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Dr. Bree Akesson Renewed as Canada Research Chair in Global Adversity and Well-Being
We’re pleased to share that Dr. Bree Akesson has been renewed for a second five-year term as the Tier II Canada Research Chair in Global Adversity and Well-Being. The Canada Research Chairs Program supports leading researchers across Canada, and this renewal recognizes Dr. Akesson’s significant contributions to understanding how families navigate extreme adversity. Highlights from Her First Term During her initial term, Dr. Akesson: Launched the Global Adversity and Well-Bei
GAWB Research Group
Nov 162 min read
Dr. Akesson’s comments on the impact of war on Palestinian children and families included in UK reporting on Gaza War.
A recent analysis in The i Paper highlights the geopolitical maneuvering surrounding U.S. responses to Israel’s military actions in Gaza — but buried beneath political debate lies a far more urgent story: the profound and lasting impact on children and families.
GAWB Research Group
Aug 82 min read
Recognizing Domicide as a War Crimein Syria: Dr. Bree Akesson Weighs In
The GAWB research group is proud to highlight Dr. Bree Akesson’s contribution to an important international conversation featured in a...
GAWB Research Group
Feb 1, 20242 min read
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