Virtual Reality “VR for Good” at the United Nations

Описание: The United Nations has taken a groundbreaking approach to invoke empathy and inspire action by harnessing the power of Virtual Reality (VR) technology. Through immersive experiences, the UN aims to transport viewers to the frontlines of global issues, providing a firsthand encounter with the challenges faced by marginalized communities worldwide. By donning VR headsets, individuals can step into the shoes of refugees fleeing conflict zones, witness the devastating effects of natural disasters, or explore the daily struggles of those living in extreme poverty. These emotionally charged encounters evoke a sense of empathy that traditional media formats often struggle to achieve. As a result, VR serves as a powerful tool for the UN to connect people on a personal level, compelling them to take meaningful action and advocate for positive change. This innovative approach to storytelling has the potential to revolutionize the way the world perceives and addresses pressing global issues, forging a path toward a more compassionate and empathetic global community. Join us for inspirational new developments and be inspired to join the action.

Organizer: Global Mediation Team

Speakers
Raju Bhatt, CEO Global Mediation Team and VRAR Association “VR for Good”
Julie A. Gregory, Protecting Civilians and Human Security at The Stimson Center & Author of “Virtual Reality and the Future of Peacemaking”
Martin Waehlisch, Leader United Nations DPPA’s Innovation Cell
Daanish Masood Alavi, Technologist United Nations DPPA’s Innovation Cell

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This session was part of the Data for Peace 2023: Using Data to Foster Peace Conference over October 16-20, 2023, a five-day hybrid event with national and international experts in the data for peacebuilding and prevention ecosystem to facilitate peer-to-peer exchange and leverage emerging technologies and data science methods to tackle the growing challenges across the humanitarian-development-peace and climate nexus globally.

This event was hosted by the NYU Center on International Cooperation and supported by the Complex Risk Analytics Fund (CRAF’d) and its partners, with the in-person segment of the event hosted at Google's NYC office.

About the conference: https://cic.nyu.edu/events/data-for-p...

More about the Data for Peace program: https://cic.nyu.edu/program/preventio...