'FinDaWay': New app to help asylum seekers in France
A new app has been launched in southern France to help asylum seekers with their administrative status, accommodation, health or even their everyday needs. It's available in six languages.
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In post-pandemic Europe, irregular migrants will face digital deterrents
In a bid to prevent irregular migrants from crossing its borders, Europe is increasingly turning to digital technologies such as drones, sound cannons and AI-powered lie detectors. Politicians and human rights activists are alarmed amid the growing use of technology to fortify the EU's external borders.
France: Translation app helps doctors and patients overcome linguistic hurdles
A new tech application called Aalia.Tech allows foreigners not fluent in French to communicate with doctors and health personnel. The platform translates questions from caregivers into the patient's native language in real time.
Space to the rescue: Non-profit Sea-Eye wants to detect migrant ships with satellite imagery
The non-profit rescue organization Sea-Eye wants to use satellite imagery from a private company to better detect and assist migrant ships trying to cross the Mediterranean. The NGO also wants to track human rights violations.
Need to network in a new country? There's an app for that
Starting over as a newly arrived migrant seems like an insurmountable task. A new app is trying to help migrants settle and link them up with networking opportunities, including employment.
Blockchain can help refugees - WEF
An article published by the World Economic Forum said blockchain technology can help refugees by solving the most critical problems they face.
RE-FUTURE gives unaccompanied migrants voice through video
In the age of migration 2.0, the European project RE-FUTURE for unaccompanied migrant minors takes advantage of innovative technology as a tool for cultural integaration.
IT systems a threat to migrants' rights, EU agency reports
IT systems can pose significant risks to migrants' fundamental rights according to a new European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) report.
App designed to improve refugee services in Jordan
A civil society group in Jordan has promoted an app designed to test the quality of services for Syrian refugees staying in the country without using an internet connection, a tool aimed at improving data services for asylum seekers.
Teaching girls in Afghanistan to code
Fereshteh Forough began life as an Afghan refugee in Iran. With determination and support from her liberal parents, she went on to pursue a career in computer science and finally moved to New York to found the first coding school for girls in Afghanistan.
Tech summit in Jordan vies to aid young Syrian refugees
An international conference aimed at creating new opportunities for refugees and young people from the Middle East and North Africa is currently being held in Amman. The event aims to connect young people, activists and diplomats with international tech giants.
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