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On 18 June 2024, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini joined PRIO to share his insights on what he has experienced in Gaza. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is the main humanitarian aid provider in the Gaza Strip. It is also responsible for running schools and healthcare for millions of Palestinian refugees in Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. The UN organization is facing a funding crisis worsened by Israel’s war in Gaza and the unproven Israeli accusations against the agency. Lazzarini informed us about the dire situation for Palestine refugees in the Middle East and the crisis facing the agency.
Speakers
Introduction by PRIO Director Henrik UrdalKeynote by UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe LazzariniComments by Vebjørn Dysvik, Director General, Department of Regional Affairs, Norwegian MFAComments by PRIO researcher Jørgen Jensehaugen Panel conversation between Commissioner-General Lazzarini, Vebjørn Dysvik and Jørgen Jensehaugen moderated by Maria Gabrielsen Jumbert, Senior Researcher at PRIORead more about this event here: https://www.prio.org/events/9147
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Over the past few years we have seen a number of violent conflicts erupt: The Russian invasion in Ukraine, the civil war in Ethiopia, the conflict between Israel and Palestine. The past three years have been the most violent period since the end of the Cold War. Is the world becoming a more violent place, or is this an unfortunate coincidence of several violent wars occurring at the same time?
The seminar speakers delved into the new UCDP conflict data to explore what the data and the trends can tell us about these questions.
ProgramPresentation by Therese Petterson, Research Coordinator, Department of Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala UniversityPanel conversation with Brynjar Lia, Professor, University of Oslo and Mauricio Rivera Celestino, Senior Researcher, PRIOSiri Aas Rustad, Research Director at PRIO, moderated the conversation.
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Developments in Palestine between 1905 and 1948 can be analysed with reference to increasing tensions between two different colonial pacts emerging in the same territory. One was between Britain and the Palestinians, the other was between Britain and the Zionist movement.
In this seminar, the dual process of state formation in the Levant is compared with other processes of state formation in the region at the same time, in particular with settler colonialism in Algeria and with the kinds of colonial pacts that evolved in other states formed in the former Ottoman Arab area (Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq).
Speakers
Fredrik Engelstad, Professor Emeritus, University of Oslo and Institute for Social ResearchLars Mjøset, Professor Emeritus, University of OsloAndrew Bennet, Professor, Georgetown UniversityNils Butenschön, Professor, Norwegian Centre for Human Rights, University of OsloRania Maktabi, Associate Professor, Østfold University CollegeThe panel discussion will be moderated by Kristian Berg Harpviken, Research Professor, PRIO
This event was co-hosted by the PRIO Middle East Centre and Institute for Social Research.
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The long awaited New Pact on Migration and Asylum was recently approved. It was promoted as a milestone achievement in the EUs long search for a common and more coherent migration policy, and as striking a balance between efficiency and solidarity. But, what is behind these buzzwords: policy coherence, efficiency and solidarity and what do they mean in practice?
In this breakfast seminar, findings from the MIGNEX project on the EU’s approach to achieving policy coherence in the field of migration were presented. It was shed light on how the push for more efficient policies, including measures for return and readmission, have shaped this policy making over the years.
Speakers
Maria Gabrielsen Jumbert, Senior Researcher at PRIONiels Ike, Researcher at UNU-MERIT & Leiden UniversityAyse Bala Akal, Research Assistant at PRIOJon Ole Martinsen, Senior Adviser at NOASThe conversation will be moderated by Jørgen Carling, Research Professor at PRIO and MIGNEX Project Leader.
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Asian cities, like Metro Manila, are witnessing a rise in middle class populations amid rapid urbanization. But what do residents think about being and becoming middle class in Metro Manila, and does migration matter?
In this seminar, participants heard about the findings of PRIO’s Migration Rhythms in Trajectories of Upward Social Mobility in Asia project, from research among Filipino urban middle classes in Metro Manila. After a presentation of the MigrationRhythms Project by Karen Liao, Senior Researcher at PRIO, and Marta Bivand Erdal, Research Professor at PRIO, Hon. Enrico Fos, the Ambassador of the Philippines in Oslo, offered his comments.
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In prolonged humanitarian crises, individuals, groups, organizations, and diaspora communities play pivotal roles as humanitarian actors. They are often the first responders in emergencies and remain actively involved throughout the ensuing complex crises.
The AidAccount project has delved into how accountability is conceptualized and practiced at the intersection of civic and professional humanitarianism in protracted crises within Uganda, Somalia, and Sri Lanka.
In this lunch seminar, AidAccount researchers, together with Marangu Njogu (Windle International), Sever Dzigurski (KPSRL) and Hilde Salvesen (MFA) explored what we now know about understandings and practices of accountability in humanitarian assistance. The speakers draw on findings from the AidAccount project as well as eye-openers from the final conference. Moderator of the event was Cindy Horst, Research Professor, PRIO.
