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We are emerging scholars, students, researchers, professionals, and those with lived experience of displacement connected across institutions, regions, and disciplines.<\/p>\n<p>It is a collaborative space to engage with LERRN&#8217;s work, connect with peers from around the world, help shape conversations, and contribute to advancing forced migration research that is inclusive, localized, and accountable to the communities it seeks to serve.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Who this is for<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This community welcomes everyone with a genuine interest in forced migration studies and the work of LERRN, from any region, institution, background, or discipline. If you are looking for a global community of people working on these questions, the Community of LERRN-ERs is for you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>How to Join &amp; Contribute<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Connect with us on LinkedIn! 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