Egypt: 11th IASFM/FMRS Conference - Call for volunteers

The Forced Migration and Refugees Studies Program FMRS at the American University in Cairo AUC is hosting the 11th Biennial International Association for the Study of Forced Migration IASFM conference taking place in Cairo, Shepheard Hotel from January 6th to 10th, 2008. The theme of the conference is "Refugees and Forced Migrants at the Crossroads: Forced Migration in a Changing world." FMRS is calling for volunteers to assist the conference coordinator in the conference logistics before and during the conference. Volunteers will receive a registration waiver to attend some of the sessions of the conference as well as the social events.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

The Forced Migration and Refugees Studies Program FMRS at the American University in Cairo AUC is hosting the 11th Biennial International Association for the Study of Forced Migration IASFM conference taking place in Cairo, Shepheard Hotel from January 6th to 10th, 2008. The theme of the conference is "Refugees and Forced Migrants at the Crossroads: Forced Migration in a Changing world."

FMRS is calling for volunteers to assist the conference coordinator in the conference logistics before and during the conference. Volunteers will receive a registration waiver to attend some of the sessions of the conference as well as the social events.

Undergraduate and Graduate students are welcome to apply as well as members of the refugee community in Cairo. Volunteers must have a good command of English and must be available before and during the conference week.

To apply, please send an e-mail to Sara Sadek, IASFM conference coordinator by December 9th to set for an appointment: [email][email protected]

For more information on the conference, please visit www.iasfm.org