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| October 19,2020 | |
| 11:00- 13:00 Amman | |
| Session 1: Protracted Displacement as Universal and Regional Phenomenon (Convened by the German Jordanian University) | Contributors: Prof. Dr. Ralf Rosskopf, Vice President for International Affairs, German Jordanian University Dr. Florian Kohstall, Center for International Cooperation, Academics in Solidarity, Freie Universität Berlin. Dr. Dhia Abu Tair, EDU-SYRIA, German Jordanian University. Dr. Anas M. AlSobeh, Director of the Refugees, Displaced Persons and Forced Migration Studies Center, Yarmouk University. Mr. Mohammad Syasmeh, Yarmouk University Mr. Dominik Bartsch, UNHCR Jordan Representative Ms. Francesca Albanese, Affiliate Scholar at the Institute for the Study of International Migration (ISIM), Georgetown University Ms. Sallee Gregory, UNRWA Panel discussion |
| 15:00- 17:00 Amman | |
| Session 2: Protracted Displacement and Higher Education in the Middle East: A Way Forward (Convened by Academics in Solidarity) | Contributors: H.E. Maria Hadjitheodosiou, European Union Ambassador to Jordan President, Prof. Manar Fayyad, German Jordanian University Prof. Dr. M. Murat Erdoğan, Turkish German University Dr. Nahed Ghazzoul, Columbia University, Columbia Global Centre-Amman. Ms. Nada Saleh, Justus Liebig University Giessen DAFI Students, UNHCR |
| October 20,2020 | |
| 10:00- 12:45 Amman | |
| Session 1: Role of Government, Civil Society and iNGOs (Convened by the Yarmouk University) | Contributors: Mr. Mahmoud Alhourot, Representative of the Ministry of Development Mr. Saleh Alkilani, Representative of the Minstry of Interior Mr. Yaqoub Hamdan, MOL, Head of Syrian Refugee Response Department Dr. Ibrahim Aqel, Institute for Family Health\ Noor Al Hussein Foundation Dr. Mohammad Hourani, Jordan River Foundation Mr. Rami Quwaider, Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) Ms. Mai Nasrallah, Norwegian Refugee Council Mr. Haidar Harahsheh, Representative the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation |
| 15:00- 17:00 Amman | |
| Session 2: Current Displacement Situation in the Middle East | Contributions: The Migration and Refugee ‘crisis’, International Law, and the Backlash Against Human Rights. Presenting-Author: Dr. Wilde Ralph, University College London (UCL) The Demise of International Refugee Regimen. Presenting-Author: Mr. Çorabatır Metin, Co-Author: Ms. Dingil Aylin, Research Center on Asylum and Migration (IGAM), Turkey Co-Author ‘I Dream of Going Home’: Gendered Experiences of Adolescent Syrian Refugees in Jordan’s Azraq Camp. Presenting-Author: Ms. Sajdi Jude, Co-Author: Dr. Essaid Aida, Information and Research Center King Hussein Foundation, Jordan In Search of Durable Solutions: Strengthening Future Prospects for Syrian Refugees in the Region. Presenting-Author: Ms. Stade Lana, Co-Author: Ms. Achilles Kathryn, Durable Solutions Platform, Jordan The Past is a Forgotten Country: Displacement and Dispossession of Unorthodox Minorities in the Middle East. Presenting-Author: Dr. Canefe Nergis, York University, Canada Foucault’s Concept of Power and the I/NGOs Assistance to Refugees in Jordan. Presenting-Author: Dr. Al Taji Farah, Al-Balqa Applied University. Jordan |
| 15:00- 17:00 Amman | |
| Session 3: Social Cohesion and Security | Contributions: Community Sense of Belonging: Syrian Refugees’ Experience in Al-Ramtha Neighborhoods. Presenting-Authors: Ms. Anwar Ahmad Khweleh, Jordan University of Science and Technology Social activist in the rights of women and children, trainer in gender issues and president of the North Association for Sustainable Development. Presenting-Author, Ms. Hiba Khasawneh, North Association for Sustainable Development Social Cohesion: One Part of the Integration Equation. Presenting-Author: Ms. Monette Zard, Columbia University Co-Author:Dr. Ling San Lau, Columbia University Co-Author:Ms.Sarah Guyer, Columbia University Co-Author:Ms. Yusur Al-Salman, Independent Scholar Co-Author:Dr. Goleen Samari , Columbia University Unexpected and Multisectoral Gender Dimensions of Protracted Crises. Presenting-Author:Dr. Samar Goleen, Columbia University Co-Author Dr. San Lau Ling, Columbia University Co-Author:Ms.Sarah Guyer, Columbia University Co-Author:Ms.Trena Mukherjee Co-Author: Ms. Monette Zard Draft UN Decision to Discipline Corrupt Governments under UN Supervision. Presenting-Author: Dr. Qusay Khaleefah, Al-Balqa Applied University |
| 15:00- 17:00 Amman | |
