FMR 36 to be published in October 2010 will include a feature
section on displacement in the Democratic Republic of Congo / Great
Lakes region.
We are looking for articles by practitioners, policymakers, researchers
and displaced people which will examine the challenges and underlying
issues at stake in DRC/Great Lakes, share experiences, explore
initiatives and examples of good practice, and present recommendations
for action. We are particularly keen to reflect the experiences and
knowledge of communities and individuals in DRC and the Great Lakes region.
We can accept articles in English, French, Spanish and Arabic.
Deadline for submission of articles: 31st May 2010
Maximum length: 2,500 words.
The full call for articles is online at http://www.fmreview.org/DRCongo/
The full call for articles in French is online at
http://www.migrationforcee.org/RDCongo/
The FMR Editors are looking for practice- and policy-oriented
submissions, reflecting a diverse range of opinions, which address
questions such as the following:
What are the dimensions of the displacement crisis in and around DRC?
What constraints are there to full knowledge and analysis of the crisis?
What are the prospects for return or local integration of Congolese
refugees in other countries?
What role is the Congolese diaspora playing?
Given the causes and dynamics of current and potential instability in
DRC and the region, what national and regional strategies exist to end
the violence?
What has been the impact and what are the limitations of the Pact
on Security, Stability and Development in Africas Great Lakes region,
which came into force in June 2008?
How do global geopolitical factors affect international responses to DRC?
What has been the impact and what are the limitations of DRCs
2002 Refugee Law?
How have the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement been
incorporated into national laws?
How can the rule of law be promoted and supported in DRC and by the
surrounding countries that are involved in DRC?
How can the international community contribute towards reducing
violence, promoting peace and stability, and improving protection
provision in the region?
What has been the impact of reintegration programmes on local conflicts?
Given the appalling levels of SGBV in DRC, how can protection be
improved? What has been the impact of the two laws on sexual violence
passed in 2006?
What measures exist to reduce the incidences of abduction, forced
recruitment into the armed forces, and slavery?
What particular challenges face unaccompanied displaced children in
DRC, and how can they be better protected?
How are the government and international agencies tackling the lack of
access to basic necessities that most IDPs and vulnerable Congolese are
experiencing, particularly in the areas of health, education, water and
sanitation, food and livelihoods?
How can access to displaced populations be improved and how have
international agencies adapted to the reality of reduced humanitarian
space?
What is the potential role of local NGOs in helping people face this
crisis and how far have they been enabled or are they able to do this?
How can their capacity be enhanced?
Is integration working for the UN operation in DRC? What has been
the impact of MONUC, the cluster system, the Programme of Expanded
Assistance to Returns, the Pooled Fund and other coordination mechanisms?
What factors affect the availability of funding for the crises in DRC
and the surrounding countries?
What are the reasons for, and the potential impact of, the decision of
the UN Human Rights Council in March 2008 not to renew the mandate of
the Independent Expert on human rights in DRC?
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contributing or have suggestions of colleagues or others who may wish to
contribute.
If you are planning to write, we would be grateful if you would take
note of our Guidelines for Contributors at:
http://www.fmreview.org/writing.htm.
Could you help publicise this issue of FMR?
Could you forward this email to colleagues and partners? Or email us to
let us know key organisations/individuals whom we should be approaching?
We have a similar email in French that we can send. We would greatly
appreciate any help you can give.
With apologies for cross-posting.
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Best wishes
Marion Couldrey & Maurice Herson
FMR Editors
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