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Tuesday, March 31, 2026<\/p>

The Kaldor Centre\u2019s 2026 Displaced Scholars Peer Mentoring Program<\/h3>

The Kaldor Centre\u2019s 2026 Displaced Scholars Peer Mentoring Program is now open for applications to be a mentor or mentee. The program provides virtual academic and professional support to early-career scholars who have experienced displacement and are studying or researching refugee and forced migration studies, establishing mentoring... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Wednesday, March 25, 2026<\/p>

Refugee research, policy and practice: some frequently asked questions<\/h3>

In this Blog Post, first published in May 2023, LERRN Co-Investigator Dr. Jeff Crisp answers crucial questions about refugee research outside of traditional academic spheres, and the impact it can have on humanitarian agencies and policy.  ... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Wednesday, March 18, 2026<\/p>

CLOSED – We’re Hiring: Communications and Multimedia Project Coordinator<\/h3>

Contract Type: Part-Time Student Contract Duration: 10 April 2026 \u2013 30 June 2026 (with a possibility of extension). Hourly Rate: $25\/hr. up to 10h a week with flexible scheduling Application Deadline: 3 April\u00a02026 About LERRN Scope of Work The Communications and Multimedia Project Coordinator will perform a variety of communication tasks in... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Wednesday, March 18, 2026<\/p>

New Reflection Note: Beyond Presence \u2013 Who Shapes Decisions in Global Refugee Governance?<\/h3>

We are pleased to share a powerful new reflection note from our colleagues at\u00a0R-SEAT (Refugees Seeking Equal Access at the Table) following their participation in the December 2025 Global Refugee Forum Progress Review. Titled\u00a0"Beyond Presence: Who Shapes Decisions in Global Refugee Governance?", this piece asks a straightforward but essential... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Monday, March 9, 2026<\/p>

Event Report: Regional Organizations, Localized Knowledge and the Shifting Geopolitics of the Global Refugee Regime<\/h3>

On Friday, 6 March 2026, James Milner participated in the Department of Political Science Faculty Works in Progress Seminar Series. He presented an early draft of a chapter he is co-authoring with Matthew Bird (IDRC Research Chair at Universidad del Pac\u00edfico in Peru) and Jean Marie Ishimwe (Kenya-based East Africa Lead for R-SEAT: Refugees... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Tuesday, February 17, 2026<\/p>

Call for Papers – The Rise of International Asylum Coordination: Understanding the Evolution and Impact of Safe Third Country Policies<\/h3>

This project examines the law, politics, and consequences of safe third country agreements and broader asylum coordination mechanisms. The organizers are seeking papers that explore the legal, political, and social dimensions of these policies from diverse disciplinary and regional perspectives. With the support of the Sallows Chair of Human... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Wednesday, February 11, 2026<\/p>

Mustafa Alio Appointed Interim Co-Director of LERRN<\/h3>

LERRN is pleased to announce that Mustafa Alio is now Interim Co-Director of LERRN. Thank you, Mustafa, for your continued leadership in helping LERRN advance our shared ambition that the knowledge and expertise of those most affected by displacement shape forced migration studies, policy and practice, contributing to a global forced migration... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Wednesday, February 11, 2026<\/p>

LERRN Congratulates Rez Gardi on Appointment as Special Assistant to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees<\/h3>

LERRN extends its warmest\u00a0congratulations to Rez Gardi as she begins her new role as Special Assistant to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. Rez\u2019s courage, vision, wisdom and expertise will be such a tremendous asset to UNHCR as it works to navigate such a challenging moment in its history. Congratulations, Rez! We\u2019re all cheering... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Wednesday, February 4, 2026<\/p>

Advancing South-South Strategic Dialogue on Refugee Leadership<\/h3>

On 15 December 2025, LERRN and R-SEAT co-hosted a panel discussion at R-Space in Geneva on the theme \u201cBuilding Bridges Across Regions: Refugee-Led Dialogue Between East Africa and Latin America\u201d. Timed to coincide with the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review meeting, the event was a critical opportunity to highlight the shared challenges and... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Wednesday, February 4, 2026<\/p>

Congratulations to Erika Ehrenberg on completing her internship with UNHCR Canada!<\/h3>

Congratulations to Erika Ehrenberg on completing her internship with UNHCR Canada! Supported by LERRN, Erika spent the past four months as an intern in the Durable Solutions Unit at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Canada. We're excited to share her insights and reflections on this experience. As an MA student in Migration... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Wednesday, January 7, 2026<\/p>

New Blog Post: Waiting for academia – The impact of research on UNHCR policy, programmes and practice<\/h3>

A new blog published by Dr. Jeff Crisp, "Waiting for academia: The impact of research on UNHCR policy, programmes and practice," reflects on the long and complex relationship between UNHCR and academia. Drawing on decades of UNHCR experience, Crisp examines why refugee research has often had only a limited influence on policy and practice,... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Friday, December 12, 2025<\/p>

