is also known as International Training on Disaster Medicine (or IDMT, as described below). The number of medical students admitted is limited to 20 per course.

3.4.1.Curriculum

The TdmT curriculum is made up of different topics that include: - Introduction to Disaster and Humanitarian Health - Hospital and Prehospital Mass Casualty Incident Management - Health Impact of Different Types of Disasters - Public Health in Disasters and Humanitarian Crises - Principles of Disaster Risk Management for Health - International Standards, Coordination and Regulations of Humanitarian Response This curriculum is taught in three specific consequential phases: • Distance learning through an e-learning platform (three months, from April to July).

• Residential course in Novara, Italy (seven days, in July).

• Distance planning and delivering of the ITDM. ӹ During the program, trainees will be exposed to innovative training methodologies, such as live and computerized virtual simulations, developed by CRIMEDIM. 17,18

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3.5. Disaster Risk Management Training (ITDM)

- This three-day workshop aims to maintain the best possible standard of physical and mental health in areas of disaster there is a need to develop and enhance the health aspects in Disaster Risk Management (DRM) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).

- Sessions include topics like Humanitarian Response, Risk Reduction, Disaster Risk Ethics and Youth Participation.15 - The ITDM can be hosted as a national event but participants will be awarded national certificates (rather than international certificates).

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4.IFMSA Meetings

4.1. IFMSA General Assembly(GA)

IFMSA has two General Assemblies per year, one in March and the second in August. Each of them welcome over 900 delegates and over 20 externals and partner organisations.19 - GAs typically last 5-6 days and have a fun and varied agenda made up of sessions, training, activity fairs, plenaries and social events. Delegates of the GA attend standing committee, NMO management or presidents’ sessions focusing on IFMSA’s global priorities, while social events enhance the intercultural learning experience of the GA and usually include an NFDP (National Food and Drinks Party) and cultural night.

- As an IFMSA member, you have the opportunity to apply to attend the MM or AM GA as a SCORP delegate, or even join the SCORP Sessions’ Team that organises all SCORP sessions. Needless to say, it’s a fantastic way to get involved in an international IFMSA activity while networking and getting to know new people from all over the world.

4.2. Other IFMSA Meetings

Regional Meetings: - Regional meetings for IFMSA members are held annually within IFMSA’s five regions. For us as part of the African region, the African Regional Meeting (ARM) is hosted every December and consists of sessions and workshops that tackle issues of regional importance. It serves as a great chance to network with medical students from countries that face similar issues to those of Sudan, and often there is less competition when applying as a delegate of an ARM in comparison to an international GA. National and Local General Assemblies: - Within MedSIN-Sudan, National GAs are hosted biannually in April and September by one of MedSIN-Sudan’s LMOs, in a similar fashion to international GAs. They last for five days and five nights and serve to fulfill an agenda that includes: adopting reports, electing the new team of officials and advisory board, presenting new partners and sponsors, passing constitutional changes and capacity building. Theme events and social programs are also important constituents of National GAs. - In MedSIN-KMSA, Local GAs may be hosted annually for the participation of the LMO’s members exclusively, although in some cases externals are invited to apply and attend. Unlike National GAs, Local GAs have no set time period and do not include plenaries because their main aim is to provide delegates with capacity building activities (sessions and trainings) relevant to their chosen standing committee. Other agenda such as social programs or members’ meetings may be included, but come secondary to capacity building.

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5.Small Working Groups - Calls for small working groups (SWGs) are opened from time to time, so SCORP members can actually work on achieving a specific goal (creating strategies, regulations, policies, campaigns, databases, etc.) over a set timeframe. Therefore, SWGs are an opportunity to exchange experiences and knowledge with others because they are usually made up of a highly diverse team. Moreover, SWGs are supervised by the SCORP IT and other highly experienced people, hence being a great learning opportunity.

6.International Campaigns 6.1.What is an International campaign?

