Related Activities
RightsCon 2022
Objectives
To showcase stories of failure from applying codesign to social change in the Global South
To share learnings gained from hands-on experiences in 7 regions across the globe south, fighting shrinking civic space and protecting basic freedoms
Raising awareness around the nitty-gritty details of applying design thinking to low resource settings and online formats, in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic
Activity civic goals
Yes
Narrative summary
Co-creation and design thinking methodology are part of the DNA of Innovation for Change (I4C) Network, a global south-led network of technologists, human rights activists, and grassroots organizations. After six years of experimenting and fine-tuning the frameworks and tools, we wish to share the failures, learnings, and nitty-gritty details of applying design thinking to the human rights field, in low resource areas, led and delivered by practitioners from the Global South. The session will be delivered as a highly interactive panel discussion, with short inputs by 5-7 different speakers, divided in 2 rounds of sharing. The list of speakers will include I4C members. The panel will follow a fishbowl discussion format, always leaving one space available for a person from the audience to join "the stage." The moderator will make sure to time-limit all inputs and enable a smooth flow across the following specific topics:
- What is different in applying design thinking methodology to a low resource context?
- What are some of the biggest challenges in hosting codesign processes online?
- How does codesign help bring solutions for social challenges and human rights to life?
The format will allow for more questions and comments from the audience, and it will offer a space for honest, radically human sharing. In addition, the session will enable access to online tools, especially the InnoMojo: Spellbook for Social Change (a toolbox of practical tips and practices). Interested participants will also get the chance to join a Codesign Community of Practice and further develop their network and skills in this field.
