Working with Refugees from Conflict Zones

Date and time
Wednesday 16 April 2025 - 4pm - 5pm BST
Organiser details
Organiser: Dr John LockhartEmail: jlockhart@uclan.ac.uk
Entry fee
Free
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This webinar focuses on the multifaceted challenges faced by refugees and displaced populations in conflict zones. We'll consider the critical role of social work and community development in addressing their needs.

We'll explore topics such as forced migration, protection frameworks and access to basic services like healthcare, education and housing.

The session will emphasise trauma-informed care, which recognises the psychological impact of displacement and violence. We'll also consider culturally sensitive approaches to support.

The session will discuss advocacy efforts to strengthen international protection mechanisms, like the 1951 Refugee Convention. We'll look to address gaps in service delivery within refugee camps and urban settings. We'll discuss challenges like resource scarcity, discrimination and political instability, with a focus on collaborative solutions.

The webinar will give you the tools to promote resilience, dignity and social inclusion for displaced individuals. It is part of a series being hosted by the International Social Work and Community Development team at the University of Central Lancashire.