Vision
A peaceful world in which every person has full and equal access to human rights, no one is left behind, priority is given to people in greatest need, and society—including medical students and health workers—supports vulnerable groups.
SCORP
Human Rights & Peace
History of the Committee
The committee began in 1983 as the Standing Committee on Refugees, drawing attention to displaced populations and contributing to relief efforts. Members soon recognized that sustainable change required addressing violence, conflict and violations of human rights at their roots.
It became the Standing Committee on Refugees and Peace in 1995 and adopted its current name, the Standing Committee on Human Rights and Peace, in 2005. SCORP now unites students working toward equality, solidarity, dignity and peace.
Human Rights & Peace
Human-rights education, humanitarian action and advocacy for dignity and peace.
Mission
To empower and motivate medical students to promote and protect human rights and peace through advocacy, capacity building, awareness, activities and projects that contribute to a fair and peaceful world.
Objectives
- Strengthen student knowledge of human rights, peacebuilding, humanitarian response, international humanitarian law and human-rights violations.
- Equip medical students to act according to human rights and ethics in clinical practice and everyday life.
- Create and support campaigns, training and advocacy that advance the committee's vision.
- Contribute to IFMSA policy development on human rights and peace.
- Give members opportunities to advocate for policy implementation in national and international laws and frameworks.
- Collaborate with relevant partners on shared human-rights and peace objectives.
Main Topics
Human rights
SCORP's work is grounded in universal human-rights principles and the international agreements that protect human dignity, equality and freedom.
Peace
The committee understands peace as both the absence of conflict and the presence of equality, justice and social harmony.
Refugees and displaced people
Supporting refugees, migrants and other displaced communities remains a central priority, including advocacy for health, dignity, protection and inclusion.
Human rights and ethics
Activities help medical students and communities understand rights-based healthcare and apply ethical principles in education and clinical practice.
Disasters and humanitarian response
Natural and human-made disasters can deprive people of food, water, shelter, healthcare and safety; responsible preparedness and humanitarian action can reduce harm.
Vulnerable populations
SCORP addresses the needs of children, older people, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness and others exposed to discrimination, neglect or mistreatment.
IFMSA-Jo Activities
SCORP Projects & Activities
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All4Community Project
All4Community is a volunteer project dedicated to helping people who need support, including orphans, refugees, older people and those with healthcare needs. It aims to make a positive difference through simple acts of kindness and practical help, both independently and in partnership with other organizations.
- Volunteering steps: Ezzwiti, Iftars, Eid Step, Bahja, Waqf Thareed and King Hussein Foundation × UNRWA
- Online steps: Borbeeta campaign journal and Al Ghad article
- Every Voice Matters regional campaign discussing sign language
- Life vs License regional campaign discussing mental health
02
Diverse Jo Project
Diverse Jo is a community-driven initiative designed to create an inclusive platform that brings together diverse segments of society in one shared space. Built on equity, representation and meaningful engagement, it amplifies underrepresented voices while fostering connections among individuals, organizations and communities. More than an event, it turns ideas into impact by creating opportunities, raising awareness and empowering people to contribute actively to society.
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SCORP News Network (SNN)
SCORP News Network is a media-based initiative designed to keep medical students updated on humanitarian issues, crises and human-rights news regionally and worldwide. Its news-channel format delivers structured stories, reports and field highlights related to vulnerable populations and global humanitarian events.
The project bridges the gap between medical students and real-world humanitarian developments through accessible, consistent coverage that strengthens awareness, education and advocacy within SCORP and beyond.
- Ebola outbreak
- Traffic accidents
