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Managing Forced Displacement in Africa
How Collective Efforts Can More Effectively Address the Surge of Refugees and Displaced Persons
Africa hosts more than one-third of the world’s refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs)—many of whom are fleeing ongoing conflicts in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, and the Central African Republic. This growing phenomenon impacts not only those fleeing conflict, but also the host communities and countries who now face complex logistical and humanitarian challenges. A comprehensive response to this problem must seek to address root causes, thereby preventing further displacement, and also find durable solutions for the many millions already displaced.
Human migration is a natural, constant process and contributes to the development of cultures and economies. But when displacement is forced—whether by violent conflict, poor governance, or environmental factors such as natural disasters or drought—the displaced often find themselves traumatized and vulnerable to physical and economic insecurity. And for those who live in refugee camps and host communities, the conditions are as diverse as the issues that drive displacement. That’s why, in acknowledgement of both the challenges of displacement and the leadership roles played by African countries that host refugees, the African Union has named 2019 the year of refugees, IDPs and returnees.
The U.S. Institute of Peace, the African Diplomatic Corps, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a discussion on forced displacement in Africa. The panel conversation highlighted African policy responses to displacement at the national, regional, and continental level, discuss current and anticipated challenges, and brainstorm innovative approaches. Follow the conversation with #AfricaDayUSIP.
Speakers
H.E. Soorooj Phokeer, opening remarks
Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius
Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), opening remarks
U.S. Representative from California
Carol Thompson O’Connell, opening remarks
Acting Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration, U.S. Department of State
H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana
Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda
H.E. Wilson Mutagaywa Kajumula Masilingi
Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania
H.E Mull Ssebujja Katende
Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda
Matthew Reynolds
Regional Representative of the UN Refugee Agency for the United States of America and the Caribbean, UNHCR
Ger Duany
Regional Goodwill Ambassador for the East and Horn of Africa, UNHCR
Nancy Lindborg, moderator
President, U.S. Institute of Peace
Miame and her son, displaced due to Cyclone Kenneth and insecurity in Cabo Delgado, water their garden in Ibo Island. Photo: IOM 2021/Shanice Ubisse
Garadagh: A resettled family in front of their new home, January 2001
Credit: Norwegian Refugee Council
Feb. 21, 2017. Boston, MA.
Our Money, Our Communities Rally and March from Bank of America, 100 Federal St in Boston to Santander Bank Headquarters.
Bank worker unions are the norm in other countries around the world (and the US is the only country where Santander workers arenât unionized). Santander workers present their petition to management in Boston making them the first workers at a major US bank to try to unionize.
Jack Smith writes:
âThe U.S. bank workers have three demands. The first is greater wages and greater share of the profits, and the second is stable, full-time jobs. Crisp uniforms and polished storefronts aside, bank tellers are solidly low-wage employees â and wages have only taken a downturn over the past decade; as of May 2015, the median annual wage for a bank teller was $26,410.
The third demand isnât just about protecting workers or shoring up their jobs â itâs about stopping predatory banking practices that pit bank workers against their own communities.â
This third demand is especially important here in New England, as evidenced by a recent report documents Santanderâs discriminatory lending practices, which have had a particularly damaging impact in Massachusetts. Worker input could help to change those practices, as it did in the case of Wells Fargo last year.
Committee for Better Banks is a group of bank workers and consumers dedicated to improving the financial services industry for everyone by stopping foreclosures, displacement, and bank worker abuse.
Sponsored by: Committee for Better Banks, Massachusetts Jobs with Justice, Right to the City, City Life/Vida Urbana, Massachusetts Alliance against Predatory Lending, United for a Fair Economy, Massachusetts AFL-CIO, Communications Workers of America.
© 2017 Marilyn Humphries
Art met policy at the 25th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 25)
The PDD partnered with the COAL (Coalition for Art and Sustainable Development) Prize and DISPLACEMENT: Uncertain Journeys to bring the work of artists from around the world on the issue of displacement related to disasters and the adverse effects of climate change to the UN COP25. Spread over three days, the work of the ten finalists of the 2019 COAL Prize were showcased at COP25 to initiate exchanges on the topic through artwork. The winner of the Prize engaged with policymakers and other conference participants in conversation at the official side-event of the Warsaw International Mechanism (WIM) Task Force on Displacement (TFD) and at the award ceremony at the French Pavilion. The events took place at IFEMA Feria de Madrid, Spain, in December 2019.
