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International Conference on Memory and Humanitarian Studies (ICMHUS - 27)

Conference Session Tracks

SDG Wheel

Aligned with

UN Sustainable Development Goals

This conference contributes to global sustainability by aligning its research discussions and academic sessions with key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

SDG 3 SDG 3 — Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4 SDG 4 — Quality Education
SDG 10 SDG 10 — Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11 SDG 11 — Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 13 SDG 13 — Climate Action
SDG 16 SDG 16 — Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
SDG 17 SDG 17 — Partnerships for the Goals
Track 01

The Role of Memory in Humanitarian Action

This track explores how collective and individual memories shape humanitarian responses in crisis situations. It aims to analyze the implications of memory on policy-making and community engagement during humanitarian interventions.

Track 02

Disaster Memory and Community Resilience

Focusing on the interplay between memory and resilience, this track examines how communities remember past disasters to inform future preparedness. It seeks to highlight the role of memory in fostering social cohesion and recovery efforts.

Track 03

Historical Memory and Social Justice

This session investigates the connections between historical memory and contemporary social justice movements. It aims to uncover how collective memories influence identities and drive advocacy for marginalized communities.

Track 04

Memory Practices in Conflict Studies

This track delves into the ways memory practices are utilized in conflict resolution and peacebuilding. It emphasizes the significance of remembering and memorializing conflicts to foster dialogue and reconciliation.

Track 05

Global Perspectives on Memory and Identity

This session invites contributions that examine how memory shapes national and cultural identities across different global contexts. It aims to explore the diverse ways in which memory influences collective narratives and identity formation.

Track 06

Policy Analysis through the Lens of Memory

This track focuses on the intersection of memory and policy analysis in humanitarian contexts. It seeks to evaluate how memories of past crises inform current policies and practices in humanitarian action.

Track 07

Critical Theories of Memory in Humanitarian Studies

This session encourages the application of critical theories to the study of memory within humanitarian contexts. It aims to challenge dominant narratives and explore alternative perspectives on memory and humanitarian action.

Track 08

Memory and the Dynamics of Humanitarian Crises

This track examines the role of memory in shaping the dynamics of humanitarian crises. It seeks to understand how memories of past events influence current crisis responses and humanitarian strategies.

Track 09

Cultural Memory and Humanitarian Narratives

Focusing on cultural memory, this session explores how narratives of humanitarian action are constructed and disseminated. It aims to analyze the impact of cultural memory on public perception and engagement with humanitarian issues.

Track 10

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Memory Studies

This track promotes interdisciplinary research methodologies in the study of memory within humanitarian contexts. It encourages collaboration between various fields to enrich the understanding of memory's role in humanitarian action.

Track 11

Memory, Trauma, and Healing in Humanitarian Contexts

This session investigates the relationship between memory, trauma, and healing in the aftermath of humanitarian crises. It aims to explore therapeutic practices that utilize memory to facilitate recovery and resilience among affected populations.

Important Dates

Early Bird Registration :23rd February 2027

Paper Submission Deadline :28th February 2027

Last Date of Registration : 10th March 2027

Date of Conference : 25th - 26th March 2027