Every minute, 20 people are newly displaced by climate change, economic crisis and political instability, according to the UNHCR. How can we help them overcome the barriers to starting new lives? TED Resident Muhammed Idris is leading a team of technologists, researchers and refugees to develop Atar, the first-ever AI-powered virtual advocate that guides displaced people through resettlement, helping restore their rights and dignity. "Getting access to the right resources and information can be the difference between life and death," Idris says.

Muhammed Idris: What refugees need to start new lives

What refugees need to start new lives

Every minute, 20 people are displaced by climate change and instability, highlighting the urgency of efficient resettlement.

Atar, an AI advocate, transforms resettlement by personalizing aid, proving technology's pivotal role in humanitarian efforts.

By 2050, environmental degradation may displace 140 million more, underscoring the escalating need for solutions like Atar.