- An International campaign is a collection of actions and activities, coordinated by the SCORP IT when carried out on an international level. The activities are different depending on the people involved, but they can range from webinars to online campaigns and photo competitions to manuals and toolkits for local events.

6.2.Why campaign?

- Campaigns are planned and carried out in order to raise awareness on a specific issue, influence policy, encourage people to take part in an activity or raise public support. They can also be carried out as a form of celebration for different international days. Campaigning opens doors for advocacy and lobbying, which might be one of the most important tools to achieve sustainable and systemic change.

6.3.How can I take part?

- Information about how to participate is usually shared with all SCORPions through the SCORP server and the Official IFMSA - SCORP Facebook group. Keep an eye out as IFMSA SCORP annually celebrates World Refugee Day, International Day of Peace and International Women’s Day and campaigns for these celebrations are organised by small working groups (as described above)! 20

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7. Monthly Meeting Observer

- A call for observers for international team meetings opens every month for SCORPions from all over the world, giving them the chance to see what happens behind the scenes on an international level and gain insight on the activities of the SCORP IT.

8. SCORP Newsletter

- The SCORP Insights Newsletter is published monthly and shared through the e-mail server and IFMSA SCORP Facebook group. The newsletter is put together by the SCORP IT to update members on their accomplishments throughout the month as well as any international SCORP updates in general.

9. The Medical Student International

- The Medical Student International (MSI) is a biannual magazine that is published online in parallel to the General Assembly (March Meeting and August Meeting). The magazine contains a thematic section that aligns with that of its respective meeting, as decided by the IFMSA. Additionally, the magazine features articles from medical students on their perspectives and activities related to all six standing committees, including SCORP. A call for article submissions is shared across IFMSA platforms. You can also read the latest edition of the MSI (here).21

10. SCORP Policies

- A policy document represents IFMSA’s beliefs regarding a particular issue. The belief is constrained within IFMSA’s mission and objectives and bound by its Constitution and Bylaws. These policy statements are reviewed every year and can be renewed at the biannual IFMSA General Assemblies, in March and August. Hence, writing the draft of each policy document is carried out by a SWG, prior to the GA in which the policy is (re)adopted. The statements are visible on IFMSA’s main website.22

11. Online courses

- IFMSA has been developing a high quality training curriculum and training methods which have been passed on from generation to generation. This has allowed it to improve and develop its training workshops, so that nowadays some of these trainings are even available online as courses! This makes it much easier for general IFMSA and SCORP members to participate in international training workshops from the comfort of their homes.

12. Webinars

- Webinars are live online conferences making sessions and trainings more accessible since anyone can attend them. They are generally interactive, with participants getting information from experienced speakers and sometimes members of the SCORP IT. Hence, they serve as a chance to share experiences and be introduced to various IFMSA activities. They often explore SCORP topics in depth so are a great form of capacity building. Participants sometimes have to fill up a form to register themselves for a webinar.

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13.External opportunities - Throughout the year, delegations selected from the IFMSA (international and regional teams as well as the general assembly) are invited to represent the organisation in international conferences and meetings. Many of these external events are directly linked to SCORP’s vision and goals, including:• ICRC Regional Meetings.

• UNHCR-NGO Annual Consultations.

• UN Commision on the Status of Women (UNCSW).

• IPPNW Youth Assembly.23 ӹ As well as being a gateway to external events, IFMSA SCORP regularly announces external opportunities that the general assembly can participate in such as research projects, contests and webinars. IFMSA SCORP also shares resources, such as reading material and databases, that are related to human rights and peace.

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IFMSA SCORP Structure and Positions

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- Absolutely anyone can be a SCORPion and take part in SCORP activities, but there are specific people with specific roles at each regional level who coordinate the standing committee’s work, i.e.

SCORP position holders. These positions are quite a lot in number and can be confusing at times. It is important to have a decent understanding of these positions and since you may want to apply to one yourself, they are broken down in this section along with their respective descriptions. ӹ Keep in mind these structures are up for alterations each term, especially locally and nationally, and that only the most regularly available positions are described. Also, the mentioned task descriptions are those most commonly assigned, they may be altered according to what is seen fit by the relevant officials.

