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From Geneva To Silicon Valley: Technology in Humanitarian Action

From Geneva To Silicon Valley: Technology in Humanitarian Action

Released Tuesday, 8th June 2021
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From Geneva To Silicon Valley: Technology in Humanitarian Action

From Geneva To Silicon Valley: Technology in Humanitarian Action

From Geneva To Silicon Valley: Technology in Humanitarian Action

From Geneva To Silicon Valley: Technology in Humanitarian Action

Tuesday, 8th June 2021
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Digital technologies – both their presence and absence during crises – are impacting humanitarian action and civilians’ lives. They are also impacting the means and method of warfare - leading to a “digitalization of armed conflicts”. In this podcast, Intercross host Elizabeth Rushing speaks with Saman Rejali, ICRC Law and Policy Advisor based in Geneva, and Yannick Heiniger, Deputy CEO of swissnex San Francisco, on their views about digital technologies and humanitarianism, exiting the echo-chambers of both the public and private sector to exchange views on using “tech for good”, balancing risks and opportunities brought forth by digitalization, the relevance of international humanitarian law in the digital age, and establishing bonds of trust – with affected people and across sectors - amidst the COVID-19 pandemic through digital diplomacy and more.

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