In Person and Online Book Launch for 'Refugee Reception in (Southern) Africa' in Kenya

The British Institute in East Africa (BIEA) invites you to this in-person (and online) book launch in Nairobi, that explores how refugees are welcomed and hosted in neighbouring countries in Southern Africa.

Dr Nicholas Maple will introduce key elements of the welcome refugees receive in Southern Africa as presented in his new book Refugee Reception in Southern Africa: National and Local Policies in Zambia and South Africa (University of London Press, 2024).

Caroline Njuki (International Labour Organisation, Kenya) will then chair a discussion with:

• Mohamed Hassan (Refugee-Led Research Hub)
• Dr Nicholas Maple (Lecturer in Refugee Studies, RLI, University of London)

Key themes relating to the inherently temporary nature of refugee reception today will be explored, including refugee camps and urban displacement. These ideas sit at the heart of contemporary debates about how we understand displacement, forms of protections found at different levels of analysis (including global and ground-level approaches), and formal and informal solutions to displacement for refugees will be discussed.

Questions and comments will be welcomed from the audience and a drinks reception will follow the discussion.

Attendance is free, but prior registration is required as space is limited. Please note the event time listed is for (EAT). For online ticket holders, the event time is 15:00-16:30 (GMT).

Refugee Reception in Southern Africa: National and Local Policies in Zambia and South Africa is available to download for free now at University of London Press. It is also available in paperback from major booksellers or online at University of London Press. Attendees at the discussion panel will also be provided with a code that can be used to obtain a discount when purchasing the book.