Design for Humanity Summit II: Design in the Time of Displacement
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The Design for Humanity Summit II: Design in the Time of Displacement at Fordham University is hosted by the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (IIHA) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), will explore the intersection of design and humanitarian action for dignified crisis response.
The event will feature a keynote address by Amy Goodman, Host and Executive Producer of Democracy Now!, who will speak on the impact of data-driven storytelling.
Argentina Szabados, IOM Regional Director for South-Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and Richard Blewitt, Head of the Delegation and Permanent Representative to the United Nations for the International Federation of Red Cross and Crescent, will also offer keynote speeches.
Design Dialogues and Workshops will present innovative ideas and projects that foster inclusion, dignity, beauty, and integration for people uprooted by humanitarian crises as they rebuild their lives.
Design for Humanity Dialogues
#1 From Camps to Communities - moderated by Brian Kelly
Speakers will focus on the physical dimensions of the spaces temporarily inhabited or occupied by migrants, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees – spaces of mobility, transition, refuge, and permanence. From sustainable planning in displacement crises to urban and regional integration, speakers will discuss how design can contribute to more prepared and resilient communities in displacement settings.
#2 From Data to Stories - moderated by Amy Goodman
Speakers will explore the role of data and design in narrating journeys of displacement to evoke empathy, action and social change to the public. The discussion will delve into the various ways data-driven storytelling can enhance the work of humanitarians to promote human rights and amplify the voices of people on the move.
See the full list of speakers and agenda at www.design4humanity.org
Students and Fordham staff and faculty free with a valid ID.
