Turn data into impact! 

Join the first Humanitarian Datathon in Romania, launched by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Students and professionals are invited to support the creation of a statistical inclusion measurement tool designed to assess the inclusion of displaced populations in national data systems. 

By participating, you will help ensure forcibly displaced persons are visible in the statistics that shape policies and services in Romania, while you gain hands-on experience, strengthen your analytical skills, and collaborate with professionals from UNHCR and the national statistics community. 

Who can participate 

• • Applicants from all backgrounds and age groups are encouraged to apply. 

• • Individuals or teams of up to 5 members. 

• • Particularly suited for those with backgrounds in data science, social sciences, computer science, and related fields, as well as practitioners working with refugees and vulnerable populations. 

• • Working knowledge of English is required. 

Key dates 

• • October 8 – 31: Open call 

• • October 31: Application deadline 

• • November 23 – December 10: Online Research Phase 

• • December 10 – 11: Final 2-day in-person event 

Where? 

West University of Timișoara. * 

*Transportation, meals, and accommodation in Timișoara will be fully covered. 

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Register here: https://enketo.unhcr.org/x/V0Jdij5d 

More info on: remap-network.com/datathon-unhcr