DOHA: The Doha International Family Institute (DIFI) will host the second International Conference on Family Research and Policy from October 17 to October 18 this year, under the theme, ‘The impact of wars and conflicts on Arab families’. The conference at Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) will bring together researchers and policymakers from across the world.
The gathering will provide a unique platform for discussion and debate on the impact of wars and conflicts on Arab families, as well as the role of public policies in promoting family well-being and protection.
The conference’s agenda will address relevant issues around six overarching themes, including: family formation and breakdown; social and economic conditions; gender and health issues; the conditions of refugees and internally displaced families; the impact of wars and conflicts on women, men and children; and the roles and experiences of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in responding to the needs of families during and post wars and conflicts.
Noor Al Malki Al-Jehani (pictured), Executive Director of DIFI, said: “Through our conference, I believe we will greatly enhance research and policy discussions by highlighting new trends in the challenges Arab families face as a result of the impacts of wars and conflicts. We will build on our work in influencing regional and international family research and policy agendas by providing a platform to exchange ideas and expertise.”
