2017 Aurora Dialogues

2017 Aurora Dialogues

2017 Aurora Dialogues, a two-day series of discussions on the most pressing global humanitarian issues, were held on May 27 and 28, 2017 in Armenia. The program covered issues ranging from the root causes of the refugee crisis to its disastrous effects and analyzed how varying responses such as humanitarian relief, education and social integration are impacting those most at risk. 
 

The Aurora Dialogues provide a platform for the world’s leading humanitarians, academics, philanthropists and members of civil society to come together for a series of insightful discussions about some of today’s most pressing humanitarian challenges.

Day 1, May 27, Galvanizing the world

On May 27, 2017 UWC Dilijan hosted the first day of the 2017 Aurora Dialogues. 

Day 1 Roundup

Sessions:

- Galvanazing the world: Education for all

Galvanazing the world: The role of media

Galvanazing the world: Protecting human rights

Galvanazing the world: Role models

Galvanazing the world: Overcoming adversity

Galvanazing the world: Empowering refugees

- Young leaders addressing the most pressing humanitarian problems

- Ideas in action

The most memorable moments of the day.

 

Day 2, May 28, Migration

On May 28 the second day of the 2017 Aurora Dialogues took place at the Matenadaran – the Repository of Ancient Manuscripts, in Yerevan, Armenia. 

Day 2 Roundup

Sessions:

- Global Attitudes: The Aurora Humanitarian Index

- Migration: From Crisis to Integration

- The Role of Business

The most memorable moments of the day.

Additional Aurora Dialogues Programming 

Conversation with the Aurora Prize Finalists

Dr. Tom Catena's Lecture in Yerevan

Konstantin Khabensky's Lecture in Yerevan

Dr. Hratch Chilingirian's Lecture in Yerevan

Dr. Achyuta Samanta's Lecture in Yerevan