48th ABS Annual Conference

This study examines the paradigm of constructive resilience within forced migration, focusing on Afghan women and girls and drawing insights from the Baha'i Institute of Higher Education (BIHE) as a model. I will be conducting qualitative interviews alongside an in-depth analysis of migration policies in Australia and Canada. This research highlights the role of community institutions and policies to instill resiliency within forced migration settings, versus reproducing inequalities. Additionally, this study seeks to uncover mechanisms through which constructive resiliency can be a transformative force, particularly in advancing gender equality in the context of forced migration.