Managing Forced Displacement in Africa
How Collective Efforts Can More Effectively Address the Surge of Refugees and Displaced Persons
Africa hosts more than one-third of the world’s refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs)—many of whom are fleeing ongoing conflicts in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, and the Central African Republic. This growing phenomenon impacts not only those fleeing conflict, but also the host communities and countries who now face complex logistical and humanitarian challenges. A comprehensive response to this problem must seek to address root causes, thereby preventing further displacement, and also find durable solutions for the many millions already displaced.
Human migration is a natural, constant process and contributes to the development of cultures and economies. But when displacement is forced—whether by violent conflict, poor governance, or environmental factors such as natural disasters or drought—the displaced often find themselves traumatized and vulnerable to physical and economic insecurity. And for those who live in refugee camps and host communities, the conditions are as diverse as the issues that drive displacement. That’s why, in acknowledgement of both the challenges of displacement and the leadership roles played by African countries that host refugees, the African Union has named 2019 the year of refugees, IDPs and returnees.
The U.S. Institute of Peace, the African Diplomatic Corps, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a discussion on forced displacement in Africa. The panel conversation highlighted African policy responses to displacement at the national, regional, and continental level, discuss current and anticipated challenges, and brainstorm innovative approaches. Follow the conversation with #AfricaDayUSIP.
Speakers
H.E. Soorooj Phokeer, opening remarks
Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius
Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), opening remarks
U.S. Representative from California
Carol Thompson O’Connell, opening remarks
Acting Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration, U.S. Department of State
H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana
Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda
H.E. Wilson Mutagaywa Kajumula Masilingi
Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania
H.E Mull Ssebujja Katende
Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda
Matthew Reynolds
Regional Representative of the UN Refugee Agency for the United States of America and the Caribbean, UNHCR
Ger Duany
Regional Goodwill Ambassador for the East and Horn of Africa, UNHCR
Nancy Lindborg, moderator
President, U.S. Institute of Peace
DISPLACEMENT
Digital Art Gallery
Graphite 2003
Melbourne, Australia
Using Augmented Reality as a bridge between two locations, it is our intent to introduce peculiar and disappearing elements found in Singapore and virtually put it on the streets of Melbourne. We hope to create a discourse about localized representations, expectations and to create a dialogue between street spaces in Singapore and spaces in Melbourne additionally it embodies a depth enhancement of 2D based documentaries and audience / art interaction. Technologically this project showcases possibilities of an interactive art embodying a mixed reality space of Singapore and Australia through the use of wearable computing, 3D video capture and real time point-of-view rendering. We believe that it has potential advantages to support a future in cyber-human interaction, it enables intuitive interaction with the physical and virtual world and is an ideal candidate for the cyberfication of practices / rituals / occurrences
Paul Lincoln
Technical research
Dr Adrian David Cheok &DrHirokazo Kato
Managing Forced Displacement in Africa
How Collective Efforts Can More Effectively Address the Surge of Refugees and Displaced Persons
Africa hosts more than one-third of the world’s refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs)—many of whom are fleeing ongoing conflicts in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, and the Central African Republic. This growing phenomenon impacts not only those fleeing conflict, but also the host communities and countries who now face complex logistical and humanitarian challenges. A comprehensive response to this problem must seek to address root causes, thereby preventing further displacement, and also find durable solutions for the many millions already displaced.
Human migration is a natural, constant process and contributes to the development of cultures and economies. But when displacement is forced—whether by violent conflict, poor governance, or environmental factors such as natural disasters or drought—the displaced often find themselves traumatized and vulnerable to physical and economic insecurity. And for those who live in refugee camps and host communities, the conditions are as diverse as the issues that drive displacement. That’s why, in acknowledgement of both the challenges of displacement and the leadership roles played by African countries that host refugees, the African Union has named 2019 the year of refugees, IDPs and returnees.