International Team

ӹ The Standing Committee International Team is the structure within the IFMSA that works on developing and sustaining the International Level of the Standing Committee and oversees all its activities. You can get in touch with the International Team using their contact details as provided on the SCORP section of the IFMSA website (here).5

Ӿ Standing Committee Director

- The Director of the Standing Committee on Human Rights and Peace is elected at the August General Assembly, by full member National Members Organizations for a term of one year. The Director needs to work together with the SCORP LO, the IFMSA President, and especially with the NORPs, Regional Assistants, and Development Assistants to integrate the work, which is done in other NGOs with the work that is done in IFMSA’s national SCORP groups and SCORP related projects.

Task Description

• Be responsible for the development of the Standing Committee through activities that are in line with the strategic plan, vision and mission of the Standing Committee and IFMSA • Be responsible for maintaining contact between the Standing Committee members and the Team of Officials • Develop an annual evaluation procedure and needs assessment for the Standing Committee.

• Appoint the Regional Assistants in collaboration with the Liaison Officer, Regional Coordinator and/or other relevant Official to the position of the appointed member.

• Follow up the work of the International Team.

• Work with the International Team to assist the National Member Organizations in establishing the Standing Committee within their organizations.

• Collaborates with the relevant Liaison Officer for the external representation of the SC • Continue to perform these tasks until their term ends and provide a full and complete handover to their successor • Provide SC members with relevant Manuals, Start up Kits, and Documents for all SC activities and events • Be responsible for setting the agenda and organizing SC sessions in both IFMSA General Assemblies • The Standing Committee Directors along with the International Team should provide quarterly updates to the standing committee members explaining the work that has been done within the past 3 months.5

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Ӿ Liaison Officer - The Liaison Officer for Human Rights and Peace issues represents IFMSA in its entirety to external organizations such as IFMSA’s partners; UNHCR & IPPNW. The Liaison Officers represent IFMSA to external partners, maintain communication, support IFMSA projects and make IFMSA aware of potential avenues of collaboration. The role of the LO for Human Rights and Peace is to maintain communication with the organizations and agencies that are related to refugee health, peace and human rights.

Task Description • Sustain and develop the relationship with existing partner organizations and seek strategic new collaborations.

• Provide IFMSA members with information about the partner organizations.

• Facilitate and initiate contacts between IFMSA members and partner organizations when requested and needed.

• Develop short- and long-term strategies for the collaboration with partner organizations in consultation with relevant officials and the build-up of the external representation strategy.

• Find points of possible collaboration, in alignment with the strategies, between IFMSA and partner organizations in close cooperation with relevant officials working in the concerning fields.

• Work closely together with the Regional Coordinators in the communication with partner organizations on a regional level.

• Encourage the NMOs to report on collaborations with the organizations on a national level.

• Disseminate policy statements to IFMSA related external partners • Seek contact and establish new formal strategic relationships with relevant organizations, taking into consideration the input gathered from the NMOs. • Report the activities of external representation • Act in accordance to the MoU signed with partner organizations.

• Directly collaborate with the relevant SC International Team and answer their needs.5

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Ӿ General Assistant - The General Assistant is responsible for the sustainability of the Standing Committee, as well as the evaluation and documentation of the various efforts we do in SCORP. In addition, the GA acts as a crucial link between the Activity Coordinators, Program Coordinators, and the SCORP International Team. The GA also plays an important role in assisting the SCORP-D and the LRP in aligning the internal and external efforts.

Task Description • Connect activity coordinators with relevant Program Coordinators and promote activity enrollment to IFMSA Programs, act as a liaison to Program Coordinators.

• Coordinate the preparations for SCORP Fair before and during General Assemblies.

• Assist SCORP-D in following up on the progress made on SCORP Strategic Plan, as well as evaluating it.

• Assist the SCORP-D and the LRP in following up on the progress made on SCORP Global Priorities, as well as evaluating them.

