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WATERLOO – Syria is experiencing a civil war that has resulted in the displacement of more than 11 million people.
There are several Laurier experts available to comment on refugees and migration:
Jenna Hennebry, associate professor in Laurier’s Communications Studies program and director of the International Migration Research Centre, is an expert on international migration. Her recent research has focused on mapping the global governance of international migration. Contact information: jhennebry@wlu.ca.
Areas of expertise:
Kim Rygiel, associate professor in Laurier’s Political Science department and lecturer at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, is an expert on refugee activism, citizenship politics and collaborative work on humanitarian aid. Contact information: (cell) 416-254-7195 or krygiel@wlu.ca.
Areas of expertise:
Bree Akesson, assistant professor in Laurier’s Faculty of Social Work, is an expert on international child protection and the effects of war and disaster on young children. Her current research includes a SSHRC-funded research project along with Geography Professor Sean Doherty focusing the everyday mobilities of children and families living in refugee camps. Contact information: bakesson@wlu.ca.
Areas of expertise:
Robert McLeman, associate professor in Laurier’s Geography and environmental studies department, is an expert on human dimensions of environmental change, with particular attention to the relationship between environment and human migration. His latest book Climate and Human Migration examines such events at Hurricane Katrina. Contact information: 519-884-0710 x2653 or at rmcleman@wlu.ca.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Kevin Crowley, Director
Communications & Public Affairs
Wilfrid Laurier University
T: 519.884.0710 x3070
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