The College of Social Sciences and Humanities at Adigrat University organized a workshop under the theme “Illegal Migration, Safety, GBV Prevention, and Mental Health Recovery in Post-war Eastern Tigray.”
The workshop brought together senior university leaders, religious leaders, community elders, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and distinguished guests from the local community.
The event was officially opened with a welcoming remark by the Dean of the College, Mr. Araya Debalkew. In his opening speech, he highlighted the objectives and significance of the workshop and emphasized the relevance of the discussions to the current social realities of the region.
The Director of Community Service and Technology Transfer at the University, Ms. Tsigie Assefa, expressed appreciation to the College for organizing such an important platform. She also elaborated on the practical value and contribution of the presented research papers to the community.
During the workshop, Instructor Hiwot presented on “Illegal Migration,” discussing the major causes of irregular migration and its social consequences on communities. Subsequently, Instructor Tesfay Aregawi delivered a presentation titled “Promoting Community Security and Crime Prevention,” providing an in-depth analysis of community safety and crime prevention strategies.
In addition, Instructor Mebrihit presented a research paper on “Gender-Based Violence Prevention,” offering a comprehensive explanation of approaches to preventing gender-based violence. Instructor Abera Teferi also delivered a presentation on “Mental Health Recovery,” emphasizing the importance of psychological healing and recovery in post-war contexts.
The workshop concluded with an extensive discussion and exchange of ideas among participants on the presented research findings. Directions and recommendations were proposed on priority issues that require continued attention and intervention in the future. Finally, closing remarks were delivered by Mr. Girmay Tadele, Academic Program Director of the University, who emphasized the importance of continued academic engagement and community-based interventions in addressing post-war social challenges.