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On 13 May, we had hosted a conversation between Dr. Danesh Jayatilaka, Chairman of the Centre for Migration Research and Development and Dr. Mohideen Mohamed Alikhan, Senior Lecturer, University of Peradeniya, Tamina Sheriffdeen Rauf, Oslo City Council, and Cathrine Brun, Professor and Deputy Director of the Center for Lebanese Studies (CLS). The conversation was moderated by Marta Bivand Erdal, Research Professor at PRIO.
The event was part of the AidAccount conference.
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On 22 April, as part of the final conference of the INSPIRE project, academics and artists discussed art and activism in Myanmar.
Speakers:
Chuu Wai, Visual Artist
Zun May Oo, Visual Artist
Ida Fagervold, Doctoral Research Fellow, University of Oslo
Sara Wong, PhD Candidate, London School of Economics
Marte Nilsen, Senior Researcher, PRIO
Please visit https://www.prio.org/events/9133 for more information about the event.
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On Thursday 29 February senior researcher Kristin Bergtora Sandvik launched her new book "Humanitarian Extractivism - The Digital Transformation of Aid". In this book Sandvik focuses on how practices of data extraction shift power towards states, the private sector and humanitarians.
Morten Tønnessen-Krokan from the Norwegian Red Cross and Anand Nair from the Norwegian Refugee Council joined Sandvik for a panel discussion, giving practitioners' perspectives on the digital transformation of aid. The conversation was moderated by Maria Gabrielsen Jumbert, Senior Researcher at PRIO. Welcomes and introduction was given by Kristoffer Lidén, Research Director at PRIO.
Read more about the book launch here.
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On 22 January we brought together scholars and practitioners to discuss how we can better understand civilian agency and identify new ways of protecting civilians in conflict settings. The discussion was based on the newly published book "Civilian Protective Agency in Violent Settings" (Oxford University Press, 2023) edited by Jana Krause et. al.
Speakers:
Jana Krause, Professor, University of OsloIsak Svensson, Professor, Uppsala UniversityEirin Mobekk, Policy Director on Fragility, Department for Partnerships and Shared prosperity, NORADFrederik Siem, Head of Unit, Protection and Restoring Family Links, Norwegian Red CrossThe conversation was moderated by Louise Olsson, Research Director at PRIO. Welcoming remarks by Henrik Urdal, the Director at PRIO.
Please visit https://www.prio.org/events/9103 to learn more.
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Both Russia and Ukraine appear set for continuing with war even if the prospects for a full military victory seem increasingly unlikely. In this seminar, experts on the topic examined what would be required for a credible peace process to gain traction.
Speakers:
Tetiana Kyselova, Professor and Senior Fellow at SwisspeacePavel Baev, Research Professor, PRIOLaurie Nathan, Professor of the Practice of Mediation, Kroc InstituteKristian Berg Harpviken, Research Professor, PRIOThe conversation will be moderated by Pinar Tank, Senior Researcher at PRIO.
This seminar was part of Oslo Peace Days 2023.
For more information about the event, please visit: https://www.prio.org/events/9094.
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On 11 December PRIO had the pleasure of hosting Dr Gillian Howell from the University of Melbourne, Australia. Dr Howell is a musician and researcher whose work investigates the social contributions of music-making in contexts affected by war, displacement, and colonial violence. She engaged in conversation with Chiara Ayad, Member of Masahat, to explore the ways that creative arts can bring voices into dialogue in the aftermath of conflict and how can this support peace, justice, self-determination and intergenerational healing. The conversation was moderated by Cindy Horst, Research Professor at PRIO.
2 minutes of Dr Gillian Howell's presentation was not recorded due to technical difficulties. Gillian began her presentation with an Acknowledgment of Country. This cultural protocol acknowledged that her work takes place on lands traditionally owned by the Wurundjeri people in what is today known as Melbourne, and on Bunuba country in far north-west Australia. She paid her respects to the Elders of these communities and acknowledged their ongoing care for and custodianship of the lands and waterways. She extended this respect to the traditional owners of the lands on which PRIO is located. In Australia, an Acknowledgment of Country is given at the start of a formal meeting or presentation, to show awareness of the traditional ownership of lands, and respect for the First Peoples of a particular location and their Elders.
For more information about the event, please visit: https://www.prio.org/events/9100.
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On 8 December PRIO hosted a panel discussion on the fourth edition of the Women, Peace and Security Index (Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security and PRIO). The latest edition of the index features new country rankings, deep-dive analysis into political violence targeting women, a spotlight on conflict trends in 2022 and sub-national data for Colombia and Ethiopia. (First few minutes of the seminar was not recorded).
Speakers:
Elena Ortiz, Research Manager for the Women, Peace and Security Index, Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security and Lead Author of the Women, Peace and Security IndexSiri Aas Rustad, Research Director and Project Leader, PRIOSigne Gilen, Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, Ministry for Foreign AffairsKjersti Fløgstad, Director, Nobel Peace CentreTorunn L. Tryggestad, Deputy Director of PRIO, and Director of PRIO’s Gender, Peace and Security Centre, moderated the discussion.