• Regularly update the SCORPions folder and ensure its sustainability.

• Support the SCORP-D in reviewing the Standing Committee regulations, as well as coordinating the voting processes before, during and after General Assemblies.

• Evaluate and assess the utility and impact of SCORP manuals, toolkits, and other resources.

• Support the SCORP-D in the preparations of General Assemblies as well as the follow-up process.

• Assist the SCORP-D and the LRP in their general work; including (but not limited to): taking minutes during OLMs, writing press releases, reporting processes, developing manuals among other tasks.

• Coordinate tasks related to GoSCORP: ӹ Promote the calls for hosts and participants ӹ Reviewing proposals and selection of accepted events. ӹ Support in the follow up with OCs as well as on the evaluation of each of the events. ӹ Work on the development and sustainability of GoSCORP. ӹ Align GoSCORP with SCOPE Exchanges • Follow up on the implementation of the SCORP Annual Working Plans.

• Follow up with respective RAs on the SCORP Active Status and Voting Rights of NMOs.24

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Ӿ Capacity Building Development Assistant

- The Capacity Building Development Assistant’s main role is developing and ensuring the sustainability of the capacity building efforts of the Standing Committee. The CBDA is responsible for supporting the NMOs in organizing SCORP-related capacity building events, and follow up on the reporting, and evaluation of these events. The CBDA also follows up on the certification process under the supervision of the Director and aids those NMOs that have just started SCORP activities, and helps in reactivating those NMOs that have died out.

Task Description

• Assisting the SC-D in preparing starter kits and manuals for the SC. • Updating and revising current resources for the SC working with the SC-D and the LO. • Searching for NMOs that have not established the SC and assisting them together with the RA to establish it.

• Assisting NMOs in the preparations of projects and issues in their NMO related to the SC. • Encouraging NMOs to establish the SC, as well as assist them throughout the term with continuity.

• Working with the SC-D in setting agendas and assisting in reports for recruitment of NMOs and their progress.5

Ӿ Public Relations and Communication Assistant

- The Public Relations and Communication Assistant works on SCORP International Campaigns, promotes current events as well as focuses on the activities SCORPions conduct. The PR&C Assistant is also responsible for the various SCORP platforms, in addition to ensuring the visibility of SCORP members’ work. Other responsibilities of the PR&C assistant include coordinating publications, updating the database as well as conducting activities and campaigns in line with SCORP related days and theme events.

Task Description

• Organize International Campaigns, and activities to highlight important international days related to SCORP. • Regularly updating the SCORP Activities and Maps • Publication of the newsletters and infographics as well as other publications and communication.

• Act as a liaison to the Public Relations and Communications IT .

• Follow up on the usage of the IFMSA Corporate Identity in the various SCORP publications, and ensure that data collection efforts are aligned with the IFMSA privacy policy as well as the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).

• Promotion of international activities of SCORP and ensure regular updates for the members to increase member participation and interest.

• Increasing the visibility and promotion of SCORP Activities around the world.

• Organizing social media channels, assisting the team with Public Relations issues.

• Support the SCORP-D in establishing a database of the Standing Committee Alumni.

• Coordinate with the LRP to ensure the visibility of our external efforts.

• Support the SCORP-D, the LRP, as well as International Team members in public relations related issues.

• Attend Online Meetings for the SCORP International Team, General Assembly Sessions Team, one to one meetings with the SCORP-D as well as other meetings when relevant.24

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Ӿ Program Coordinator

- Programs are led by Program Coordinators and supervised by the Executive Board to ensure the quality of implementation, consistency and sustainability of the programs. Program coordinators follow up the enrolling and reporting of activities under their respective program, and are also centre staged to empower NMOs and build internal collaborations. They work with activity coordinators to carry out impact assessments and promote activities, ensuring emphasis on evaluation in IFMSA’s work.

Task description

• Review all documents about IFMSA Programs and their respective program, and assist in updating them.