| Session 4: Labor Market Integration and Entrepreneurship | Contributions: Ways to Survive, Hurdles to Cross: Refugee Entrepreneurship and Networking in Precarity. Presenting-Author: Ms. Saba Al Kuntar, Erasmus University Rotterdam Entrepreneurial Motivations of Refugees: a Comparative Study between Jordanian Citizens and Syrian Refugees. Presenting-Author: Ms. Dalia Othman, PSUT Labor Market Integration of Migrant Women and the Role of Social Workers – Baseline Findings from a Model Project in Germany. Presenting-Author: Dr. Sigrid James, University of Kassel Co-Author: Ms. Franziska Seidel, University of Kassel Co-Author: Mr. Julian Trostmann, University of Kassel Performing Resilience: Syrian Refugee Artisans in Jordan Presenting-Author:Prof. Dr. Haya Al-Dajani, Mohammad Bin Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship (MBSC) Co-Author:Dr. Aida Essaid, Information and Research Center King Hussein Foundation (IRCKHF) Determinants of the Labor Market Integration of Refugees: The Case of Syrian Refugees in Lebanon and Jordan Presenting-Author: Ms. Samar Abdelmageed, The British University in Egypt |
| 17:30- 19:30 Amman | |
| Session 5: Supporting Professional and Institutional Capacity Development in Non-regime Higher Education Institutions: Examples from Northern Syria | Contributions:
Supporting Professional and Institutional Capacity Development in Non-regime Higher Education Institutions: Examples from Northern Syria Presenting-Author: Dr.Juliet Millican, Council for At-Risk Academics Supporting Institutional Quality Assurance Presenting-Author: Dr. Maher Jesry, Council for At-Risk Academics Supporting Academic Development Presenting-Author: Dr. Fateh Shaban, Council for At-Risk Academics Supporting Student Success and Transition Presenting-Author: Dr. Adnan Sennuo, Council for At-Risk Academics Supporting Gender Equality,Council for At-Risk Academics Presenting-Author: Dr. Esra Machkor, Council for At-Risk Academics |
| 17:30- 19:30 Amman | |
| Session 6: Displaced Students and Access to Higher Education: Best Practices and Lessons Learned | Contributions:
Universities for Peace: Moving Beyond Civil Clause against Armament Presenting-Author: Dr. Asli Telli, University of Siegen Migrant challenges in the school systems access for a targeted school education – a Portuguese approach.” Presenting-Author: Dr. Ana Corte-Real, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra,Portugal Co-Author: Dr. Clara Cruz-Santos, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra,Portugal Co-Author: Dr Tiago Nunes,Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra,Portugal Integration of Syrian Refugees in Higher Education Systems in Host Countries: A comparative Study of Germany and Jordan Presenting-Author: Ms. Da’ad Nazzal , German Jordanian University Essential mutual role of social peace and education in post-conflicts: The case of Syria Presenting-Author: Dr. Ahmad Saylam, University of Duisburg-Essen Co-Author: Mr. Ahmad Badat, Ministry of Education of Kuwait Co-Author: Dr. Moza Al-Rabban, Arab Scientific Community Organization |
| November 3,2020 | |
| 15:00- 17:00 Amman | |
| Session 1: Labor Market Integration, Social Benefits and Entrepreneurship | Contributions:
Insights on Working Conditions of Syrian Refugees in Jordan; Decent and Fair or Unsatisfactory? Presenting-Author: Ms. Doa Jarrar, Alexandre Lamfalussy Faculty of Economics, University of Sopron, Hungary Work Perspectives for Refugees in Rural Areas: The Role of Community Service Organizations Presenting-Author: Prof. Dr. Susanne Dreas, Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences Co-Author: Prof. Dr. Steffi Kraehmer, Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences Labor Market Integration of Refugee and Asylee Professionals: Ability to Commit vs. Barriers to Integration Presenting-Author:Mr. Hikmet Güler, Universität Potsdam Charting the Impacts of COVID-19 for Refugee Entrepreneurship Presenting-Author: Dr. Max Stephenson Jr, Virginia Tech Co-Author: Dr. Renad Abbad, Virginia Tech Co-Author: Dr. Muddather Abu-Karaki, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University Co-Author: Ms. Patricia Parera, Virginia Tech Syrian Refugees Looking for Work: Experiencing Labour Market Integration Support Programs in the Greater Toronto Area. Presenting-Author: Dr. Aaida Mamuji, York University Co-Author:Dr. Gindy Noheir, QED Co-Author: Ms. Dina Meghdadi, York University |
| 15:00- 17:00 Amman | |
| Session 2: Higher Education and Academic Displacements: A Continued Debate | Contributions:
Syrian Students and Scholars in Turkish Universities: Burden or Opportunity? Presenting-Author: Dr. Hakan Ergin, Istanbul University “From ‘Emergency Remote Teaching’ to ‘Effective Hybrid Learning’ in Jordanian Higher Education” Presenting-Author: Dr. Mark Johnson, School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison Integration through language and higher education. Paving ways early – assessing language proficiency and scholastic aptitude Presenting-Author: Mrs. Hannah Grunwald, g.a.s.t. / TestDaF-Institute Co-Author: Mr. Amin Ahmed, g.a.s.t. / TestDaF-Institute Co-Author: Mr. Michael Klees, g.a.s.t. / TestDaF-Institute Exiled Scholars in the Higher Education System in Germany: Experiences and Prospects Presenting-Author: Prof. Dr. Betül Yarar, University of Bremen Co-Author: Prof. Dr. Yasemin Karakasoglu, University of Bremen Co-Author: Prof. Dr. Vathsala Aithal, University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (FHWS) |