This event was part of the Oslo Peace Days 2023.
For more information about the event, please visit: https://www.prio.org/events/9095
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On November 21, PRIO hosted a seminar discussing refugees' journeys within their countries of origin and to neighboring countries. As part of the CONMIG project on conflict induced migration, PRIO researchers shared insights from a survey conducted with South Sudanese refugees living in settlements in Northern Uganda.
Speakers:
Andreas Forø Tollefsen, Senior Researcher, Peace Research Institute Oslo and University of OsloCathrine Talleraas, Senior Researcher, Chr. Michelsen Institute and Peace Research Institute OsloMarianne Friisberg Larssen, Research Assistant, Peace Research Institute OsloSarah Khasalamwa-Mwandha, Associate Professor, Western Norway University of Applied SciencesEmmanuel Viga, PhD Candidate, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)Tale Hungnes, International Director CaritasMaria Gabrielsen Jumbert, Senior Researcher, Peace Research Institute OsloThe panel is monitored by Research Professor Marta Bivand Erdal.
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.prio.org/events/9075
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On November 10, PRIO hosted a seminar discussing how global urban middle classes are growing in the shadow of crises and inequality. Speakers were drawing on examples from cities in Africa and Asia to discuss how these emerging realities challenge current notions of 'development'.
Speakers:
Markus Roos Breines, Fafo. Author of Becoming Middle Class: Young People's Migration between Urban Centers in EthiopiaArve Hansen, University of Oslo and PRIO. Author of Consumption and Vietnam's New Middle Classes: Societal Transformations and Everyday Life.Anu Abraham, PRIOKaren Liao, PRIOPRIO Director Henrik Urdal opened the event and PRIO Researcher Marta Bivand Erdal moderated the conversation.
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.prio.org/events/9076.
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On October 26, PRIO hosted a public seminar to discuss how history shows that technology can change the global balance of power. In the context of growing US and China tensions, Jared Cohen discuss together with experts whether we are seeing the rise of geopolitical swing states and a new era of multi-alignment.
Speakers:
Jared Cohen, Co-Head of the Office of Applied Innovation and President of Global Affairs at Goldman Sachs and former CEO of Jigsaw (formerly Google Ideas)Greg Reichberg, PRIO Research ProfessorKatarzyna Zysk, Professor of International Relations and Contemporary History at the Norwegian Institute for Defence StudiesSilvija Seres, Mathematician and Technology InvestorPRIO Director Henrik Urdal moderated the conversation.
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.prio.org/events/9078
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On October 26, PRIO hosted a public seminar in which researchers with complementary expertise were brought together to discuss different perspectives on global AI governance. These include an analysis of the Chinese and EU approaches to AI governance, as well as of the challenges of regulating military AI. This seminar was part of the PRIO AI days 2023.
Speakers:
Ilaria Carrozza, Senior Researcher, PRIOBruno Oliveira Martins, Senior Researcher, PRIONicholas Marsh, Senior Researcher, PRIOGiacomo Bruni, Doctoral Researcher, PRIO, moderated the conversation.
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.prio.org/events/9081
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On Oct 26, PRIO hosted a public seminar on the ethical and legal reflection on AI technologies' increasing integration into warfare. What restrictions or prohibitions should be put in place so that harmful weapon technologies are not fielded? What steps can be taken to ensure an ethical culture within organizations that develop and use new AI-based weapon technologies?
Speakers:
Greg Reichberg, PRIO Research ProfessorSamar Abbas Nawaz, PRIO Doctoral ResearcherCecilie Hellestveit, Fellow, Norwegian Academy of International LawHenrik Syse, PRIO Research Professor, moderated the conversation.
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.prio.org/events/9079.
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On October 25, PRIO hosted a public seminar to discuss the opportunities and challenges brought about by language-learning models that are used for conflict early-warning systems. The panel reviewed state-of-the-art methods to extract information on political events from large text corpora, such as vast collections of news sources or parliamentary debates, using various artificial intelligence technologies designed to analyze text data.
Speakers:
Simon Polichinel von der Maase, PRIO Senior ResearcherHaakon Gjerløw, PRIO Senior ResearcherMihai Croicu, Doctoral ResearcherSonja Häffner, Research Associate, Center for Crisis Early Warning, University of the Bundeswehr MunichPRIO Research Professor Håvard Hegre moderated the discussion.
For more information about this event, please visit https://www.prio.org/events/9080.
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On October 6, PRIO hosted a seminar bringing together expert voices from Iraq and Palestine to explore the multifaceted dimensions of collective memory, creating historical narratives and the shaping of political struggles.
Aida Al-KaisyNadim KhouryPRIO Researcher Jørgen Jensehaugen moderated the discussion.
For more information visit: https://www.prio.org/events/9067
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