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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.
Grant type:
ARC Linkage Projects
Researchers:

  • Professor Roland Bleiker

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

  • Associate Professor Emma Hutchison

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

  • Professor Matthew Hornsey

    Professor and ARC Laureate Fellow
    School of Business
    Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
    of UQ Business School
    School of Business
    Faculty of Business, Economics and Law

  • Dr Cassandra Chapman

    Principal Research Fellow, ARC Fund
    School of Business
    Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Funded by:
Australian Research Council