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Motherhood and mobility: Afghan women in Serbia

The gendered dynamics of migration mean that Afghan women on the move into Europe face unique challenges - such as giving birth on the journey. In this blog, Esther Sharma (LSHTM) reflects on her recent preliminary fieldwork talking to Afghan women in Serbia.
Esther Sharma
8 Aug 2022
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Apply now for the ARHE 2022 Policy Brief Award

20th July 2022
The Anthropological Responses to Health Emergencies (ARHE) 2022 Policy Brief Award encourages and acknowledges the contributions of anthropologists by providing the humanistic side of policy recommendations for responding to health emergencies. Apply for the $100 award by 1 September 2022.
INTRODUCING OUR SSHAP PHASE 3 FELLOWS!
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Introducing the third cohort of SSHAP fellows

3rd May 2022
We are pleased to announce the 15 individuals who will be participating in the third phase of the SSHAP fellowship, which begins on 4 May 2022. This cohort includes social scientists and humanitarian practitioners from around the world.
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Health workers on the front-line: experiences from rural Zimbabwe

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, health professionals in clinics and hospitals have been on the front-line of Zimbabwe’s response. In the last few weeks, while reengaging with our field sites, we have visited a number of health facilities in our rural study areas across Zimbabwe and…
Ian Scoones
24 Feb 2022
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Omicron for Christmas: what was the experience in rural Zimbabwe?

The Omicron wave peaked in Zimbabwe just before Christmas. Just as the spread of Omicron was dramatic and fast, its decline has similarly been sudden, although cases still persist. Across our sites in the last few weeks, multiple cases have been reported, but way down on the situation a few…
Ian Scoones
10 Jan 2022