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Dr. Elizabeth G. Ferris is a Research Professor and Director of the Institute for the Study of International Migration (ISIM) at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. Her work focuses on humanitarian action, refugee protection, and the intersection of climate change with displacement. She has held roles at Brookings Institution and the World Council of Churches, advising the UN on global migration frameworks like the Global Compacts on Refugees and Migrants. Ferris has authored ten books and numerous articles, emphasizing policy analysis and civil society’s role in displacement crises.
Educational Background:
- Professorial roles at multiple U.S. universities
- Fulbright Professor at Universidad Autónoma de México
Research Interests:
- Politics of humanitarian action
- Civil society’s protective role for displaced populations
- Climate-induced migration
- Global policy frameworks for displacement
Publication Trends: Her work bridges academic research and policy, addressing climate migration, pandemic impacts on displaced groups, and durable solutions for IDPs. Key themes include advocacy for marginalized populations and evidence-based policy design.
Labs/Teams: Leads ISIM, a research hub analyzing migration challenges globally.
