Women’s Work: Building Peace in War-Affected Communities of Uganda and Sierra Leone by Jennifer MooreImmigration law professor Jennifer Moore has a book published this month by the University of Pennsylvania Press. Here is the publisher’s description:In Women’s Work, Jennifer
From McGeorge to the World Bank: Alumna excels at career in global finance and law
Katharine Baragona, ‘90, has built an impressive career as a finance executive and lawyer. She has over 35 years of global experience. She currently serves as a Senior Infrastructure Finance Specialist at the
A Lesson from the CBCA on Recovering COVID-19 Related Costs on Your Government Contract
By Edward W. Bailey,
A recent decision from the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (“CBCA”) serves as a warning to government contractors as they incur increased expenses stemming from the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. However, it also reveals what
Federal Court of Appeal Determines that Rough Diamonds Cannot be Imported into Canada without Kimberly Process Certificates
In a recent ruling on February 24, 2020, the Canadian Federal Court determined in the decision of Tamba Thomas and Minister for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness (MPSEP), 2020 FC 290 [Thomas v. MPSEP] that diamonds being imported into Canada must
Deported & Disowned
In Sierra Leone, migrants deported back to their West African homeland have found themselves without family or friends. Just why, as the BBC reports, is a complex story of betrayal and loss.The BBC interviews migrants who suffered incredible pain
Sierra Leone President Declares Rape a National Emergency
From CNN:Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio has declared rape and sexual violence a "national emergency," following a series of cases involving minors in the country.Bio said those found guilty of raping minors could face life imprisonment and directed all
Year of the Flood
Hurricane Harvey bombarded the Gulf Coast of the United States, leaving more than 250,000 people without power and causing substantial financial, physical, and emotional damage in its wake. Though record-breaking, Harvey was not a singular event. In 2017, severe rain
Year of the Flood
Hurricane Harvey bombarded the Gulf Coast of the United States, leaving more than 250,000 people without power and causing substantial financial, physical, and emotional damage in its wake. Though record-breaking, Harvey was not a singular event. In 2017, severe rain
Immigrant of the Day: Ballerina Michaela DePrince, Sierra Leone
Photo courtesy the official Michaela DePrince websiteBorn in Sierra Leone, ballet dancer Michaela DePrince was orphaned at the age of three. Born Mabinty Bangura to a Muslim family, she was sent to an orphanage where the “aunties” who cared
After Recent Country Condition Reviews, Temporary Protected Status Benefits for Citizens of Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone to End May 20, 2017
On Sept. 22, 2016, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson extended the temporary protected status (TPS) designation for Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone through May 20, 2017. The TPS designations for these countries were extended for six months to allow