As emphasized by a Persian proverb, a healthy and sound mind is consistently associated with a healthy body. On December 11, 2023, ICRMS organized an exhilarating T20 Cricket match for Afghan refugee students enrolled in the Second Crash Course at BUITEMS Cricket Ground. The primary objective of this sports initiative was to promote the physical, […]
On December 8, 2023, the Research Symposium on Navigating Refugee Challenges in Balochistan took place in the video conference room. Senior researchers presented their research projects, which were granted by ICRMS. Three senior researchers located outside Balochistan participated virtually, while the remaining two researchers attended in person. Additionally, two groups of ICRMS-led researchers were present
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Ms. Nafisa, serving as the Program and Research Assistant at the International Center for Refugee and Migration Studies (ICRMS), shared her research working paper titled “Climate-Induced Vulnerabilities of Afghan Refugees: A Case Study of the 2022 Floods” during the 10th conference themed “Learning from the Future: Foresight for the Next Decade of Forced Migration.” This
On November 11, 2023, the International Center for Refugee and Migration Studies (ICRMS) convened the second meeting of the Provincial Level Task Force, focusing on the challenges and opportunities within the higher education sector for Afghan refugees in Balochistan and Pakistan. The primary objective of the meeting was to provide updates on the progress made
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On October 23, 2023, the International Center for Refugee and Migration Studies (ICRMS) convened a policy dialogue on “Promoting Refugee Legal Protection and Access to Justice in Balochistan: Addressing Barriers and Strengthening Legal Aid Services” at Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering, and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Quetta. The session garnered the presence of distinguished individuals
On the 19th of October 2023, Mr. Jameel, Deputy Director of the Commissionarate for Afghan Refugees, embarked on a significant visit to the International Center for Refugees and Migration Studies (ICRMS) at BUITEMS. During the visit, he met with the Director of ICRMS. Their discussions revolved around the ongoing activities, policy dialogues, and task force
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On October 17, 2023, the International Center for Refugee and Migration Studies (ICRMS) held an orientation session for the Afghan refugee students selected for the Second Crash Course program. The session commenced with a heartfelt recitation of the Holy Quran by one of the refugee students. Mr. Hafeez Ullah, the Communication Assistant at ICRMS, moderated
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On October 12, 2023, a meeting was held at BUITEMS training hall between Afghan refugee students enrolled in higher education and DAFI Scholars for the tertiary level meeting cohort IV. Ms. Maira, Laision officer welcomed the students and presented the agenda of the meeting. She invited Dr. Raheela, Director ICRMS, to give opening remarks. After
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On September 25th, 2023, the International Center for Refugees and Migration Studies hosted its pivotal Policy Dialogue titled “Ensuring Access and Quality Education for Refugees: Bridging the Gap between Policy and Practice.” Esteemed dignitaries, including Vice Chancellor Dr. Khalid Hafeez from BUITEMS University, VC Loralai University Dr. Ehsaullah, Pro-VC of Sardar Bahadur Khan University, and
On September 20, the International Center for Refugee and Migration Studies (ICRMS) celebrated the Graduation Ceremony for Afghan Refugee Students who successfully completed the intensive Crash Course. The event was impeccably moderated by Mr. Kazim, a Reporting Assistant at ICRMS. Setting the tone for the occasion, Dr. Rahila Umar, the esteemed Director of ICRMS, delivered
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