• Actively help with the enrollment of Activities into the program, assess and approve affiliation of activities with the respective IFMSA Program.

• Review the activities based on the activity management criteria and resources; • Help Activity Coordinators with evaluation and impact assessment • Properly follow up on reporting of the Activities based on all enrolled and reported activities and produce an Annual Program Impact Report, to be submitted to the IFMSA General Secretariat and presented at the AM..

• Assist Officials in their work related to their Programs topic, which might include conducting sessions on Programs topic, campaigns, help out to prepare sessions if not present at GAs etc; • Assist Officials in use of Programs data in external representation; • Work on the promotion of Programs and support NMOs’ involvement • Take part in the Competency Module at the beginning of the term and develop the Annual Working Plan accordingly.25

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Ӿ Regional Assistants

- Regions have been created in accordance with the standards of IFMSA regionalization, general inputs made by the members of the Standing Committee on Human Rights and Peace, and the consultation and support of IFMSA Officials. The regional divisions are as follows: 1. Africa.

2. Asia-Pacific.

3. Eastern Mediterranean.

4. Americas.

5. Europe & Central Asia. ☑ There should be one Regional Assistant per IFMSA Region.

Task Description

• Providing a link between their region and the SC-Director and LO, as well as actively and regularly checking the status of the work within the field of that Standing Committee in each NMO in their region.

• Fulfilling any tasks requested by the SC International Team related to their tasks and/or SC. • Actively engaging themselves in supporting NMOs within their region that are working within the field of the related SC. • Reporting, investigating, and assisting in solving any SC-related problems within their region.

• Encouraging cooperation between NMOs in their regions • Assisting NMOs to present projects, activities, and encourage their participation during SC Sessions during GAs. • Actively searching for NMOs wishing to carry out international activities.

• Be responsible for planning, facilitating and following up on the Regional SC Session in Regional Meetings • Be responsible for recruiting NMOs to start work within the Standing Committee.5

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National team ӹ The National SCORP Team works under MedSIN-Sudan to oversee the standing committee’s progress in all LMOs in Sudan and coordinate National SCORP activities.

Ӿ National Officer

- The National Officer on Human Rights and Peace (NORP) is responsible for SCORP within their NMO, in a similar way that the SCORP Director is responsible for SCORP internationally. The role of the NORP usually includes coordinating SCORP activities, implementing capacity building events and keeping in touch with the SCORP IT. NORPs often also act as representatives for their country during international events.20

Task Description

• Abiding to the constitution of MedSIN-Sudan.

• Developing and implementing plans of MedSIN-Sudan SCORP and its projects.

• Attending MedSIN-Sudan National General Assemblies and organising SCORP-related content, as well as attending IFMSA General Assemblies.

• Sending reports to MedSIN-Sudan’s Secretary General according to the most recent reports and regulations and those set by the Executive Board.

• Preparing for any external difficulties faced by MedSIN-Sudan SCORP. • Collaborating with other SCORP officials on both a local and an international level.

• Coordinating the work of all Local Committees within an NMO. • Assisting, supporting and keeping in contact with LORPs. • Liasing with external bodies so as to garner support for the SC on a national level as well as coordinate with the relevant Liaison Officer to help if necessary.

• Sending regular reports to, and keeping in contact with, the SC Regional Assistant and SC Director.15,26

Ӿ 1st General Assistant

- The 1st General Assistant plays an important role in Assisting the NORP in the internal work of the standing committee.

Task Description

• Representing and acting as the NORP in case of their absence.

• Helping and supporting the NORP whenever needed.

• Preparing for SCORP National Meetings by opening calls for agendas, preparing the venue and taking minutes during the meetings.

• Coordinating the relevant Small Working Groups under supervision of the NORP • Assisting in following up on LMOs activity status • Collaborating with the development assistant in the preparation and follow up of capacity building events.25

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Ӿ 2nd General Assistant

- The 2nd General Assistant plays an important role in the external work of the standing committee.

