'Refugee protection is not only an act of obligation but of shared opportunity.'
@danghez.bsky.social
opens #Kaldor25

‘The choice is stark: ‘Digital tools can either entrench surveillance and control, or they can empower people-on-the-move and promote dignity and freedom. Our principles provide a roadmap for governments to choose the latter.’
– @danghez.bsky.social
Read: www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/...

We're so excited about the program for #Kaldor25, where you can join global and Australian leaders who are dealing with the formidable challenges facing forcibly displaced people today.
ALSO exciting - early-bird 20% discount has been extended until Monday 15 Sept. Book now: bit.ly/45NRiNx

On Saturday, our own Sherine al Shallah will be the keynote speaker at LIFE Australia's annual gala dinner, raising funds to help the youth of Lebanon access higher education for a better future.
Excellent speaker, excellent cause–sending our best wishes to all attending for an excellent evening.

📣Ahead of tonight's Three-Minute Thesis Final @ UNSW, we'd like to congratulate all the finalists–but especially the Kaldor Centre's Mia Bridle, representing UNSW Law & Justice.👏👏👏

Mia brings Law and Applied Mathematics degrees to cutting-edge research into fairness in refugee decision-making. #3MT

THIS WEEK: What do the recent Advisory Opinions by the International Court of Justice and IACtHR mean for people on the move in the context of climate change? Find out at this 4 Sept virtual event: bit.ly/4mCTuxj

Join @welcomingaus.bsky.social & JEINA for lunch at UTS on 12 September! If you don't already know these groups' work supporting women from forced migration backgrounds, check it out:
JEINA @UNSW: www.unsw.edu.au/edi/diversit...
Welcoming Universities: universities.welcoming.org.au

More than ever, we need moments to stop and see the best way forward–together. #Kaldor25 is that opportunity, at a critical time.
Book now for this unique gathering of policymakers, practitioners, scholars, civil society and people w/lived experience of displacement.
www.unsw.edu.au/news/2025/07...

Couldn't have said it better ourselves, @vankooyj.bsky.social – and there is more to come! Book your spot now: conference.unsw.edu.au/en/2025-kald...

It has been described as a ‘game-changer for human rights’, but what does the #ICJ Advisory Opinion issued overnight signal for #refugees and other people displaced in the context of #climate change? @profjmcadam.bsky.social finds some answers: researchinginternaldisplacement.org/short_pieces...

A 'frustrated historian disguised as an international lawyer',
@profjmcadam.bsky.social delivered the #ANZSIL2025 keynote yesterday – with an unexpected and fascinating conclusion.
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Read the full speech here: bit.ly/3I95wiC

We apply rigorous research to achieve real-world impact.
Your donations–big and small, one-off or regular–are all critical to our impact.
Thank you!
AND, today is #EOFY.
If you're planning to make a tax-deductible donation, please do it now (before midnight): alumni.unsw.edu.au/KaldorCentre

Are you one of the three out of four Australians concerned about #misinformation? Arm yourself with our easy-to-follow framework for countering mistruths.
The full, evidence-based framework, plus 2min videos, templates and other resources, are available online: www.unsw.edu.au/kaldor-centr...

Thank you to Sherine Al Shallah, @heritagelaw.bsky.social and the Sydney Writers' Festival for such an engaging talk about the meaning of things, to a culture and to individual people. #culturalobjects #unsw #sydneywritersfestival #curiositylecture

The @welcomingaus.bsky.social symposium is working for a culture #WhereEveryoneCanBelong – and that relies on honest, fact-based debate and policy-making. @DanGhez shared out work on how to counter misinformation.
Explore more: unsw.to/counter-misi...

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY ALERT! Find connection and support as a displaced scholar – or share your experience as a mentor. JOIN our peer mentoring program: bit.ly/44faGCQ

Misinformation multiplies in election campaigns, particularly about migrants and refugees. If you're seeing it, our recent work with cognitive scientists aims to help you decide whether and how to respond – effectively.
New downloadable resources are on our website: www.unsw.edu.au/kaldor-centr...

Can we prioritise protection, dignity and respect for all individuals regardless of their migration status?
Yes, says a new article from Prof Guy S Goodwin-Gill.
@ox.ac.uk #refugee #protection @unhcr.org
Read it now and learn what's needed urgently: www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/...