Dr Ann-Christin Zuntz is a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Edinburgh; in 2026, she will start a permanent lectureship in Edinburgh's Social Anthropology department. Ann is an economic anthropologist, with a focus on the intersections of labour, migrations, and gender in the Mediterranean. For her British Academy-funded project "BROKERS OF DISPLACEMENT – An ethnography of the infrastructure of Syrian refugees’ circulations throughout the Mediterranean" (2022-26), she will conduct fieldwork with Syrian communities and their brokers in Tunisia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Jordan, and the UK. Ann does collaborative research with Syrian agricultural scientists, humanitarian, and cultural practitioners within Edinburgh’s interdisciplinary One Health FIELD Network. In 2022, they co-produced a documentary on the continuing relevance of Syrian agricultural heritage for displaced Syrian communities in Turkey – you can watch it for free here: https://onehealthfieldnetwork.com/field-songs

Personal Twitter: @AnnZuntz

Sarah Doyel is the 4Mi Project Manager for the North Africa region with the Mixed Migration Centre

(MMC), based in Tunis. Prior to joining the MMC, Sarah worked with the Migration and Sustainable Development Division in the International Organization for Migration (IOM) headquarters, delivering guidance and tools to support the implementation of the Global Compact for Migration.

She has extensive policy research and analysis experience in academic and practitioner settings, including through engagement with the UN Network on Migration, local governments, and grassroots organisations. Sarah has also managed a direct services programme in the US facilitating access to social protection for marginalised groups. She holds an MSc in International Migration and Public Policy from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and a BA in Diplomacy and World Affairs from Occidental College in Los Angeles, California. She speaks English, Spanish, and French.

Ichraf Ouhibi is a dedicated advocate for social justice and sustainability in Tunisia. As the Secretary-General and President of the Youth and Volunteering Committee at the Tunisian association Awledna, she has played an instrumental role in coordinating several initiatives aimed at promoting equal opportunities and social well-being in her community.

One of Ichraf's most notable achievements was her work as a project coordinator for the "Let's Shine Together" initiative at Awledna. This project focused on helping migrants reintegrate into Tunisian society by providing them with essential services and support. Ichraf's leadership and commitment were crucial in ensuring the success of the initiative, which received financial backing from Terre d'Asile Tunisia.

Ichraf has also been involved in coordinating the "Waffer" project at the association Oxygène, which aims to raise awareness about environmental issues among Tunisians. Through this project, Ichraf has been able to combine her passion for social justice with her interest in environmental sustainability, contributing to building a more resilient and responsible society.

Apart from her social engagement, Ichraf is also a skilled manager in the tech industry. As the manager of a software development company, she has demonstrated her ability to lead a team and to bring innovative solutions to complex problems. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Applied Sciences and Technologies of Information and Communication, as well as a National Diploma in Computer Engineering.

Ichraf is a role model for young Tunisians who are looking to make a positive impact on their community. Through her leadership and her commitment to social and environmental causes, she inspires others to get involved and to use their skills to create a better world.