Task Description

• Helping in establishing partnerships with relevant NGOs and initiatives • Searching for and maintaining sustainable funds for SCORP national activities.

• Collaborating with the publication assistant in organising national campaigns and activities to highlight important international days related to SCORP • Responsible for projects • Following up on the national projects and activities • Representing and acting as the NORP if needed25.

Ӿ Development Assistant

- The Development Assistant plays an important role in the capacity building and development of the standing committee on a national level.

Task Description

• Preparation, monitoring and evaluation of SCORP capacity building events as well as tracking the certification process under the supervision of the NORP • Coordination of relevant SWGs • Update SCORP database regularly • Help in activating newly added LMOs.25

Ӿ Publication Assistant

- The Publication Assistant plays an important role in coordinating publications to support the standing committee.

Task Description • • • •

Being responsible for SCORP Publication.

Managing SCORP communication channels and platforms.

Designing the manuals and the survival kits.

Collaborating with the 2nd General Assistant in organising national campaigns and activities to highlight important international days related to SCORP.25

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Ӿ Project Coordinator

- Within MedSIN-Sudan, project coordinators are elected to supervise and oversee the work of national projects. They are responsible for coordinating local efforts of the LMOs as well as the efforts of the project team for their projects and reporting the progress regularly to the PSD (Project Support Division). They also have a very crucial role in organising their project’s national campaigns.

Task Description

• Create a project team, and coordinate the team to fulfill the project goals and make a measurable impact • Ensure the quality of project activities and project team performance to achieve the expected impact .

• Participate in capacity building activities for projects teams and coordinators.

• Create an AWP for the project.

• Conduct a baseline assessment for the project to assess the current situation and show the available national and international opportunities which could serve the project.

• Provide project reports regularly and a project impact report at the end of the term.

• Attend the projects division follow up meetings • Ensure enrolling of project activities into relevant IFMSA programs • Ensure representation and promotion of the projects in national GA • Facilitating sessions pertaining to the project issue or project structure in general in the national GAs or other local/national events.

• Ensure representation of the project in national and international relevant platforms after taking the permission from the PSD and relevant NO.25

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Local Team

- Within MedSIN-KMSA as an LMO, the SCORP LT organises all local SCORP activities. This may seem like a very small-scale task, but in fact locally SCORP often has the greatest impact and highest level of interaction with members.

Ӿ Local Officer

- The Local Officer on Human Rights and Peace (LORP) is in charge of the SCORP activities in their local committee. They are the medium of communication between their local committee and the NORP. LORPs can also contact the international team if need be.

Task Description

• Organising activities in order to build members’ capacity.

• Engaging KMSA members in the standing committee’s related activities on the local, national and international levels.

• Raising students’ sensibilities and developing their awareness regarding the problems that face their community, their country and the rest of the world through continuous advocacy efforts, thereby contributing to the creation of the fair and peaceful world we all dream of.

• Provide a suitable office environment for members to work and share their opinions and ideas throughout the term.

• Submit proposals for all activities with a notice (depending on the term’s regulation) and cc all relevant officials like the Sec Gen, President and the TSDD. • Submit reports to EB and the national team whenever required.

• Attend meetings called for by the national team/EB. LORPs as well as all other local team officials are also required to: • Abide at all times by the bylaws of the local team.

• Abide to the outputs of the local team meetings and to the decisions made by the executive board members.

• Act in accordance with KMSA’s strategy that is consistent with MedSIN Sudan’s strategic plan.

• Attend all local team meetings and attend all national meetings for their correspondent national teams without exception. In special circumstances the executive board can grant permits to individual local team officials for not attending a meeting, but however a representative from that particular office/division must replace the local officer/support division director in question.

• Submit a monthly report delivered to the secretary general’s official email.

• Submit a monthly report via email to their correspondent national team if required and cc the SecGen when sending reports.

• Provide information upon request by any local team official concerning their activities.

• Maintain regular communications with the local team and with KMSA members through the respective official channels of communication. i.e. Share the local, national and international MedSINSudan’s calls that concern their office/support division to their members through MedSIN-KMSA’s members groups.