Event Report – UNHCR at 75: Challenges and Opportunities<\/h3>

https:\/\/youtu.be\/FwUxmajpzKc   On 26 November 2025, LERRN in partnership with the Global Academic Interdisciplinary Network (GAIN), hosted a webinar titled \u201cUNHCR at 75: Challenges and Opportunities.\u201d The webinar was moderated by Liliana Jubilut, co-chair of GAIN. The panel consisted of four speakers: Jeff Crisp, research associate at the... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Monday, December 8, 2025<\/p>

New Report Published – Refugee-Led Responses and Agency in East Africa, the Middle East, and South America<\/h3>

We are pleased to announce the release of the new synthesis report titled Refugee-Led Responses and Agency in East Africa, the Middle East, and South America, prepared by Stephanie Lopez Villamil. The report brings together findings from two major LERRN research projects conducted between 2020\u20132025, examining refugee-led organizations (RLOs) and... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Wednesday, December 3, 2025<\/p>

Event Report: Towards a New Response to Forced Migration<\/h3>

On the 12th of September 2025, a panel discussion titled \u201cTowards a New Response to Forced Migration through Local Engagement Refugee Research Network\u201d concluded the three-day LERRN 2.0 launch in Ottawa. The roundtable brought together academia and civil society partners with lived experience of displacement to present to the public the newly... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Friday, November 28, 2025<\/p>

LERRN Launches Landmark Partnership to Reimagine Global Responses to Forced Migration<\/h3>

From 11 to 12 September 2025, the Local Engagement Refugee Research Network (LERRN) hosted a multi-day event marking the official launch of its new SSHRC Partnership Grant, Reimagining Responses to Forced Migration. The $2.5-million award\u2014supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) alongside matching contributions... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Wednesday, November 5, 2025<\/p>

New Publication: “Against the Charge of Charity: Refugee-led Organisations, Localisation and Decolonising Humanitarianism\u201d<\/h3>

by Merve Erdilmen, published in\u00a0Third World Quarterly This study sheds light on the often overlooked relations between local actors in the localisation of humanitarian assistance. It examines how local NGOs and refugee-led organisations (RLOs) in Turkey approach humanitarianism and localisation. By focusing on RLOs led by three distinct displaced... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Thursday, October 23, 2025<\/p>

New Op-Ed: Responding to the Global Displacement Crisis \u2014 A Role for Canadian Universities?<\/h3>

By Nyabuol Biel Gang, James Milner, and Lilly Neang A newly published op-ed in University Affairs explores how Canadian universities can play a critical role in addressing the global displacement crisis. In \u201cResponding to the Global Displacement Crisis: A Role for Canadian Universities?\u201d, Nyabuol Biel Gang, James Milner (Project Director,... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Wednesday, October 22, 2025<\/p>

LERRN 1.0 (2018 – 2025) – Key Areas of Work<\/h3>

What We Do https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1M5jag0pW20&amp;feature=youtu.be Civil society actors have historically played an important role in determining outcomes for refugees, and have been at the forefront of developing innovative solutions to refugee situations. LERRN\u2019s goal is to understand and enhance the role of civil society in... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Wednesday, October 22, 2025<\/p>

The 2025\/26 MDS Guest Speaker Series Event Report: The Tangled Web between Refugee Rights, Capitalism, Race and Education<\/h3>

On 10 September 2025, the Migration and Diaspora Studies (MDS) program launched its Guest Speaker Series for the 2025-2026 academic year. The event welcomed MDS students into a thought-provoking dialogue with Dr. Ritesh Shah, LERRN partner, a distinguished scholar in the political economy of education and Co-Director of the Centre for Asia Pacific... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Friday, October 3, 2025<\/p>

Call for Papers: Exploring Participatory and Creative Methodologies in Migration Research<\/h3>

Frontiers Call for Papers This new Special Issue aims to explore how participatory and creative methods are utilized in various migration contexts, highlighting both the challenges and successes of these approaches. It seeks to explore how these methods can produce meaningful interactions and generate more ethical and balanced research outcomes.... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Friday, October 3, 2025<\/p>

The 9th Regional Conference on Forced Migration – Justice and Accountability for Children<\/h3>

The Refugee Law Project is pleased to announce its ninth Regional Conference on Forced Migration, taking place on October 7-8, 2025, under the theme:\u00a0\u201cFrom Rights to Reality: Implementing Justice and Ensuring Accountability for Children in Uganda.\u201d This year\u2019s conference will showcase inclusive and transformative approaches to the... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Friday, October 3, 2025<\/p>

Call for Papers: The Refugee Convention at 75 Perspectives Within and Beyond Conference<\/h3>

University of Oslo is hosting the Refugee Convention at 75: Perspectives Within and Beyond Conference Date: 22-23 June 2026, University of Oslo, Norway The Refugee Convention at 75: Perspectives Within and Beyond conference, taking place on June 22\u201323, 2026, at the University of Oslo, Norway, invites scholars, practitioners, and advocates to... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Thursday, October 2, 2025<\/p>

