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The Arc
How science can improve communication about refugees and humanitarian innovation.
Note from the editor

The Arc is a series that explores how we can use behavioral, cognitive and social science to change conversations, mindsets and behavior around humanitarian innovation and displaced populations. We traverse through the mediums in how we speak about innovation and disruption in the humanitarian sector and explore how new approaches to communication can create progress. In humanitarian innovation, where big data, artificial intelligence, and financial tech reign - we show you why words still matter. And how they can be used as a tool to build bridges between persons, thoughts, and communities. The Arc is created in partnership with the UN Refugee Agency's Innovation Service and the University of Florida's Center for Public Interest Communication. Through The Arc, we hope to give readers a transparent look at our process, experimentation, and partnership through open conversations, articles, and stories that arise along the way.

Editors
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UNHCR Innovation Service
The UN Refugee Agency's Innovation Service supports new and creative approaches to address the growing humanitarian needs of today and the future.
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Lauren Parater
creative strategy lead at UN Global Pulse • social innovation enthusiast • thoughts and words on design, narrative change, climate justice + art mostly
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Ann Searight Christiano
Ann is the Frank Karel Chair and director of the Center for Public Interest Communications at the University of Florida. frank.jou.ufl.edu
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Annie Neimand, Ph.D.
Director of Research for the Center for Public Interest Communications at the University of Florida.
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Chris Earney
Oxford comma for life. I’m 85% cheese — actual cheese. The rest is wine. Co-founded @unhcrinnovation ; Fellow @theRSAorg
Go to the profile of Cian McAlone
Cian McAlone
what's good for the goose is good for the gander