GENIDA
GLOBAL NETWORK ON INTERNAL DISPLACEMENT IN AFRICA
The Global Engagement Network on Internal Displacement in Africa (GENIDA) is a collaborative project, hosted by the Human Rights Centre at the University of Pretoria and co-directed by the Internal Displacement Research Programme, University of London.
GENIDA is an international network composed of members from across the different sub-regions in Africa geared towards the protection of internally displaced persons in Africa. The first of its kind in Africa, the GENIDA network was created in 2019 to advocate for IDP based sustainable solutions to internal displacement. It also aims to bridge the gap between research and policy response by creating a platform for continued critical engagement on internal displacement in Africa, drawing in researchers from universities, research institutions and civil society across Africa, as well as key policy-makers from countries affected by serious dynamics of internal displacement.
Currently, GENIDA includes researchers and other professionals from Cameroon, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe. The network was established by Dr Romola Adeola and Professor David Cantor, and is coordinated by Obonyo Francis Alphonse.
Internal displacement in Africa
Africa is the continent with the largest numbers of internally displaced persons (IDPs) who have fled their homes due to conflict and violence.
Disasters linked to natural hazards have also served to contribute to the high levels of internal displacement in this region, with the two dynamics sometimes intermingling. In comparison to other regions, African States have developed the most advanced regional legal instruments to assist and protect IDPs – such as the African Union Kampala Convention – and dedicated IDP laws and policies at the national level exist in a number of African countries. GENIDA is particularly interested in facilitating the further development and implementation of such frameworks for IDP protection and assistance through its research contribution.
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GENIDA CORE GROUP MEMBERS INCLUDE:
〉 Dr Romola Adeola – Migration Clinic Coordinator at the Centre for Human Rights, Facutly of Law, University of Pretoria
〉 Professor David Cantor – Director of the Refugee law Initiative (RLI) at the School of Advanced Study, University of London
〉 Obonyo Francis Alphonse – Certified Project Management Professional by GreyCompus USA
〉 Dr Eniola Cadmus – Lecturer, University of Ibadan, College of Medicine, Nigeria
〉 Mr Rashid Dambuya – Associate lecturer, Department of Law, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone
〉 Ms Asmau Gangso Benzies – Centre for Non-violence and Gender Advocacy, Nigeria
〉 Dr Tatu Sunjo Emmanuel – Senior Lecturer, University of Buea, Cameroon
〉 Mr. Jimmy Kainja – Lecturer, University of Malawi, Malawi
〉 Dr Robson Mandishekwa – Lecturer, Economics, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe
〉 Ms Nicoline Nwenushi Wazeh – CEO, Pathways for Women Development, Cameroon
〉 Mr Richard Obedi – Executive Director, Populace Foundation International, Uganda
〉 Professor Ines Raimundo – Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique
〉 Dr Jane Wathuta – Institute for Family Studies and Ethics, Strathmore University, Kenya
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