Research project
Research study on refugee and asylum seeking
This study examines refugee and asylum-seeker representative structures, their legitimacy and representativeness, and the ways community-based protection and self-help initiatives function. It also seeks guidance directly from refugees and asylum seekers to help shape a stronger community representation and engagement model in South Africa.
Project Timeline:
2017–2018
Project locations:
Research Team:
Prof Mulugeta F. Dinbabo, Prof Yanga Zembe, Dr Sharon Penderis, Mr Sergio Carciotto, Dr Chris Nshimbi, Dr Vanya Gastrow, with several postgraduate researchers from UWC and UP.
Project focus
This study examines refugee and asylum-seeker representative structures, their legitimacy and representativeness, and the ways community-based protection and self-help initiatives function. It also seeks guidance directly from refugees and asylum seekers to help shape a stronger community representation and engagement model in South Africa.
Expected output
A full report with recommendations for a community representation and engagement model in South Africa.