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The �鶹���� Philippe Louvet Grant 2024 sponsored by ��'����é����,��was awarded to (�鶹���� Alumni HSG/RSM, President of the Circle of Young Humanitarians) and (�鶹���� Student HSG/ESADE, Member of the Circle of Young Humanitarians), alongside the �ٱ𲹳�—, , , and —for the idea of the �鶹���� course Bridging the Humanitarian World to the International Management Context. With the support of the grant, humanitarian principles are being integrated into the future of business leadership.

Bridging the Humanitarian World to the International Management Context, The Objective

The project responds to an increasingly complex global landscape, where conflicts, crises, and humanitarian challenges can leave many feeling powerless. The two �鶹���� students, as active members of the , drew inspiration from their involvement to develop this course. The CYH, co-founded by Kay von Mérey and the only youth-led initiative supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), seeks to counteract this sense of helplessness by fostering agency, responsibility, and global awareness among the next generation.

With the creation of the course “Bridging the Humanitarian World to the International Management Context”, this project aims to equip �鶹���� students with the knowledge, mindset, and tools needed to integrate humanitarian values into global business environments. Following the CYH Theory of Change, the course takes students on a transformative journey—from awareness and understanding to trust and self-agency—preparing them to lead with empathy, ethical responsibility, and systemic impact.

Why International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Matters in Business

In today’s interconnected world, businesses often find themselves operating in or connected to regions affected by conflict, political instability, or humanitarian crises. International Humanitarian Law (IHL), which regulates conduct during armed conflicts, plays a crucial role in these contexts. Companies need to understand how their operations can be directly or indirectly affected by IHL, as well as the legal and ethical responsibilities that come with it.

This course helps future business leaders:

• Recognize the impact of IHL on global operations: When operating in conflict zones, companies must ensure compliance with international laws, whether managing supply chains, investments, or partnerships.
• Understand corporate responsibility in conflict areas: From due diligence to human rights obligations, managers will learn how to navigate complex ethical dilemmas where business intersects with humanitarian crises.
• Develop risk management strategies: Integrating IHL considerations into corporate governance helps mitigate legal, reputational, and operational risks in volatile environments.
• Ensure ethical leadership: Businesses can play a proactive role in upholding humanitarian values, even when profit-driven pressures dominate. This course empowers students to lead with integrity in challenging situations.

Value to the Community

The humanitarian sector and the business world have traditionally operated in separate spheres. However, in today’s interconnected landscape, businesses increasingly play an essential role in social responsibility, sustainability, and crisis response. This course addresses that gap by:

• Building a sense of responsibility among students to engage in meaningful, value-driven leadership.
• Empowering future corporate leaders to integrate humanitarian perspectives into business strategies, especially in high-risk regions.
• Fostering cross-sector collaboration between management professionals and humanitarian actors to create more resilient and ethical business practices.

By offering �鶹���� students the tools to understand and engage with humanitarian challenges, the initiative helps prepare responsible leaders who contribute to a more open, sustainable, and inclusive world.

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Impact on the Future of the �鶹���� MIM Experience

The long-term vision of this initiative is to embed humanitarian dialogue across all �鶹���� schools, shaping the �鶹���� curriculum for future generations. By piloting the course at the University of St. Gallen (HSG), the team aims to gain valuable insights for expansion to �鶹���� schools overseas.

The Humanitarian Challenge, as an integral component of the course, provides �鶹���� students with direct, hands-on experience in the humanitarian world. Students will work on real-world projects, simulating scenarios where they must apply IHL principles to business decisions—whether addressing supply chain issues in conflict zones, managing corporate responsibility in humanitarian crises, or navigating ethical dilemmas in global operations.

The team envisions a �鶹���� network where the leaders of tomorrow embrace humane values in every business sector, across every country, and in every decision they make.

By pioneering this course, the project not only reinforces the �鶹���� spirit of global citizenship, collaboration, and responsible leadership, but also ensures that �鶹���� students are equipped to drive change in an increasingly complex world. This initiative marks a significant step toward a future where humanitarian values are not just complementary to international management but an essential part of how global leaders shape the world for the better.