Call for Applications: Postdoctoral Researcher & Research Support 2025\u20132026<\/h3>

The University of Dar es Salaam Research Chair on Forced Displacement (UDSM-RCFD) The University of Dar es Salaam Research Chair on Forced Displacement (UDSM-RCFD) is now accepting applications for the following research opportunities under the IDRC-funded project, "Strengthening knowledge, evidence use and leadership in the global south on forced... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Wednesday, September 17, 2025<\/p>

Protected: LERRN Profile Intake Form<\/h3>

The purpose of this form is to gather information about new LERRN partners to be promoted on LERRN's website, social media, and email newsletter. The information will be referenced and used to promote future LERRN co-hosted... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Tuesday, September 9, 2025<\/p>

LERRN and James Milner Named SSHRC Impact Partnership Awards Finalists<\/h3>

We\u2019re proud to share that the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) has recognized our work through LERRN partnership \u2013 the Local Engagement Refugee Research Network \u2013 by naming James Milner a finalist for the 2025 SSHRC Impact Partnership Award. These awards are among Canada\u2019s highest honours in the social sciences and... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Friday, September 5, 2025<\/p>

Barriers to Inclusive Education For Learners With Disabilities in Primary Schools in Hagadera Refugee Camp<\/h3>

Working Paper 23 By Abdi Bishar Bashir, York University, Borderless Higher Education for Refugees (BHER) Program Executive Summary This research investigates barriers to the implementation and provision of inclusive education for learners with disabilities in Hagadera Primary Schools. Inclusive education is an educational philosophy based on human... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Friday, September 5, 2025<\/p>

Congratulations to Professor Delphine Nakache!<\/h3>

Congratulations to Professor Delphine Nakache on Her Induction into the Royal Society of Canada\u2019s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists! Through her groundbreaking scholarship and tireless advocacy, Professor Delphine Nakache has emerged as a global leader in migration law. Her work ensures that the lived experiences of migrants and... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Thursday, July 31, 2025<\/p>

The Impact of the Presence of Refugees in North Western Tanzania<\/h3>

by Dr. Bonaventure Rutinwa and Dr. Khoti Kamanga, The Centre for the Study of Forced Migration, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania In 2003, the Centre for the Study of Forced Migration at the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania conducted a study on the impacts of the presence of refugees in Northwestern... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Tuesday, July 29, 2025<\/p>

LERRN Awarded SSHRC Partnership Grant to Reimagine Responses to Forced Migration<\/h3>

We are thrilled to announce that the Local Engagement Refugee Research Network (LERRN) has been awarded a C$2.5 million Partnership Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) to lead a transformative work on "Reimagining Responses to Forced Migration." The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Friday, June 20, 2025<\/p>

Congratulations to Ola G. El-Taliawi, the 2025 recipient of the Levine Award!<\/h3>

Each year, the Levine Prize is awarded under the auspices of the Research Committee on the Structure and Organization of Government (RC 27) of the International Political Science Association.\u00a0\u00a0 The prize honors the legacy of Charles H. Levine, a distinguished member of the committee and a former member of the editorial board of its... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Thursday, June 5, 2025<\/p>

Call for Proposals: The JRS Special Issues<\/h3>

The Journal of Refugee Studies (JRS) is accepting proposals for special issues. JRS is a peer-reviewed journal featuring original, high-quality research related to diverse aspects of forced migration. We welcome proposals that engage with and significantly advance scholarly debates in the field of refugee and forced migration studies. Special... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Monday, June 2, 2025<\/p>

Now Published: 2024 – 2025 Newsletter<\/h3>

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Friday, May 23, 2025<\/p>

Book Launch: The Politics of Refugee Policy in the Global South Webinar Event Report<\/h3>

On May 5, 2025, the Local Engagement Refugee Research Network (LERRN) hosted a webinar to celebrate the launch of Dr. Ola El-Taliawi's book, \u201cThe Politics of Refugee Policy in the Global South.\u201d Shifting the focus from sensationalist rhetoric about mass migration to the North, The Politics of Refugee Policy in the Global South provides... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Friday, May 23, 2025<\/p>

Call for Essays: Gunn Prize for Immigration History<\/h3>

The Gunn Prize celebrates excellence in historical research on immigration to and settlement in Canada. Jointly offered by the Canadian Immigration Historical Society (CIHS), the Local Engagement Refugee Research Network (LERRN), and the Department of History at Carleton University, this annual award recognizes outstanding academic work by... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Thursday, May 22, 2025<\/p>

New Op-Ed: Falling Back into the Shadows? How to Keep Internal Displacement on the Humanitarian Agenda<\/h3>

We\u2019re pleased to share a new op-ed by Megan Bradly and Jennifer Welsh\u00a0published in The Conversation, which emphasizes the growing need to focus international attention on internal displacement, which often remains underrepresented in global humanitarian discourse. Despite rising numbers of internally displaced persons (IDPs) driven by conflict,... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div>

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