The U.S. Institute of Peace, the African Diplomatic Corps, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a discussion on forced displacement in Africa. The panel conversation highlighted African policy responses to displacement at the national, regional, and continental level, discuss current and anticipated challenges, and brainstorm innovative approaches. Follow the conversation with #AfricaDayUSIP.
Speakers
H.E. Soorooj Phokeer, opening remarks
Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius
Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), opening remarks
U.S. Representative from California
Carol Thompson O’Connell, opening remarks
Acting Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration, U.S. Department of State
H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana
Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda
H.E. Wilson Mutagaywa Kajumula Masilingi
Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania
H.E Mull Ssebujja Katende
Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda
Matthew Reynolds
Regional Representative of the UN Refugee Agency for the United States of America and the Caribbean, UNHCR
Ger Duany
Regional Goodwill Ambassador for the East and Horn of Africa, UNHCR
Nancy Lindborg, moderator
President, U.S. Institute of Peace
Managing Forced Displacement in Africa
How Collective Efforts Can More Effectively Address the Surge of Refugees and Displaced Persons
Africa hosts more than one-third of the world’s refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs)—many of whom are fleeing ongoing conflicts in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, and the Central African Republic. This growing phenomenon impacts not only those fleeing conflict, but also the host communities and countries who now face complex logistical and humanitarian challenges. A comprehensive response to this problem must seek to address root causes, thereby preventing further displacement, and also find durable solutions for the many millions already displaced.
Human migration is a natural, constant process and contributes to the development of cultures and economies. But when displacement is forced—whether by violent conflict, poor governance, or environmental factors such as natural disasters or drought—the displaced often find themselves traumatized and vulnerable to physical and economic insecurity. And for those who live in refugee camps and host communities, the conditions are as diverse as the issues that drive displacement. That’s why, in acknowledgement of both the challenges of displacement and the leadership roles played by African countries that host refugees, the African Union has named 2019 the year of refugees, IDPs and returnees.
The U.S. Institute of Peace, the African Diplomatic Corps, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a discussion on forced displacement in Africa. The panel conversation highlighted African policy responses to displacement at the national, regional, and continental level, discuss current and anticipated challenges, and brainstorm innovative approaches. Follow the conversation with #AfricaDayUSIP.
Speakers
H.E. Soorooj Phokeer, opening remarks
Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius
Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), opening remarks
U.S. Representative from California
Carol Thompson O’Connell, opening remarks
Acting Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration, U.S. Department of State
H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana
Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda
H.E. Wilson Mutagaywa Kajumula Masilingi
Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania
H.E Mull Ssebujja Katende
Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda
Matthew Reynolds
Regional Representative of the UN Refugee Agency for the United States of America and the Caribbean, UNHCR
Ger Duany
Regional Goodwill Ambassador for the East and Horn of Africa, UNHCR
Nancy Lindborg, moderator
President, U.S. Institute of Peace
Managing Forced Displacement in Africa
How Collective Efforts Can More Effectively Address the Surge of Refugees and Displaced Persons
Africa hosts more than one-third of the world’s refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs)—many of whom are fleeing ongoing conflicts in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, and the Central African Republic. This growing phenomenon impacts not only those fleeing conflict, but also the host communities and countries who now face complex logistical and humanitarian challenges. A comprehensive response to this problem must seek to address root causes, thereby preventing further displacement, and also find durable solutions for the many millions already displaced.
Human migration is a natural, constant process and contributes to the development of cultures and economies. But when displacement is forced—whether by violent conflict, poor governance, or environmental factors such as natural disasters or drought—the displaced often find themselves traumatized and vulnerable to physical and economic insecurity. And for those who live in refugee camps and host communities, the conditions are as diverse as the issues that drive displacement. That’s why, in acknowledgement of both the challenges of displacement and the leadership roles played by African countries that host refugees, the African Union has named 2019 the year of refugees, IDPs and returnees.
