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On the Margins: Noncitizens Caught in Countries Experiencing Violence, Conflict and Disaster

The Journal on Migration and Human Security, a publication of the Center for Migration Studies of New York, has released a new paper, titled “On the Margins: Noncitizens Caught in Countries Experiencing Violence, Conflict and Disaster.” The paper is authored by Sanjula Weerasinghe, Abbie Taylor, Sarah Drury, Pitchaya Indravudh, Aaron Gregg, and John Flanagan of … Continue reading On the Margins: Noncitizens Caught in Countries Experiencing Violence, Conflict and Disaster

M.A. in Conflict, Displacement and Human Security

School of Law and Social Sciences, University of East London, is offering a new MA in CONFLICT, DISPLACEMENT AND HUMAN SECURITY Programme content The proposed programme offers an advanced and comprehensive understanding of the relationship between conflict, displacement and human insecurity. Distinctive features of the programme are its focus on conflict and displacement, its people-centred … Continue reading M.A. in Conflict, Displacement and Human Security

Adaptation and Devastation: The Impact of the Conflict on Trade and Markets In Darfur. Findings of a Scoping Study

This scoping study describes the importance of trade to the Darfur economy and to a wide range of rural and urban livelihoods.  Over the past five years trade in livestock and cash crops have been devastated by conflict, insecurity and a prohibitive tax regime, while trade in locally produced grain has all but collapsed.

Livelihoods, Migration and Conflict: Discussion of Findings from Two Studies in West and North Darfur, 2006 – 2007

Livelihoods, Migration and Conflict: Discussion of Findings from Two Studies in West and North Darfur, 2006 – 2007. Young, Jacobsen et al. This report discusses findings from a study conducted in Darfur from 2006-8 that explored the changing role of migration and remittances in the livelihoods of conflict-affected people.  It illustrates the shifts in livelihood … Continue reading Livelihoods, Migration and Conflict: Discussion of Findings from Two Studies in West and North Darfur, 2006 – 2007

Aid and Violence: Development Policies and Conflict in Nepal

  The Feinstein International Center is pleased to announce a new report:   Aid and Violence: Development Policies and Conflict in Nepal A Background Report by Francesca Bonino and Antonio Donini   The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) launched its “People’s War” in 1996. The Maoists’ rise to power was impressive by any standard. After … Continue reading Aid and Violence: Development Policies and Conflict in Nepal