Conversations across divides: Fostering constructive dialogue in the public square

In an era of misinformation, echo chambers, and rising polarisation, how can we bring people together for honest and respectful dialogue on refugee and migration issues? This session shines a light on proven strategies that cut through fear and foster unity, grounded in research, policy, and real-world practice. Recorded at the the 2025 Kaldor Centre Conference, Building Bridges: Advancing refugee protection in a divided world Speakers Chair: Professor Jane McAdam AO, Scientia Professor of Law, Founder & Director of the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law Basma Alawee, Deputy Executive Director, Community Sponsorship Hub Dr Sukhmani Khorana, Scientia Associate Professor, UNSW School of Arts & Media Kylea Tink, Former MP (North Sydney), seasoned leader and social advocate Saul Wodak, Behavioural Insights Advisor at BIT Sydney, expert in countering misinformation Why You Should Watch *Learn evidence-based techniques to bridge divides on contentious topics *Hear how communities have amplified refugee voices and built common ground *Discover ways to challenge misinformation and break through algorithmic biases

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This episode was published on Dec 18, 2025.

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