The U.S. Institute of Peace, the African Diplomatic Corps, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a discussion on forced displacement in Africa. The panel conversation highlighted African policy responses to displacement at the national, regional, and continental level, discuss current and anticipated challenges, and brainstorm innovative approaches. Follow the conversation with #AfricaDayUSIP.
Speakers
H.E. Soorooj Phokeer, opening remarks
Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius
Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), opening remarks
U.S. Representative from California
Carol Thompson O’Connell, opening remarks
Acting Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration, U.S. Department of State
H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana
Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda
H.E. Wilson Mutagaywa Kajumula Masilingi
Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania
H.E Mull Ssebujja Katende
Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda
Matthew Reynolds
Regional Representative of the UN Refugee Agency for the United States of America and the Caribbean, UNHCR
Ger Duany
Regional Goodwill Ambassador for the East and Horn of Africa, UNHCR
Nancy Lindborg, moderator
President, U.S. Institute of Peace
Managing Forced Displacement in Africa
How Collective Efforts Can More Effectively Address the Surge of Refugees and Displaced Persons
Africa hosts more than one-third of the world’s refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs)—many of whom are fleeing ongoing conflicts in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, and the Central African Republic. This growing phenomenon impacts not only those fleeing conflict, but also the host communities and countries who now face complex logistical and humanitarian challenges. A comprehensive response to this problem must seek to address root causes, thereby preventing further displacement, and also find durable solutions for the many millions already displaced.
Human migration is a natural, constant process and contributes to the development of cultures and economies. But when displacement is forced—whether by violent conflict, poor governance, or environmental factors such as natural disasters or drought—the displaced often find themselves traumatized and vulnerable to physical and economic insecurity. And for those who live in refugee camps and host communities, the conditions are as diverse as the issues that drive displacement. That’s why, in acknowledgement of both the challenges of displacement and the leadership roles played by African countries that host refugees, the African Union has named 2019 the year of refugees, IDPs and returnees.
The U.S. Institute of Peace, the African Diplomatic Corps, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a discussion on forced displacement in Africa. The panel conversation highlighted African policy responses to displacement at the national, regional, and continental level, discuss current and anticipated challenges, and brainstorm innovative approaches. Follow the conversation with #AfricaDayUSIP.
Speakers
H.E. Soorooj Phokeer, opening remarks
Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius
Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), opening remarks
U.S. Representative from California
Carol Thompson O’Connell, opening remarks
Acting Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration, U.S. Department of State
H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana
Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda
H.E. Wilson Mutagaywa Kajumula Masilingi
Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania
H.E Mull Ssebujja Katende
Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda
Matthew Reynolds
Regional Representative of the UN Refugee Agency for the United States of America and the Caribbean, UNHCR
Ger Duany
Regional Goodwill Ambassador for the East and Horn of Africa, UNHCR
Nancy Lindborg, moderator
President, U.S. Institute of Peace
Andy from The Displacements. You'll have heard of them soon. They're AMAZING.
(and yes... the chap in the background is removing his trousers)
Art met policy at the 25th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 25)
The PDD partnered with the COAL (Coalition for Art and Sustainable Development) Prize and DISPLACEMENT: Uncertain Journeys to bring the work of artists from around the world on the issue of displacement related to disasters and the adverse effects of climate change to the UN COP25. Spread over three days, the work of the ten finalists of the 2019 COAL Prize were showcased at COP25 to initiate exchanges on the topic through artwork. The winner of the Prize engaged with policymakers and other conference participants in conversation at the official side-event of the Warsaw International Mechanism (WIM) Task Force on Displacement (TFD) and at the award ceremony at the French Pavilion. The events took place at IFEMA Feria de Madrid, Spain, in December 2019.
Managing Forced Displacement in Africa
How Collective Efforts Can More Effectively Address the Surge of Refugees and Displaced Persons
Africa hosts more than one-third of the world’s refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs)—many of whom are fleeing ongoing conflicts in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, and the Central African Republic. This growing phenomenon impacts not only those fleeing conflict, but also the host communities and countries who now face complex logistical and humanitarian challenges. A comprehensive response to this problem must seek to address root causes, thereby preventing further displacement, and also find durable solutions for the many millions already displaced.
