At its core, open mapping promotes participatory action that increases the representation of communities, especially marginalized and hidden communities, in decision-making. By representing community needs and values through open mapping, societies can become more just and inclusive. The need for maps which track human displacement, resettlement, and access to services has become vital to rapidly changing societies. OpenStreetMap is used by UNHCR and humanitarian agencies in decisions that improve conditions for refugees, internally displaced persons, and others, as well as helping vulnerable populations navigate new environments.
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