IASFM
brings together academics, practitioners and
decision-makers working on forced migration issues.
Through the ages, the forced movement of people,
displaced within their own countries or across
borders, has been of concern to states and to
humanitarians alike. Whether people have been forced
to migrate due to persecution, to flee war, to
escape famine, or because of a major development
project, they face a need for protection and/or
assistance. Since the end of the Cold War this issue
has seen renewed attention. The problems seem ever
greater: the solutions ever more scarce. The issue
is increasingly perceived to be global in scope,
while some solutions may be very local. By coming
together, scholars, policy-makers, NGO advocates and
those working in the field can think together and
develop greater understanding of the implications of
forced movement. The members of IASFM meet at
biennial conferences. They share their news through
a Newsletter. They form a vibrant and active
community. If you have not already joined us, please
do so today.
Latest News
The
11th conference
was very successfully hosted by
the Forced Migration and Refugee Studies Program of
the American University in Cairo from January 6 -
10, 2008.
IASFM was fortunate to have the support of Forced
Migration Online who launched a series of podcasts
recorded at the conference. For more information and
to link to the podcasts, please click
here.
IASFM12 will be held in June 2009 at Cyprus.
Call for Papers
The Executive Committee will shortly be accepting conference
bids for
IASFM13 and
IASFM14
CALL FOR PROPOSALS for IASFM Working Groups
For more information please visit Working
Groups.
