In this Forced Migration Review article, Refugees in Towns (RIT) project director Karen Jacobsen presents the project, why it is of importance in our current political climate, and what the project seeks to achieve. She explains how RIT’s case studies are designed, and what information they include. She also shares how individuals living in towns experiencing refugee integration can contribute to the RIT project.
Refugees in Towns: Experiences of Integration
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