Giving Voice to the Voiceless: The Value of Creative Expression and...
By: Ciara Hoyne Peer-reviewed by REAL members In 2021, 13,700 refugees were resettled in the U.S., which is approximately 43 percent more than in the year 2020 (UNHCR, 2022). Push factors such as the...
View ArticleEarly Childhood Education for Refugees in the United States
By: Isabelle Hoagland Peer-reviewed by REAL members Introduction Early Childhood Education (ECE) is an essential component of a child’s development during critical years of its life, yet it is often...
View ArticleRefugee and Migrant Education Network 2022 International Conference:...
By: Alex Erickson 11/28/22 Peer reviewed by REAL members “To risk leaving home and leaving everything behind showcases a profound hope for the future.” Fr. Thomas H. Smolich, SJ, International...
View ArticleThe Temporary Protection Directive – a Model for Responding to Refugee Crises?
By: Jessica Crist and Bernhard Streitwieser Peer reviewed by REAL members On December 13th, two REAL members attended an event at the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) in Washington, DC on the European...
View ArticlePathways through Publishing: Mentorship in Authorship for Refugee Scholars of...
By: Jacqui Hatch 1/27/23 Peer reviewed by REAL members Throughout time, people have fled their home countries due to the fear of persecution, political and economic instability, armed conflicts, and...
View ArticleThe Next Step in Welcoming Refugees: From Encouragement to Empowerment in...
By: Amina Iman 3/6/23 Peer Reviewed by REAL Members “It is time to honor pledges to help refugee children get an education. It is time to turn the tide.” – Filippo Grandi, Commissioner of the United...
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In Celebration of World Refugee Day: Centering Afghan Student Voices
By: Jessie Wetherby and Emily Zanieski 6/20/23 Peer reviewed by REAL team members Photo Credit: Dr. Jihae Cha LINK: GSEHD Conference Provides Afghan Students a Platform to Share Their Stories In...
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Creating a Safe Space for Children in the West Bank: A Reflection on Teaching...
By: Emily Zanieski 12/2/23 Peer Reviewed by REAL Members “Miss Emily…Miss Emily,” I heard as I started my journey into Nablus’ Old City after spending my day creating lesson plans for my upcoming week...
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Interview with Lual Mayen, Video Game Designer
By: O. Abiola Akintola 1/12/24 Peer Reviewed by REAL Members Picture of Lual Mayen, Creator of Salaam and Founder of the Lual Mayen Foundation On November 3, 2023, I conducted an email interview with...
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Mosul: Rising from the Ashes of Conflict: Peace Letters to Nineveh
By: Jacqueline Hatch 03/24/24 Peer Reviewed By REAL Members “In the wake of devastation and conflict, there is a powerful and enduring spirit, rising from the ashes of despair.” These words not only...
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From Celebration to Revelation: How a Weekend Getaway Exposed the Raw...
By: Oummou Diallo, 07/23/2024 Peer Reviewed by REAL Members Disclaimer: This entry contains descriptions of distressing events and mentions a suicide attempt. Reader discretion is advised. What began...
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Interview With Dr. Koen Leurs, Digital Migration Studies Scholar
By O. Abiola Akintola Peer Reviewed by REAL Members On September 23, 2023, I conducted an email interview with Dr. Koen Leurs, an Associate Professor in Gender, Media and Migration Studies at Utrecht...
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