On April 17, 2025, the International Center for Refugee and Migration Studies (ICRMS) successfully conducted an internship test at HBL Lab 3 on the BUITEMS campus. This initiative aimed to identify and support talented Afghan refugee students by providing access to valuable internship opportunities that foster skill development and professional growth. Out of 25 registered […]
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The International Center for Refugee and Migration Studies (ICRMS) organized the First Exposure Visit Session on April 16, 2025, for students from Rabia Balkhi High School and Tolo High School at Balochistan University of Information Technology and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Quetta. BUITEMS and ICRMS staff warmly welcomed the students and school faculty as they gathered
The International Center for Refugee and Migration Studies (ICRMS) held its first career counselling session of the year on 15th April 2025 as a combined session for students of Rabia Balkhi High School and Tolo High School. The session commenced with an introduction to ICRMS by Ms. Fatima, who briefed students about the Center’s foundation
On February 26 and 27, 2025, interviews were conducted by the panels constituting of senior ICRMS staffs and representative of UNHCR to select suitable candidates for the ICRMS Crash Course-2025. The objective of the interviews was to assess the students’ eligibility, motivation, and potential to benefit from the program. The crash course is designed to
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ICRMS in collaboration with UNHCR and BUITEMS arranged the third policy dialogue of the year 2024 titled Technology and Refugees: Leveraging Innovation for Social and Economic Inclusion, on 17th December 2024. The objective of this policy dialogue was to ascertain possibilities for refugee youth to train and work in digital spaces in line with the
The International Center for Refugee and Migration Studies (ICRMS-BUITEMS), in collaboration with the Fine Arts Department at BUITEMS, organized an art exhibition titled “Reflection of Home” on December 16, 2024. The exhibition featured the creative works of 30 Fine Arts students, who explored the theme through vibrant paintings and traditional cultural attire. The event was
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On 13 December 2024, the ICRMS staff training on Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of this essential framework in project management and development. The session began with a warm welcome from Mr. Syed Ammar Agha, MEAL Manager HOPE, participant introductions, and a pre-assessment to gauge baseline knowledge. Objectives
The International Center for Refugee and Migration Studies (ICRMS) convened its third and final provincial Task Force Meeting on December 12, 2024, at the video conference room of BUITEMS. The meeting aimed to address the persistent challenges faced by Afghan refugee students in accessing higher education opportunities in Balochistan. These challenges include the lack of
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The International Center for Refugees and Migration Studies (ICRMS) hosted a public lecture titled Racialized Borders—Intersecting Colonial Histories and Contemporary Refugee Realities, led by Dr. Uzair Hashmi, Head of the Department of Government and Public Policy at NUST. The lecture provided a critical analysis of the historical and contemporary factors shaping refugee realities in Pakistan,
The International Center for Refugee and Migration Studies (ICRMS) recently organized an extensive training session on Contract Management delivered by Advocate Ghulam Abbas and Mr. Munir Hussain, aimed at enhancing the professional capabilities of its staff in managing procurement processes and hiring practices within the public and development sectors. The session focused on imparting a
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