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.
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
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.
Sessions:
- Global Attitudes: The Aurora Humanitarian Index
- Migration: From Crisis to Integration
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