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Part 6: Finding Acceptance
The UN estimates that there are 84 million forcibly displaced people around the world, and nearly 27 million of those are considered refugees. These numbers are the highest they have ever been. For season three of Course Correction, Doha Debates is partnering with UNHCR, the United Nations refugee agency, to illuminate all aspects of the refugee experience.
Over the course of six episodes, host Nelufar Hedayat will speak with refugees and other forcibly displaced persons and hear their stories—from the moment they leave their homes to their eventual resettlement or return, detailing arduous journeys that can sometimes last years or even decades. We’ll examine the challenges that stateless people face, the work being done to assist them, and the ways in which the global community can provide further support and solutions.
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Part V: The Path to Permanence
In Part 5 of Course Correction’s special series on refugees and forcibly displaced people, host Nelufar Hedayat talks to actor and U.N. goodwill ambassador Mahira Khan about the role host countries play in a refugee’s journey.

Part IV: Pursuing Education
In Part 4 of Course Correction’s special series on refugees and forcibly displaced people, host Nelufar Hedayat talks to actor and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett about the importance of education for refugees.

Part III: Healing the Mind
In Part 3 of Course Correction’s special series on refugees and forcibly displaced people, we look at the mental health risks that refugees around the world face and what it takes to heal these lesser visible threats.

Part II: Healing the Body
In Part 2 of Course Correction’s special series on refugees and forcibly displaced people, we look at the risks of bodily harm facing refugees around the world and what it takes to heal them.

Part I: Escaping Conflict
In Part 1 of Course Correction’s special series on refugees and forcibly displaced people, we look at the causes behind displacement and the perilous journeys often undertaken.

Refugees and the Fight Against Populist Rhetoric
A look at the debate over admitting refugees.

What Can Dialogue Between Israelis and Palestinians Accomplish?
How does dialogue help bring peace between Israelis and Palestinians?

Masculinity, Feminism, and the Fight for Gender Equality
Nelufar talks to the author of “I Hate Men” and a roundtable of men about “lad culture,” feminism, and gender equality.

Fixing the Generational Wealth Gap
A look at how the wealth gap divides generations.

Fear the Robots? AI, Automation, and Equity
A look at the economic and social considerations around automation and artificial intelligence.

Does French Secularism Promote Freedom or Stoke Islamophobia?
A look at France’s laïcite or “secularism” laws, which discourage religious involvement in public life.

How Alarmist Should We Be About Climate Change?
A dive into the debate on climate change messaging.

Can “Cancel Culture” Go Too Far?
In this episode of “Course Correction,” we look at cancel culture, how it can be used as a check on power, and when it’s simply mob vengeance.

The Disrupters: Using Free Speech for Good and Evil
A look into the pros and cons of free speech online.

Disinformation: How Can We Beat ‘Fake News’?
A look at disinformation’s impact on politics.

Reparations and Making Amends for Historical Wrongs
A global look at reparations and efforts to make amends for historical injustices.

Can the Cure Be Worse Than the Pandemic?
Produced for Doha Debates, the new season of Course Correction endeavors to explore the most polarizing topics of our time.
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