| 15:00- 17:00 Amman | |
| Session 3: Health and Psychosocial Support | Contributions:
Addressing No Communicable Diseases among Urban Refugees in the Middle East and North Africa – a scoping review Presenting-AuthorDr. Zahirah Zahrah McNatt University of Global Health Equity and Columbia University Barriers to Care: Factors Associated with Unmet Need for Mental Health Care Among Syrian Refugee Women in Jordan Presenting-Author: Dr.Dasgupta Anindita,Columbia University, School of Social Work Co-Author: Dr. Maysa Khadra University of Jordan, School of Medicine Co-Author: Dr. Raeda Al-Qutob University of Jordan, School of Medicine Co-Author: Dr. Nabila El-Bassel Columbia University, School of Social Work Co-Author: Ms. Terena Mukherjee Columbia University, School of Public Health The Mental Health of Refugees in German Presenting-Author: Mr.Alex Maximilian Keller University of Magdeburg-Stendal Co-Author: Dr. Rahim Hajji University of Magdeburg-Stendal It’s More than I Can Manage“ – Psychosocial Counseling for Refugees in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Presenting-Author:Prof. Dr. Barbara Bräutigam, University of Applied Sciences Neubrandenburg Co-Author: Mr. Amir Nejad, University of Applied Sciences Neubrandenburg Engaging Syrian Men in Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Presenting-Author:Dr. Turner Lewis Newcastle University Self- efficiency as a Mediator of Traumatic Events Among Palestinian Refugee Children Living in Bethlehem Refugee Camps Presenting-Author:Dr Ferdoos Alissa Bethlehem University |
| November 17,2020 | |
| 15:00- 17:00 Amman | |
| Session 1: Conflict and Protected Uncertainty | Contributions:
Contested Spaces: Local Governance, Civil Society, and Armed Actors in North and East Syria Presenting-Author:Ms. Shilan Ali DT Global Co-Author: Ms. Helan Jawish HTW Berlin – University of Applied Sciences Co-Author: Mr. Paul McKinney Georgetown University’s Center for Contemporary Arab Studies (CCAS) Protracted Displacement for Syrian Refugees in Jordan: Future Intentions Presenting-Author:Dr. Fawwaz Momani, Yarmouk University Co-Author: Dr. Tamara A. Al-Yakoub, Yarmouk University Co-Author: Dr. Sarah Tobin, CMI – (Chr. Michelsen Institute), Norway Co-Author: Dr. Are Knudsen, CMI – (Chr. Michelsen Institute), Norway Co-Author: Dr. Benjamin Etzold, Bonn International Center for Conversion GmbH Co-Author: Prof. Rasheed Jarah, Yarmouk University. Protractedness Among Varied Presenting-Author, refugees in Jordan: What Socioeconomic Rights? Presenting-Author:Ms. Oroub Elabed, Centre for Lebanese Studies/ Lebanese American University Moving Beyond Uncertainty: Accountability in Humanitarian Practice Presenting-Author:Ms. Sarah Guyer, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Co-Author:Ms. Monette Zard, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Co-Author: Dr. Ling San Lau, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Co-Author: Ms. Yusur Al-Salman,Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Co-Author: Dr. Samari Goleen , Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health |
| 15:00- 17:00 Amman | |
| Session 2: Sustainable Solutions and Media | Contributions:
عودة الفلسطينين بعد العام1994: سياسات ام خدمات؟
العوامل المؤثرة في اتخاذ قرار العودة للاجىء السوري في الأردن
الحلول الدائمة للاجئين العودة الطوعية والتوطين والاندماج آفاق وتحديات
اعادة لم شمل الاسرة العربية المشتتة بسبب النزاعات المسلحة: بين تسهيلات القانون الدولي واشتراطات القوانين الداخلية
الواقع الاعلامي والاتصالي في مخيمات اللاجئين السوريين في الاردن: مخيم الزعتري انموذجاً
الخصائص الديموقراطية والاجتماعية والاقتصادية للاجئين السوريين في محافظات الشمال : دراسة في الجغرافيا الاقتصادية
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| 15:00- 17:00 Amman | |
| Session 3: Social Work Practice: Insights and Needs | Contributions:
A Protracted Arrival: The Lives of the Female Yazidi Survivors of the Islamic State in Germany Presenting-Author: Ms. Mais Masadeh, Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr Universität Bochum, Germany Refugees, Social Work and Ethnography of Displacement: An Opportunity of Learning Presenting-Author: Dr. Mohammed Tabishat, Dhofar University Building Community Steadfastness: A Reflection on Community Development with Refugees Practice in Bethlehem Presenting-Author: Dr. Abeer Musleh, Bethlehem University Refugee host-Community Centered – Approach: Insight of Social Work Education in Jordan Presenting-Author: Prof. Dr. Sahar Makhamreh, German Jordanian University |