Human migration is a natural, constant process and contributes to the development of cultures and economies. But when displacement is forced—whether by violent conflict, poor governance, or environmental factors such as natural disasters or drought—the displaced often find themselves traumatized and vulnerable to physical and economic insecurity. And for those who live in refugee camps and host communities, the conditions are as diverse as the issues that drive displacement. That’s why, in acknowledgement of both the challenges of displacement and the leadership roles played by African countries that host refugees, the African Union has named 2019 the year of refugees, IDPs and returnees.
The U.S. Institute of Peace, the African Diplomatic Corps, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a discussion on forced displacement in Africa. The panel conversation highlighted African policy responses to displacement at the national, regional, and continental level, discuss current and anticipated challenges, and brainstorm innovative approaches. Follow the conversation with #AfricaDayUSIP.
Speakers
H.E. Soorooj Phokeer, opening remarks
Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius
Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), opening remarks
U.S. Representative from California
Carol Thompson O’Connell, opening remarks
Acting Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration, U.S. Department of State
H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana
Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda
H.E. Wilson Mutagaywa Kajumula Masilingi
Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania
H.E Mull Ssebujja Katende
Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda
Matthew Reynolds
Regional Representative of the UN Refugee Agency for the United States of America and the Caribbean, UNHCR
Ger Duany
Regional Goodwill Ambassador for the East and Horn of Africa, UNHCR
Nancy Lindborg, moderator
President, U.S. Institute of Peace
Campaign on the report: Internal Displacement in the NorthernTriangle of Central America, published in August 2019
Read the report: www.oas.org/en/iachr/reports/pdfs/InternalDisplacement.pdf
Read the practical guide: www.oas.org/en/iachr/reports/pdfs/Guide-InternalDisplacem...
Go to the multimedia site: cidhoea.wixsite.com/triangulonorte/english
May 2012 list for the Monthly Scavenger Hunt group.
Item #9: what makes you sad
This is the home of a cardinal that has fallen. The grounds crew at school mowed the courtyard outside my classroom yesterday. I think they may have accidentally knocked the nest out of the bush it was in.
Alex Lim from Pimodi Photography volunteer to shoot for DISPLACEMENTS - A Community Arts Project in the heart of Mt Sophia/Selegie on 08 June 2013. [www.13wilkieterrace.com/events]
My calculations for vector math to describe the motion following a flick of the finger on touch sensitive computer devices.
The Sentinel-1 radar images are used to caliberate the 24 hour prediction model and create slope-instability risk maps at a particular interval of time. In the regions of South of Europe, change in climatic conditions and precipitation patterns leads to concentrated periods of heavy rainfall followed by heavy accumulation of debris and occurrence of landslides. In order to predict the mixture of geological and hydrological phenomenon, Sentinel-1A and B revisit each part of the Earth every six days with the same line of sight. This opened up the possibility to use satellites for monitoring as well as mapping. The given imagery gives information of the high subsidence rates (shown in red) by zooming in on the flood plains of the cities of Florence, Prato and Pistoia in the north-western part of Italy, Europe.
IMAGE © European Space Agency (ESA)
SATPALDA is an ISO 9001:2008 company and a reseller of multiple satellite data products and allied services. SATPALDA has always tried to push latest Remote Sensing techniques in support for current global issues such as climate change, Environment and security. For more information login: www.satpalda.com
Managing Forced Displacement in Africa
How Collective Efforts Can More Effectively Address the Surge of Refugees and Displaced Persons
Africa hosts more than one-third of the world’s refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs)—many of whom are fleeing ongoing conflicts in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, and the Central African Republic. This growing phenomenon impacts not only those fleeing conflict, but also the host communities and countries who now face complex logistical and humanitarian challenges. A comprehensive response to this problem must seek to address root causes, thereby preventing further displacement, and also find durable solutions for the many millions already displaced.