• Prepare a special call for inputs and share it with only their members at least once during the term.

• Assist the president in establishing and maintaining external collaborations through their activities with local officers and support divisions directors from other LMOs and partners.

• Provide explicit selection criteria for their activities as part of application calls. Local officers and support divisions directors must directly provide their candidates with feedback, if requested within four weeks of being informed of the outcome of their applications, with reference to the selection criteria.

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Ӿ General Assistant(s)

- The LORP General Assistants are responsible for following up the internal and external work of the standing committee locally, as well as engaging with members and assisting the LORP as and when needed.

Task Description

Note: the work is divided in case more than 1 assistant is elected.

• Member supervision in platforms by making sure they don’t have unanswered questions and any such needs.

• Organize meetings with team and members including minute-taking.

• Follow up any policies and tasks assigned by LORP to make sure they are done by the deadlines.

• Proposal and report writing with Local Officer.

• Communication with members, creating collaborations, seeking activity funding, and dealing with potential partnerships.

• Acting LORP and representative in case LORP is absent.

Ӿ Development Assistant

- The LORP Development Assistant is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the quality of all capacity-building activities and tailoring the standing committee’s proceedings depending on the members’ needs and interests.

Task Description • • • • • •

Assessment and evaluation after activities during the term.

Organize sessions, training and workshops according to members’ needs for capacity building.

Responsible for SWGs. Writing detailed activity proposals.

Tracks members work and participation during the term.

Ranks members according to activity and suggests the most active member for the trimester and the model member of the term.

Ӿ Publication Assistant

- The LORP Publication Assistant is responsible for creating and sharing KMSA SCORP’s posts and spreading the word about its various events and focus areas through publication platforms, in close collaboration with the KMSA PNTSDD.

Task Description

• Design, post and share SCORP related posts and events to promote for the office.

• Create and collect activity registration forms and attendance for all activities for documentation purposes and to track the progress of the members.

• Work with PNTSDD as the SCORP publication manager.

• Ensure efficiency in SCORP KMSA publication by tracking responses and views to each post.

NOTE: The job descriptions can be flexible according to the team member availability, current activity and number of assistants. Tasks can be delegated under the LORP’s supervision as long as the team agrees.

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Ӿ Members - Last but not least we come to the members! SCORP members serve as the heart and soul of the organisation - without them, there is no standing committee in the first place! If you are reading this, and you are also a KMSA member, then you are already a KMSA SCORP member.

KMSA SCORP Members 2019/20:

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Get Involved

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- As a member it can be somewhat difficult to get into the IFMSA and its various activities and positions, especially if you were not introduced/guided properly. A proper orientation is very crucial for every member and here are points you will need to acknowledge before applying to anything.

• Activities

☑ Calls usually open for activity participants and sometimes OC members as well, depending on the activity. ☑ The calls are usually shared through the relevant official social media platforms. You can find links to these platforms in the appendix of this manual. ☑ Each member has a chance in getting accepted to take part in the activity according to the number of seats available and selection criteria (discussed below). ☑ The more experience the member has, the more likely it is for them to be accepted to take on higher positions like ‘Head of OC’ for example.

• Positions

☑ SCORP and non-SCORP related positions are usually filled at the start of each term. ☑ Certain selection criteria is used to identify if the applicant is qualified for said position.

Selection Criteria

For many SCORP and IFMSA opportunities and positions, you will need to submit an application, which you can read about in detail in MedSIN-KMSA’s How to Apply Toolkit (here). ӹ In general, selection requirements and criteria when submitting an application are as follows:

• Motivation Letter

A motivation letter (ML) is the most common requirement for any application. In general the applicant is required to properly express their motivation in words, specifically why they want to apply for this opportunity/position and what makes them a suitable candidate. Depending on the nature of what you are applying to and its specific application requirements, your motivation letter may be long or short.

