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Technology at/of the border: a workshop about stories and experiences

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In a time of increased (forced) migration, the borders of many countries are not only experienced physically. We are witnessing new ways in which borders are being created, re-created and evolved.
In this workshop we are concerned about borders mediated by digital technologies. We aim to bring together researchers and local organisations working with migrants and refugees to investigate the interplay between borders and technology. We aim to explore how borders are defined within the digital age, how they are experienced, and discuss how technology is used to enforce, challenge and overcome borders.

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    C&T '19: Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Communities & Technologies - Transforming Communities
    June 2019
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    ISBN:9781450371629
    DOI:10.1145/3328320
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    1. Borders
    2. Digital Humanitarianism
    3. Migration
    4. Refugees
    5. Technology

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