Society & Human Rights

Digital Influencers and Their Role in Shaping Public Discourse

Aruuke Uran Kyzy - 16 March 2018

As digital media on mobile devices is the primary platform of communication with the outside world, the rise of digital influencers continues to grow....

Big Business For Big Solutions: Encouraging Corporate Social Responsibility

Öykü Hazal Tural - 16 March 2018

This session discussed the role that big businesses and entrepreneurs play in effecting social development and change. Considering that the international community is failing...

Capitalizing on Fear: The Politicization of Xenophobia and Islamophobia

Fawaz Abdul Salam - 16 March 2018

This session discussed the current upsurge of xenophobia and Islamophobia in Europe and North America. Both problematic discourses operate at various levels of intensity,...

Transforming Humanitarian Aid: A Refined Approach

Abdinor Hassan Dahir - 16 March 2018

This session dealt with transforming the conventional humanitarian aid system towards a more refined assistance approach. It kicked off with two fundamental questions posted...

Re-thinking Media: Responsible Reporting on Humanitarian Crises

Aruuke Uran Kyzy - 16 March 2018

The session discussed ‘responsible journalism’ and how the term ‘objectivity’ needs to be rephrased in relation to reporting on war zones. Secondly, panellists discussed...

Life for Syrians Across Europe Remains Precarious Seven Years On

Fawaz Abdul Salam - 8 February 2018

A rise in right-wing nationalism across the European Union has resulted in increased hardship for many Syrian refugees. Seven years after fleeing the war...

Why the Label ‘Migrant’ Should Bother You

Semanur Pekkendir - 5 February 2018

Summer 2015 saw the fixation of international media outlets upon "Europe's Migrant Crisis". It was the largest wave of mass-migration that Europe has faced...