• Applicant CV

A CV is required for position applications, whether you are applying as an activity OC or a local/ national officer. Usually, it is best to write a targeted CV that only contains any previous experience that can potentially help you perform the tasks of what you are applying for. When applying to participate in an activity, you may be asked to provide an outline of your CV, which means briefly listing any relevant experience without mentioning any extra details.

• Plan of Action

A plan of action (PoA) is required for long term positions and it has to be well structured to fit the term and fulfil the needs of the position, describing exactly what you will perform and achieve throughout the term and how you will do so. In some cases, you will need to submit a PoA when applying as an OC member.

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• Interviews For particular positions and opportunities you may need to sit for an interview that will most likely carry the most weight of your application score. This interview will comprise of questions on a variety of things including:• Your motivation for the opportunity • Your previous experience that is relevant to the opportunity/position • The structure of IFMSA/MedSIN-Sudan/SCORP • Your CV/Plan of Action • Problem solving and situational analysis (i.e. what you would do in certain real-life situations) ☑ If you are applying for a position, do not hesitate to reach out to former position holders or anyone from your local or national team for help and guidance. No opportunity is out of your reach, so long as you are prepared and take the utmost care in preparing your application.

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Epilogue

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It’s never too early or too late to have new experiences. We believe that the more you test your limits, the more you will learn and grow as a person.

The more you step out of your comfort zone, the more you will gain an understanding of what works for you. It’s okay to say no, but don’t let fear or uncertainty alone hold you back. Remember that every experience is a good one, for there is no doubt that you will emerge having learnt a valuable life lesson. Many people look back on life and regret not exploring their potential, not setting their goals high enough - don’t become one of them.

As you make progress on your path to success, there are definitely going to be pitfalls along the way. When you do fall, get back up again. You are not alone. There are others who have been on this very same journey before, who have been down the same bumpy road, and one day you will possess the power to enrich someone else’s journey with your experience.

Here’s to new experiences, the green ones, the multi-coloured ones, and everything in-between.

Sending love to our KMSA family and all SCORPions.

Warmest regards, KMSA SCORP Local Team 2020/21.

Osama Alaaeldin MedSIN-KMSA LORP 2020/21 Esra Mustafa LORP 1st GA 2020/21

Malaz Mohamed LORP 2nd GA 2020/21

Ayah Suliman LORP DA 2020/21

Azahir Ibrahim LORP PA 2020/21

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Appendix

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SCORP Platforms

To keep up to date with SCORP news and opportunities, it is essential that you keep track of as many SCORP platforms as you can. Listed below are links to various pages, channels, groups and drives that you can visit, as well as an explanation on how to subscribe to IFMSA email servers.

International Platforms • • • • •

IFMSA Facebook page IFMSA SCORP Group SCORP Database Website SCORP Newsletter The SCORPions’ Drive folder.

SCORP Regional Facebook Groups:• • • • •

Africa Asia-Pacific EMR Europe Americas

National Platforms

• MedSIN-Sudan Facebook Page • MedSIN-Sudan Telegram Channel

Local Platforms • • • • •

MedSIN-KMSA Facebook Page MedSIN-Sudan SCORP Facebook Page MedSIN-Sudan SCORP Facebook Group MedSIN-Sudan SCORP Telegram Channel MedSIN-KMSA SCORP Telegram Broadcast Channel

Email Servers

☑ To receive updates via email on opportunities and events, simply send a blank email to “thegroupname”-subscribe@yahoogroups.com, ie: ifmsa-general-subscribe@yahoogroups.com, ifmsa-scome-subscribe@yahoogroups.com and so on. ☑ The request must be accepted by a team of officials administrator so it can take a couple of days. The relevant email servers are as follows

The yahoo servers are:

IFMSA General: ifmsa-general-subscribe@yahoogroups.com MedSIN-Sudan General: medsin-general-subscribe@yahoogroups.com IFMSA SCORP: ifmsa-scorp-subscribe@yahoogroups.com IFMSA African Region: ifmsa-africa-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

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