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DISPLACEMENT - Uncertain Journeys, curated by the University of Arts London with the presence of artist Lucy Orta.
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
September 9.
Displacement Activity.
Net Curtains. Pain in the hole. Wash, Iron, Starch and carefully fold. Right ones for each window can't be mixing them up. Hang right and spread even,No creases or tucks.
Or you'll get a earful.
The fourth meeting of the Advisory Committee took place from 1-3 March 2023 and served as an opportunity to shape the PDD’s next phase, post-2023 and elaborate input to the strategy review process.
The meeting allowed participants to exchange and share their latest work and ongoing or planned initiatives around the topic of disaster displacement. Above all, it provided the opportunity to plan future collaborative engagement and formulate strategic advice for the PDD’s next steps.
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
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]
2023-10-31: The officials attending the meet during the SADC-AfDB-UNHCR Joint Technical Meeting on Forced Displacement, Fragility and Climate Resilience - Day2.
DISPLACEMENT - Uncertain Journeys, curated by the University of the Arts London, with the presence of artist Lucy Orta.
A nice old cartoon about Expo Ernie displacing some older people when they shut some of the senior facilities down.
DISPLACEMENT - Uncertain Journeys, curated by the University of Arts London with the presence of artist Lucy Orta.
2021-03-03: António Vitorino, Director General, IOM speaking during the virtual Aswan Forum: Addressing Forced Displacement in National Planning and Peace Processes.
2021-03-03: H.E. Filippo Grandi, United nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR speaking during the virtual Aswan Forum : Addressing Forced Displacement in National Planning and Peace Processes.
Disaster displacement is one of the big humanitarian challenges of our times and is likely to significantly increase in the context of climate change. Building on the work of the Nansen Initiative on disaster-induced cross-border displacement, the lecture will explore different tools available to address displacement and other forms of disaster-related human mobility.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Professor Walter Kälin is a Swiss international human rights lawyer, legal scholar, and advocate. Currently, he is professor of constitutional and international law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Bern (Switzerland), and Envoy of the Chairmanship of the Nansen Initiative. He served as a member of the UN Human Rights Committee until the end of 2014. From 2004 until 2010, he was the Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General on Internally Displaced Persons. Professor Kälin is the author of numerous works including The Face of Human Rights (2004) and The Law of International Human Rights Protection (2009). He received his doctor of law from the University of Bern and his LL.M. from Harvard University.
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]
Nov. 12, 2022
Philadelphia
Development in Philly is out of control, worsening conditions for working class people & the environment. Hundreds of community activists took to the streets to set the tone for Philly's 2023 election: anyone running for mayor or city council better have policy solutions for ensuring long-term, working class residents have a place in this city and that Philly is truly tackling and prepared for the climate crisis.
The march was organized by community groups fighting for land justice across our city, including Philly Thrive, Sunrise Movement, VietLead, Save UCTownhomes, Save the Meadows, Cobbs Creek EJ, and more!