Call for Editors: Journal for Internal Displacement

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Brief Summary
Migration within borders has become a major global health concerns as people are forced to leave their place of habitual residence because of war, internal conflict, development, poverty, natural disaster, modernization, climate
change, poor governance and more. Providing protection and assistance to this unique yet complex group of people have become debatable as the international human rights regime grapples with not only who responsibility it is to protect but also whether the creation of a new internal displacement law is necessary and timely. To date there is no journal existing to advance debates and scholarship on the plight of internally displaced people around the world, hence the creation of the Journal of Internal Displacement. The JID aims to raise the profile of internally displaced persons by creating a platform whereby, young scholars representative of this group and others can disseminate and exchange ideas on internal displacement issues.  The JID will have a wide readership including researchers, lawyers, doctors, students, psychologists, journalists, advocates, policy-makers, individuals as well as members of diverse public and private institutions.

Problem Statement
The complex and diverse nature of internal displacement have created serious controversies and ideologies around who, when and how to protect IDPs. Apart from the lack of legally binding instrument on internal displacement, the UN has not assigned a specific unit to deal with global IDP concerns, except for an ad hoc discretionary position – the Representative of the Secretary General on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Person – created and appointed by the UN Secretary General. Consequently, the protection and assistance of internally displaced persons have been criticized for being disorganized and problematic.

Scope and Focus
The JID, a product of EV Research Inc, is an inter-disciplinary platform for discussions, critical dialogue, emerging themes, reflections and explorations on a wide range of topics and regions around the globe. To accomplish its aim,
the JID has four major objectives:

• To raise the profile of IDPs through academic and non-academic scholarship;
• To provide a platform for young scholars from internally displaced communities to be heard;
• To contribute to law and policy reforms related to IDPs; and
• To create an inclusive environment from young and emerging scholars from developing countries to engage in critical debate on IDPs.

Central thematic volumes on various topics relatable to IDPs will characterized the JID publications. In particular, JID will develop special themes targeted at scholars from developing countries who may have experiences of being internally displaced. By so doing, these scholars who are often denied opportunity to publish in other peer-reviewed journals will be given the chance to take leadership role and contribute to social change. Special thematic volumes will include articles, reports, commentaries, book reviews, and debates on topics ranging from internal displacements caused by development, conflict, war, natural disaster, economic hardship, marginalization, modernization, poor governance, ecological factors and more.

Language
The JID will begin production in English but eventually it will be produced in other languages including French, Kiswahili, Spanish, Chinese, and other local dialects where necessary

Available Positions

Editor(s): apart from assisting the Editor-in-Chief, the Editor is responsible for making sure that the JID maintains its reputation to publish the best scholarship in its specialized areas. The Editor is will also assist in the journal promotion and development activities including sponsorships, exchange, essay competition and other appropriate advertising.

Section/Issue Editor: assists in managing peer-review process and makes editorial decision for submissions, in consultation with Editor-in-Chief and the Journal Manager.

Subscription Manager: sets up different types of subscriptions and manages subscription processes.

Overall the Editorial Management Team (EMT) of the JID will have the following qualifications:

1. Must be passionate about internal displacement issues.
2. May be affiliated with an academic institution.
3. May have published previously or have the potential and capacity to publishin the near future.
4. Must be willing to commit at least 2 hours per week to this role.

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The EMT will serve a three year term, renewable on a yearly basis.
NB: All editor positions are voluntary.

Benefit
As an editor, not only will you network and interact with scholars from around the globe, but you will also have the opportunity to learn about the fascinating diverse perspectives of internal displacement. In the long term,
you will contribute to making a difference in the lives of many vulnerable people that are not able to improve their situation because they are on the move in search for survival.

To apply:
Please email (jid@evresearch.ca) your resume indicating which position you are interested in along with a paragraph stating why you should be selected as an editor for JID.

Thank you.
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