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Tech's Responsibility to Refugees

Web Summit via YouTube

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Explore the intersection of technology and humanitarian aid in this 37-minute panel discussion from Web Summit 2017. Hear from experts representing UNICEF UK, HIAS, European Asylum Support Office, InterAction, SAWA Foundation for Development and Aid, and Al-jazeera as they delve into tech's responsibility towards refugees. Gain insights on understanding root causes, rapid crisis response, and the impact of technology in saving lives and tracking smuggling paths. Learn about security vetting processes and the intentional and unintentional consequences of tech interventions. Discover how individuals and organizations can contribute to supporting refugees through technological innovations and humanitarian efforts.

Syllabus

Intro
Introductions
UNICEF UK
Pointing questions
Context
Understanding the root cause
How can tech help
Whats different about this moment
Rapid response to the crisis
What tech has done
Security vetting
Intentional and unintentional
Lifesaving technology
Tracking smuggling paths
Questions
Interactionorg
One more question
What can we do
Outro

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