Translating Conflict and Refuge: Language, displacement, and the politics of representation

Friday 24 April 2026, University of Cambridge

Language barriers amplify the formidable challenges of responding to humanitarian crises, especially in conflict zones. Addressing the needs of those affected by violence and displacement relies on translators and interpreters, many of whom are untrained volunteers. This part-hybrid event brings together translators, interpreters, scholars, refugees, and NGO representatives to explore the complex realities of translating conflict and refuge.

Plenary Speakers:

• Lucio Bagnulo (Amnesty International)

• Federico Federici (UCL)

• Rasheed Abdul Hadi (Damascus University/Bath Spa University)

• Aline Larroyed (Dublin City University)

• Yongcan Liu and Zach Denton (University of Cambridge)

• Lesia Ponomarenko and Lucía Ruiz Rosendo (University of Geneva)

For registration and more info: https://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/49573/#description