Syrian Refugees Are Often Steered Into Illegal Jobs
The professional opportunities for refugees are scarce, despite longstanding international pledges of support, in Jordan and Lebanon. In Turkey, the employment situation is somewhat brighter.
New Programs Encourage Refugee Entrepreneurs
For many refugees in the Arab region, entrepreneurship is a chance to build an independent life. But doing so is not easy in many host countries.
Twice Displaced, Palestinian-Syrians in Egypt Need Help
Rules about who counts as a refugee bar these “guests” from basic human rights, including access to education. The government and universities could help change that.
‘Audio Investigator’ Creates Revealing Landscapes of Sound
Lawrence Abu Hamdan, an artist who uses forensic techniques, uses recorded sound to create new perspectives of the world and document injustice.
‘Reconciliation Studies’ Seeks Inroads In Arab Region
An international academic alliance is developing programs in conflict-resolution studies at universities in the Middle East and North Africa.
A Lebanese Scholar Wants to Improve Refugees’ Lives
Lamis Jomaa studies the food security and nutritional health of refugees, and is passionate about the idea that research can change the status quo.
Refugee Scientists: The Unknown Number
As crises escalate, so does the number of displaced scientists. But a precise overall count is elusive.
A New University, Born in the Chaos of War
Rojava University, in Syria’s mostly Kurdish northeast, has enthusiastic foreign support, meets a local need and is part of a project for regional independence.
U.N. Scrambles to Keep Schools for Palestinians Open
The agency serving Palestinian refugees across the Middle East is coping with a shortfall of funds after cuts in U.S. aid.
An Eye on the Cultural Landscape of Syria
The organization Ettijahat, based in Beirut, offers grants to artists and researchers whose work illuminates the culture of a country in crisis.
