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Disentangling Disinformation | Online Hate & Offline Harm: Implications of Social Media Usage in Humanitarian Settings
Federica Du Pasquier is a delegate at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), most recently coordinating its humanitarian diplomacy globally around the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Federica previously advised the ICRC President on digitalization, the institutional strategy, and roll-out of key diplomatic initiatives, with a focus on advancing the ICRC’s role as a neutral intermediary. In parallel, she spearheaded a partnership with the Swiss Polytechnic Schools to develop innovative solutions for more impactful humanitarian action. Prior to this, Federica contributed to ICRC’s protection activities and dialog with authorities in Ethiopia, Syria and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and to its legal and diplomatic outreach at the UN…
More InformationDemocracy: Hope and Window to Africa’s Future | A talk with Goodluck Jonathan, 14th President of Nigeria
Goodluck Jonathan is the former president of The Federal Republic of Nigeria (2010-2015). As president, he promoted democratization through the observance of the rule of law, enactment of the Freedom of Information Act, electoral reforms, and non-interference in electoral outcomes. He is committed to continuing to promote peace, democracy, and development in Africa through the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation where he serves as Chairman. This talk will be moderated by Ambassador Harry K. Thomas, Jr. and is sponsored by the Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program at the Jackson School of Global Affairs. This event is open only to members of the Yale community. A Yale ID will be required for…
More InformationPublic Sphere Salon @Yale: Elon Buys Twitter: What’s Next for the World's Town Square?
You are invited to join World Fellows Belabbes Benkredda and Raheel Khursheed for the inaugural Public Sphere Salon @Yale. On Friday, November 11 at 9AM ET, Belabbes and Raheel will host a virtual discussion titled “Elon Buys Twitter: What’s Next for the World’s Town Square?”. Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link: https://yale.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vzLTpjmZTPKelTtzdoxzBQ The Public Sphere Salon @Yale is a new initiative from Belabbes and Raheel and is supported by the International Leadership Center at the Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs.
More InformationDialectics of Mentalities of Ukraine, Russia and Belarus. History and Prospects
Members of the Yale community are invited to a lunchtime seminar of the European & Russian Studies MA Program and the REEES Program with Andrei Kureichik, 2022 Yale World Fellow. Andrei will lead a discussion on “Dialectics of Mentalities of Ukraine, Russia and Belarus. History and Prospects” Please RSVP to Christina Andriotis at christina.andriotis@yale.edu
More InformationChallenges to "Freedom of Expression" in Developing Countries Under Authoritarian Regimes
Join 2022 World Fellow Fakhar Durrani as he discusses challenges facing journalists in Pakistan. Fakhar is an investigative journalist for The News International, Pakistan’s leading English-language newspaper where he reports in-depth stories often in high-risk situations. This event is part of Saint Anthony Hall’s 2022 lecture series and is open to the Yale and New Haven communities.
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Political Competition as a Trigger for Instability in Africa
This webinar will explore how political competition devolve to destabilizing conflicts in Africa and the peculiar elements that make these trend rampant. It will interrogate various conflicts in the region and the nature of interventions that were deployed to address them. It will further explore the relevant steps and reforms needed to prevent these conflicts. It will also rely on firsthand account of mediators and political leaders in the panel to analyze the place of leadership and altruism in ensuring national stability and healthy democratic competition. Speakers: HE Olusegun Obasanjo, Former President Federal Republic of Nigeria (AU Special Envoy to Ethiopia) HE Mme Aminata Touré, Former Prime Minister of Republic…
More InformationCommunity-Based Conservation in Papua New Guinea: Challenges and Opportunities
Ambroise Brenier, 2020 World Fellow, was the Country Director of the Wildlife Conservation Society in Papua New Guinea from 2016 to 2021. He will talk about the in’s and out’s of working with government and indigenous communities, from tackling illegal logging, to addressing unsustainable uses of marine and forest resources. Ambroise will discuss the particular challenges the conservation community is facing, and opportunities to increase conservation impact, in this spectacular and unique part of the world.
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The Mosque and the State in a Multi-Party Democracy
Hosted by the Sanneh Institute and in partnership with the MacMillan Center at Yale, we invite you to join a virtual discussion about religion and state in Africa. The speakers include Idayat Hassan, 2015 World Fellow and Director of the Centre for Democracy and Development in Nigeria.
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