A crucial and timely topic for the Horn of Africa, both in its magnitude and its urgency. This dialogue brings together protection, migration and human-rights specialists to examine the abuses faced by migrants from the region, the role of states and of human smugglers and traffickers, and the shared responsibility of governments and institutions. Held with interpretation in English and French.
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Complexities of Migration, Human Rights, Smuggling and State Responsibility in the Horn of Africa
Migration, human rights and the role of states, smugglers and traffickers across one of the world’s most active migration corridors.
Who takes part
GHHF convenings bring together scholars, policymakers and partner institutions from across the eight IGAD nations, conducted in the Forum’s working languages — English and French. Membership is open to researchers and institutions of the Greater Horn.
Speakers
- Dr. Fana GebresenbetDirector, Institute for Peace and Security Studies
- Racheal N. NgumiHuman Rights Advocate
- David HofmeijerHead of the Protection Unit, IOM Djibouti
- Basra AliFounder & Director, Women in Borderlands
- Dr. Moses KhisaFacilitator — Chairperson of GHHF
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Get involved
Join the Forum.
Researchers and institutions across the eight nations are welcome to apply for membership, or to write to the Secretariat in Djibouti.