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[DAY02] Communication for Social Change: Intersections of Theory & Praxis

For the second day of our “Communication for Social Change: Intersections of Theory & Praxis” conference, CARE had the honour of having Professor Collins O. Airhihenbuwa as the opening keynote speaker along with Dr. Ambar Basu and Professor Barbara Sharf to deliver the plenary sessions. We also had 2 different panel sessions on “Theoretical Articulations of Social Change” and “Social Change Methodologies” presented by different speakers from around the region.

Leadership for Social Justice in Global Health Communication: Why Culture Matters

Plenary 01 – Culture-Centered Method: Postcolonial Interrogations

Panel 01 – Theoretical Articulations of Social Change

Plenary 02 – Gun Violence as a U.S. Public Health Concern: A Case of Narrative Inattention

Panel 02 – Social Change Methodologies

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[DAY01] Communication for Social Change: Intersections of Theory & Praxis

Earlier this year, CARE held its first conference “Communication for Social Change: Intersections of Theory & Praxis”  and it was a successful turnout. We had high profile speakers, conference participants from around the region and community members to grace the event and everyone learnt a lot from the 3 days of sharing knowledge and experiences with one another. In case you missed it, here are some recordings for the first day of the conference. Watch this space for the recordings of the rest of the days.

Poetography

Introductory Talk by Conference Chair

Disrupting Sites of Power : Lecture Demonstration and Performance for Social Change

Dialita Performance

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Prof. Mohan Op-ed featured on The Straits Times

Our director, Prof Mohan Dutta, has written an op-ed piece featured on The Straits Times which talks about what inspired him to attain this spirit of always questioning and going back to the evidence, however incomplete or uncertain. He feels that the language of science is being used to shut out conversations or to push notions of development rather than creating a space to question any assumptions and beliefs on the basis of evidence.

“To question means to hold our existing values and beliefs to scrutiny. The spirit of scienceis also public, subjecting scientific claims to public deliberation and examination. Thus, transparency and debate are two key elements of the scientific process.”

Follow the article through this link.

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Prof Mohan’s Interview on The Straits Times

Influencers. A new community of people on social media that has taken the online world by storm and creating a whole new phenomenon, especially with the recent online spat between Xiaxue and Gushcloud. In this article, Prof Mohan gives his opinion on this concept and how it has changed the current digital climate. Follow the link below to read more on this story.

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Campaign for Singapore’s Foreign Domestic Workers Featured on 938 Live’s “They Are Making a Difference”

Our “Respect Our Rights” campaign was covered during the 938 Live “They are Making a Difference” segment. The campaign, conceived by Prof. Mohan Dutta, is aimed at changing the perceptions and raising awareness of the plight of foreign domestic workers in Singapore.

Take a listen to the clip below as Prof Mohan talks about the campaign with DJ Daphne Lim.

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Professor Mohan Dutta’s Article on Inequality and Health Featured in The Strait Times

Read the analysis by Professor Mohan Dutta as he delves into the critical relationship between inequality and health in his compelling article featured in The Strait Times. In this article, he provides valuable perspectives on the intersection of social disparities and public health, underscoring the urgency for collective action towards creating equitable health outcomes.

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‘Films for Social Change’: Screening of “Wira Pdika” by Samarendra Das

Join us on 24 October for a captivating journey through the heart of Orissa’s tribal communities with a 120-minute screening of “Wira Pdika.” This poignant documentary unveils the staggering discrimination and injustices faced by these resilient communities at the hands of large mining and metal industries. Following the screening, engage in a Q&A session with filmmaker Samarendra Das and CARE director Prof. Mohan Dutta, as they illuminate the Adivasi struggle for justice and amplification of their voices.

Films for Social Change is an initiative by the Center for Culture-Centered Approach to Research and Evaluation (CARE), a health communication research centre based in the National University of Singapore.

To register for either or both events, please click here. Brought to you by CARE, with kind support from UTown Residence.

You can find more information on Prof Dutta’s research work here.

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‘Films for Social Change’: Screening of ‘The Dreaming Vendors’ By Ahmed Abid

Join us on 4 September, 2013 for a screening of ‘The Dreaming Vendors’, a poignant documentary that follows the lives of two Bangladeshi street vendors. Their aspirations to escape poverty lead them to seek work in Malaysia, only to become ensnared by human traffickers. Following the screening, engage in a Q&A session with filmmaker Ahmed Abid and CARE director Prof. Mohan Dutta.

Films for Social Change is an initiative by the Center for Culture-Centered Approach to Research and Evaluation (CARE), a health communication research centre based in the National University of Singapore.

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Domestic Workers in Singapore Share Their Experiences of Injustice and Loss of Human Dignity

Brave (verb): To endure or face unpleasant conditions or behavior with courage. This week marked our very first focus group session with 10 women who are domestic helpers in Singapore, while we continue to conduct interviews with those currently working in their employers’ homes. The word “brave” scarcely captures the depth of the stories we heard. Together, the CARE team and the focus group participants unearthed numerous challenges, injustices, and issues to confront. Amidst tears shed during the session, including his own, Prof. Mohan Dutta was confronted with the stark differences in our worlds but the striking similarity of our shared humanity. At the core, irrespective of socioeconomic status, occupation, or culture, individuals yearn to be treated with respect and dignity. The absence of these basic rights can be deeply painful.

These interviews are part of the “Respect Our Rights” Campaign, initiated by researchers at the National University of Singapore’s Centre for Culture-Centred Approach to Research and Evaluation (CARE), under the leadership of Prof. Mohan Dutta. These women who have endured mistreatment by their employers have played an integral role in shaping the campaign’s direction and execution. This campaign is dedicated to advocating for the rights of foreign domestic workers in Singapore.

Media coverage of this Campaign: 
Covered by Today Online. 

938 Live ‘They are making a difference’ feature

Listen in to what ‘Respect our Rights” means from Prof. Mohan Dutta