Building Resilience in the Sahel in an Era of Forced Displacement

Apr 8, 2021 | Wilson Center
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In the Sahel, a growing crisis driven by ongoing violence and devastation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and food insecurity, has led to the internal displacement of more than 2 million people—four times the number displaced just 2 years ago. This humanitarian crisis demands an urgent response to ensure adequate provision of shelter, food, and water for those forced from their homes. It also points to a need for comprehensive approaches and sustained investments to address the drivers of forced displacement in the region. Join the Wilson Center and Population Institute for a discussion with experts who are working across disciplines to identify entry points for policies and programs that strengthen the resilience of communities across the region. Moderator:Lauren Herzer Risi - Project Director, Environmental Change and Security Program Panelists:Ngozi Amu - Team Leader and Head Research and Analysis, United Nations Office for West Africa and the SahelElizabeth Ferris - Researcher Professor, Institute for the Study of International Migration, Georgetown UniversityDavid Maina Micro - Reconciliation and Social Cohesion Specialist, United Nations Development Programme Nigeria (Invited)Wise Nzikie Ngasa - Justice and Resilience Programme Director - Mali, Mercy CorpsKayly Ober - Senior Advocate and Program Manager, Climate Displacement Program, Refugees International Send questions for our panelists during the event to ecsp@wilsoncenter.org. Follow the conversation on Twitter @NewSecurityBeat. Find related coverage of these issues on our blog, NewSecurityBeat.org. Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021Time: 9:30-11:00am EST Register here.