From Geneva To Silicon Valley: Technology in Humanitarian Action
Digital technologies \u2013 both their presence and absence during crises \u2013 are impacting humanitarian action and civilians\u2019 lives. They are also impacting the means and method of warfare - leading to a \u201cdigitalization of armed conflicts\u201d. In this podcast, Intercross host Elizabeth Rushing speaks with Saman Rejali, ICRC Law and Policy Advisor based in Geneva, and Yannick Heiniger, Deputy CEO of swissnex San Francisco, on their views about digital technologies and humanitarianism, exiting the echo-chambers of both the public and private sector to exchange views on using \u201ctech for good\u201d, balancing risks and opportunities brought forth by digitalization, the relevance of international humanitarian law in the digital age, and establishing bonds of trust \u2013 with affected people and across sectors - amidst the COVID-19 pandemic through digital diplomacy and more.