Human migration is a natural, constant process and contributes to the development of cultures and economies. But when displacement is forced—whether by violent conflict, poor governance, or environmental factors such as natural disasters or drought—the displaced often find themselves traumatized and vulnerable to physical and economic insecurity. And for those who live in refugee camps and host communities, the conditions are as diverse as the issues that drive displacement. That’s why, in acknowledgement of both the challenges of displacement and the leadership roles played by African countries that host refugees, the African Union has named 2019 the year of refugees, IDPs and returnees.
The U.S. Institute of Peace, the African Diplomatic Corps, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a discussion on forced displacement in Africa. The panel conversation highlighted African policy responses to displacement at the national, regional, and continental level, discuss current and anticipated challenges, and brainstorm innovative approaches. Follow the conversation with #AfricaDayUSIP.
Speakers
H.E. Soorooj Phokeer, opening remarks
Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius
Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), opening remarks
U.S. Representative from California
Carol Thompson O’Connell, opening remarks
Acting Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration, U.S. Department of State
H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana
Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda
H.E. Wilson Mutagaywa Kajumula Masilingi
Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania
H.E Mull Ssebujja Katende
Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda
Matthew Reynolds
Regional Representative of the UN Refugee Agency for the United States of America and the Caribbean, UNHCR
Ger Duany
Regional Goodwill Ambassador for the East and Horn of Africa, UNHCR
Nancy Lindborg, moderator
President, U.S. Institute of Peace
Managing Forced Displacement in Africa
How Collective Efforts Can More Effectively Address the Surge of Refugees and Displaced Persons
Africa hosts more than one-third of the world’s refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs)—many of whom are fleeing ongoing conflicts in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, and the Central African Republic. This growing phenomenon impacts not only those fleeing conflict, but also the host communities and countries who now face complex logistical and humanitarian challenges. A comprehensive response to this problem must seek to address root causes, thereby preventing further displacement, and also find durable solutions for the many millions already displaced.
Human migration is a natural, constant process and contributes to the development of cultures and economies. But when displacement is forced—whether by violent conflict, poor governance, or environmental factors such as natural disasters or drought—the displaced often find themselves traumatized and vulnerable to physical and economic insecurity. And for those who live in refugee camps and host communities, the conditions are as diverse as the issues that drive displacement. That’s why, in acknowledgement of both the challenges of displacement and the leadership roles played by African countries that host refugees, the African Union has named 2019 the year of refugees, IDPs and returnees.
The U.S. Institute of Peace, the African Diplomatic Corps, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a discussion on forced displacement in Africa. The panel conversation highlighted African policy responses to displacement at the national, regional, and continental level, discuss current and anticipated challenges, and brainstorm innovative approaches. Follow the conversation with #AfricaDayUSIP.
Speakers
H.E. Soorooj Phokeer, opening remarks
Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius
Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), opening remarks
U.S. Representative from California
Carol Thompson O’Connell, opening remarks
Acting Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration, U.S. Department of State
H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana
Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda
H.E. Wilson Mutagaywa Kajumula Masilingi
Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania
H.E Mull Ssebujja Katende
Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda
Matthew Reynolds
Regional Representative of the UN Refugee Agency for the United States of America and the Caribbean, UNHCR
Ger Duany
Regional Goodwill Ambassador for the East and Horn of Africa, UNHCR
Nancy Lindborg, moderator
President, U.S. Institute of Peace
DISPLACEMENT
Digital Art Gallery
Graphite 2003
Melbourne, Australia
Using Augmented Reality as a bridge between two locations, it is our intent to introduce peculiar and disappearing elements found in Singapore and virtually put it on the streets of Melbourne. We hope to create a discourse about localized representations, expectations and to create a dialogue between street spaces in Singapore and spaces in Melbourne additionally it embodies a depth enhancement of 2D based documentaries and audience / art interaction. Technologically this project showcases possibilities of an interactive art embodying a mixed reality space of Singapore and Australia through the use of wearable computing, 3D video capture and real time point-of-view rendering. We believe that it has potential advantages to support a future in cyber-human interaction, it enables intuitive interaction with the physical and virtual world and is an ideal candidate for the cyberfication of practices / rituals / occurrences
Paul Lincoln
Technical research
Dr Adrian David Cheok &DrHirokazo Kato
Managing Forced Displacement in Africa
How Collective Efforts Can More Effectively Address the Surge of Refugees and Displaced Persons
Africa hosts more than one-third of the world’s refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs)—many of whom are fleeing ongoing conflicts in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, and the Central African Republic. This growing phenomenon impacts not only those fleeing conflict, but also the host communities and countries who now face complex logistical and humanitarian challenges. A comprehensive response to this problem must seek to address root causes, thereby preventing further displacement, and also find durable solutions for the many millions already displaced.
