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Visualising humanitarian crises: transforming images and aid policy (2022-2026)

Abstract

This project aims to draw on the power of images to transform practices of aid. Prevailing visualisations of humanitarian crises are powerful but problematic. They often focus on violence and depict victims in stereotypical and dehumanising ways. The project develops new evidence-based visual strategies through interdisciplinary collaborations with leading industry partners in Australia and internationally. Expected outcomes include best practice guidelines that better equip humanitarian organisations to help people in need and contribute to enduring political solutions. Resulting benefits are more effective aid policies at a time when humanitarian concerns are increasingly central to global stability and Australia¿s national interest.

Experts

Professor Roland Bleiker

Professor
School of Political Science and International Studies
Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Roland Bleiker
Roland Bleiker

Associate Professor Emma Hutchison

ARC DECRA Research Fellow
School of Political Science and International Studies
Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Emma Hutchison
Emma Hutchison

Professor Matthew Hornsey

Professor and ARC Laureate Fellow
School of Business
Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Affiliate of Centre for Research in Social Psychology (CRiSP)
Centre for Research in Social Psychology
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Discipline Convenor, Management of UQ Business School
School of Business
Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Matthew Hornsey
Matthew Hornsey

Dr Cassandra Chapman

Affiliate of Centre for Research in Social Psychology (CRiSP)
Centre for Research in Social Psychology
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Affiliate of Social Identity and Groups Network (SIGN) Research Centre
Social Identity and Groups Network
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Associate Professor
School of Business
Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Cassandra Chapman
Cassandra Chapman