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Finally, our work titled "Children and Youth as “Agents” in Displacement: Young Girls' Stories of Motivation, Action, and Change in Kakuma Refugee Camp" is out! In this book chapter, Minkyung Choi and I examine the concept of “everyday agency” in children and youth’s daily decisions and actions in a highly restrictive environment. We find that children and youth -- even amidst displacement -- are constantly exercising agency and/or are actively involved in “agentic practices” on a spectrum consisting of three major categories: thinking, action, and change. https://lnkd.in/guEPKM_m

We have another kind review from JACANZS! Building on extensive archival research and oral histories, Shezan Muhammedi provides a nuanced case study on the relationship between public policy, refugee resettlement, and assimilation tactics in the twentieth century. Read the review here: https://lnkd.in/ghSG_s5U

‘The study of societies and vulnerable communities experiencing humanitarian crisis originating from disaster, conflict, refugee situations and/ or political collapse.’ This is what researchers at the Humanitarian Studies Centre, launched in August 2023, will be working on under the directorship of Professor Thea Hilhorst.   Read more about the Centre, its aims and collaborations in this article by Thomas Ansell in the recent edition of DevISSues 👇 https://bit.ly/3vD6sWj #DevISSues #HumanitarianStudies #Disaster #Conflict #Research

Only 2 days left - Register by 4 FEBRUARY for our new in-person short course: Research Methods in the Refugee and Forced Migration Field, 4-8 March 2024. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eEjVxP-n #RLI #ResearchMethods #Refugees #ForcedMigration #ShortCourse

Pre-lease inspections are so important - to protect both the tenant and the landlord - and to avoid misunderstandings or conflicts down the road! Having a guided process involving newcomer tenants is especially important, since they may not be familiar with all the fixtures, norms, or even rights and responsibilities.

Elevate your refugee service practice with trauma-informed care! Our new guide unravels common principles like safety, trustworthiness, transparency, mutual collaboration, and empowerment. Dive into the guide now! 📖

Q: How does Successful Communities select refugee families for its resettlement and integration program? A: We carefully assess refugees based on their needs, and potential for successful integration. Learn how you can help achieve this noble goal: https://lnkd.in/eC9qhJfa

The need for concrete action to address both the causes and consequences of forced displacement has never been more urgent. That's why at the Global Refugee Forum we are pledging to expand a priority research focus on children, youth and adults affected by displacement. Read our commitment in full: https://lnkd.in/dqmBDv4q #RefugeeForum #GRF2023 #WithRefugees

ATTENTION NEXT GEN MEMBERS! 👋 If you are looking for great content to share with your students on Thursday 20 June for World Refugee Day - we have selected the below talk as a feature. Log into your Next Gen 2024 Toolkit to view this dynamic talk and talk-sheet.

Earlier this year, the Refugee Self-Reliance Market Systems Development (MSD) Working Group, facilitated by Sasha Muench, published a document outlining the core principles that govern market systems approaches for displacement-affected communities and clarifying key terminology to inform future discussions. Read the brief and learn more about the principles and key #MSD terminology that underlie RSRI's approach to refugee self-reliance: https://buff.ly/3WGcgdc