Human migration is a natural, constant process and contributes to the development of cultures and economies. But when displacement is forced—whether by violent conflict, poor governance, or environmental factors such as natural disasters or drought—the displaced often find themselves traumatized and vulnerable to physical and economic insecurity. And for those who live in refugee camps and host communities, the conditions are as diverse as the issues that drive displacement. That’s why, in acknowledgement of both the challenges of displacement and the leadership roles played by African countries that host refugees, the African Union has named 2019 the year of refugees, IDPs and returnees.
The U.S. Institute of Peace, the African Diplomatic Corps, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a discussion on forced displacement in Africa. The panel conversation highlighted African policy responses to displacement at the national, regional, and continental level, discuss current and anticipated challenges, and brainstorm innovative approaches. Follow the conversation with #AfricaDayUSIP.
Speakers
H.E. Soorooj Phokeer, opening remarks
Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius
Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), opening remarks
U.S. Representative from California
Carol Thompson O’Connell, opening remarks
Acting Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration, U.S. Department of State
H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana
Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda
H.E. Wilson Mutagaywa Kajumula Masilingi
Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania
H.E Mull Ssebujja Katende
Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda
Matthew Reynolds
Regional Representative of the UN Refugee Agency for the United States of America and the Caribbean, UNHCR
Ger Duany
Regional Goodwill Ambassador for the East and Horn of Africa, UNHCR
Nancy Lindborg, moderator
President, U.S. Institute of Peace
Alex Lim from Pimodi Photography volunteer to shoot for DISPLACEMENTS - A Community Arts Project in the heart of Mt Sophia/Selegie on 08 June 2013. [www.13wilkieterrace.com/events]
Managing Forced Displacement in Africa
How Collective Efforts Can More Effectively Address the Surge of Refugees and Displaced Persons
Africa hosts more than one-third of the world’s refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs)—many of whom are fleeing ongoing conflicts in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, and the Central African Republic. This growing phenomenon impacts not only those fleeing conflict, but also the host communities and countries who now face complex logistical and humanitarian challenges. A comprehensive response to this problem must seek to address root causes, thereby preventing further displacement, and also find durable solutions for the many millions already displaced.
Human migration is a natural, constant process and contributes to the development of cultures and economies. But when displacement is forced—whether by violent conflict, poor governance, or environmental factors such as natural disasters or drought—the displaced often find themselves traumatized and vulnerable to physical and economic insecurity. And for those who live in refugee camps and host communities, the conditions are as diverse as the issues that drive displacement. That’s why, in acknowledgement of both the challenges of displacement and the leadership roles played by African countries that host refugees, the African Union has named 2019 the year of refugees, IDPs and returnees.
The U.S. Institute of Peace, the African Diplomatic Corps, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a discussion on forced displacement in Africa. The panel conversation highlighted African policy responses to displacement at the national, regional, and continental level, discuss current and anticipated challenges, and brainstorm innovative approaches. Follow the conversation with #AfricaDayUSIP.
Speakers
H.E. Soorooj Phokeer, opening remarks
Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius
Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), opening remarks
U.S. Representative from California
Carol Thompson O’Connell, opening remarks
Acting Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration, U.S. Department of State
H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana
Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda
H.E. Wilson Mutagaywa Kajumula Masilingi
Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania
H.E Mull Ssebujja Katende
Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda
Matthew Reynolds
Regional Representative of the UN Refugee Agency for the United States of America and the Caribbean, UNHCR
Ger Duany
Regional Goodwill Ambassador for the East and Horn of Africa, UNHCR
Nancy Lindborg, moderator
President, U.S. Institute of Peace