We are pleased to announce a three-day online regional webinar series focused on progress and barriers in the generation of knowledge on forced displacement in the Global South. This initiative is a joint effort by:

• Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia)
• University of Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania)
• Asian Institute of Technology (Thailand)
• Center on Gender and Forced Displacement (India)
• University of Guadalajara (Mexico)

The ultimate goal of this webinar series is to develop a “Global South School of Thought” on human displacement, ensuring that scholars from the Global South have a stronger voice in global displacement discussions.

Workshop Objectives

This webinar series aims to:

• Explore theories relevant to displacement in the Global South
• Examine methodologies used in studying displacement in these regions
• Highlight regional contributions to displacement studies in Africa, South Asia, and Latin America
• Contribute to displacement policies by incorporating unique perspectives from these regions

Event Details

Dates: May 7-9, 2025 (Online)

Sessions by Region:

• May 7, 2025 (Asia): 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM IST (India Standard Time)
• May 8, 2025 (Latin America): 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM CDT (Central Daylight Time)
• May 9, 2025 (Africa): 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM EAT (East Africa Time)

Important Deadlines

March 15, 2025: Submit title, 500-word abstract, name, email, and affiliation

April 10, 2025: Submit full paper

April 15, 2025: Notification of acceptance

May 7-9, 2025: Online webinars and presentations

More information, including email contacts for submitting your application, can be viewed here: Call-for-papers_Forced displacements Global South

We look forward to your participation in this critical conversation on forced displacement in the Global South.