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.
During the AGM of the very successful IASFM13 conference in Kampala, a new Executive Committee was elected by its members.
| President | Chris Dolan | Uganda |
| Past-President | Susan McGrath | Canada |
| Vice President | Paula Banerjee | India |
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| Communications | Susan Kneebone | Australia |
| Conference Host Representative | Ranabir Samaddar | India |
| Fundraising and Development | Danesh Jayatilaka | Sri Lanka |
| Fundraising and Development | Tara Polzer Ngwato |
South Africa |
| Programme Affairs and Innovation | Cindy Horst | Norway |
| Programme Affairs and Innovation | Moses Chrispus Okello | Uganda |
| Programme Committee Chair | Priyanca Velath | India |
| Secretary | Roberto Vidal | Colombia |
| Treasurer | Nasreen Chowdhory | India |
We are now looking forward to IASFM 14, Kolkata, India in January 2013. IASFM 14 will be hosted by the Calcutta Research Group. More information about IASFM 14 can be found here.
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