by Brent Hamoud | Jun 1, 2018 | Opinion
Human displacement is a faith dilemma. As I discussed previously, the Bible at no point diminishes the physical, psychological and spiritual severity of being “out of place” but rather validates it as a predicament par excellence. Scripture may contain the... by Brent Hamoud | May 31, 2018 | Opinion
We tend to put faces on unfortunate things. It is not a good practice, but we do it anyways. Famine has African faces, terrorism Muslim faces, the drug trade Latino faces, and on it goes. So it is with human displacement where the faces of Syrians, Palestinians and... by Brent Hamoud | Dec 13, 2017 | Opinion
Humanitarian tourism, while often well-intentioned, raises questions about its purpose, as well as its efficacy in addressing human needs and alleviating suffering. As I explained previously, the term “sufferari” seems an appropriate label for these... by Brent Hamoud | Dec 12, 2017 | Opinion
Landscapes throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have been transformed by unfolding crises of forced migration. This is especially the case in Lebanon. An estimated 1.5 million Syrian refugees reside within its borders, adding layers of dimension... by Brent Hamoud | Apr 27, 2017 | Opinion
Statelessness is a truly global problem affecting an estimated 15 million people and stretching from Europe to Africa and Asia to the Americas. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region suffers chronic statelessness in numerous contexts due to a myriad of...
