Between Control and Autonomy: How Encampments Influence Capabilities

Join us for an insightful seminar presented by Caroline Leblanc, a postdoctoral researcher at the Université de Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. This engaging talk delves into the intricate dynamics between institutional control and the autonomy of individuals living in encampments.

✨ What to Expect:
This seminar explores how encampments serve as spaces where social policies intersect with individual and collective resilience. Caroline’s doctoral research sheds light on how these environments influence the capabilities of those residing in them, including their ability to access resources, ensure daily safety, and engage in community life.

👩‍🏫 About Caroline Leblanc:
Caroline’s work critically examines public policies and social structures that contribute to social exclusion. She is actively involved in a partnership-based research project focused on mortality rates among homeless individuals in Quebec, collaborating with community and Indigenous partners. She also advises organizations on creating inclusive and rights-based practices to enhance living conditions.

📅 Additional Information:

• The seminar will be held in English.
• No registration necessary.

📍 Venue:
Jilská 361/1, 110 00 Praha, Česko

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