SOCIAL RESEARCH
Our research stands out for its two primary objectives:
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RESEARCH FOR DEVELOPMENT
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AWARENESS RESEARCH
L.A.S.T.'s research team is composed of professionals in the field of social research, including anthropologists, sociologists, and natural science experts, all of whom have solid experience and expertise in social design in contexts of socio-environmental vulnerability.
We stand out for our flexible and dynamic approach,with a constantly evolving team that can adapt to the specific needs and contexts in which we work.
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RESEARCH FOR DEVELOPMENT
When we initiate a development project, both locally or internationally, we take a holistic approach. After a careful analysis of the social and cultural context, we assemble a multidisciplinary team of experts. This team is tasked with conducting in-depth research to understand the challenges and opportunities of the specific context.
Our ultimate goal is to conduct research that serves as a foundation for designing social interventions that are not only effective, but also respectful of local culture and needs, ensuring that initiatives bring benefits rather than unintended harm.
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AWARENESS RESEARCH
Once an issue of interest has been identified, our team of researchers is committed to collecting and analyzing relevant data. The final outcome takes the form of articles and informational materials designed to raise awareness of important yet often overlooked issues.
Additionally, our research is often transformed into art installations or expressed through artistic languages to reach a broader audience.
This approach makes the findings accessible beyond the academic context, actively engaging the public.
OUR RESEARCHES
INHABITABLE
This thesis explores critical challenges within the asylum system and violations of asylum seekers' right to adequate housing, with a particular focus on Italy. Migration to Europe has surged dramatically over the past decade, drawing increased media attention and sparking divisive political discussions.
Despite national and international laws designed to uphold humanitarian principles, fundamental rights are often disregarded in practice, especially in relation to housing. This research analyzes both statistical and legislative aspects of the phenomenon, highlighting the stark gap between legal principles and their implementation.
In particular, the study examines the implementation of Article 11 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which guarantees the right to adequate housing.
Project in collaboration with UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Vienna and Realmonte ETS Association.
Under the auspices of: Master of Arts in Applied Human Rights from the University of Applied Arts of Vienna and Catholic University of Milan
Supported by: Otto Maurer Foundation and Vienna's ninth Cultural District
BIOMETRICS OF ABSENCE
“Biometrics of Absence” is a multidisciplinary project that integrates visual art with participatory writing and anthropological research. In the visual component, the fingerprint becomes a trace on paper, reflecting the concept of identity according to Sam, a person from Syria who traveled along the Balkan route to reach the Netherlands.
The text emerges from a participatory writing process, while the anthropological research delves into the profound meaning of identity.
The project highlights how migrants are often reduced to mere codes to be deciphered according to social expectations through the biometrization system, rather than being recognized for their uniqueness.
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