A multi-disciplinary workshop about extreme vulnerability in situations of forced migration and humanitarian response
A multi-disciplinary workshop and series of events about extreme vulnerability in situations of forced migration and humanitarian response were convened at ANU. The workshop uniquely brought together 30+ scholars and leading crisis response practitioners working in humanitarian protection, women’s and children’s rights from all over the world on Ngunnawal and Namburi country. Remarkable discussions across methodologies and about different contexts.
The group used an deliberately inclusive method to facilitate contributions to important conversations on difficult issues including violence, the aid changing landscapes gender-based violence, displacement, genocide, war, indigeneity, resistance, vulnerabilities, solidarity and protection for all. The workshop opened with an extended welcome to country with Paul House, and panel discussion on “moving beyond acknowledgement” with First Nations participants in dialogue.
Session chairs included CEVAW associates. Key note address by Gabriella Sanchez The workshop sat at the intersection of several research projects supported by the ARC led by Professor Bina D’Costa, including CEVAW. It was also supported by the Myanmar Research Centre and Girls Run the World, among others.