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Please join us today in the webinar: Towards a Better Approach to Asylum When: Monday, May 13, 2024 20:00 Explore the gospel's impact on human dignity and migration in this transformative webinar. Inspired by Colossians 3:11, delve into theological foundations, ethical considerations, and policy implications with expert speakers. Register for free to secure your spot. Ideal for social justice advocates, faith leaders, policymakers, activists, and academics. Johannes de Jong underscores a nuanced asylum approach, rooted in universal equality and dignity. It emphasizes tackling root causes of migration, notably conflicts in Syria and Afghanistan exacerbated by regimes in Iran, Turkey, and Pakistan. This article urges a reevaluation of European foreign policy, prioritizing human rights and long-term stability over short-term gains. By focusing on the why of migration rather than just the who, it advocates for a more empathetic and effective response to global displacement challenges. You can prepare yourself by reading the blog: here you can read the blog about this webinar: https://lnkd.in/dQBju7j4 https://lnkd.in/ewYxgBfb Johannes de Jong Paul Mills Ruben Alarcon European Christian Political Movement ECPYouth - European Christian Political Youth Jubilee Centre European Parliament European Commission #migration #refugees African Union Economic Summit

✨ New Research Publication! ✨ Excited to share a new study on citizen-led support for migrants in Europe from CMI’s Heidi Mogstad and Nord University’s Thea Rabe! 🌍 With a particular focus on the importance of history and temporality, their article analyses the actions of Norwegian citizen humanitarians who mobilise memories from World War II to critique the state and legitimise their efforts to assist refugees and other migrants, including acts of civil disobedience. 🎙 Through extensive fieldwork, interviews, and digital observations, they uncover how these individuals employ 'post-holocaust morality' to draw powerful parallels to the current treatment of migrants in Europe. This historical perspective not only legitimises their humanitarian efforts, including some unlawful acts but also helps them position themselves on the 'right side of history'. ➡ The study highlights the potential of collective memories and family histories to fuel political critique and foster subversive humanitarianism.   🔗 Read the full article 👉 www.cmi.no/r/hsqiz #Research #HumanitarianAid #History #Norway #HumanRights Nordic Journal of Migration Research

Recent publication by #NetzwerkFluchtforschung members Hannah Edler, Ulrike Krause and Nadine Segadlo on "Making Sense of Peace in Exile? Displaced People’s Intersectional Perceptions of Peace" published in Peacebuilding. Abstract: This article enquires into how people with lived experiences of conflict and displacement make sense of peace in exile. For the analysis, the article focuses on displaced individuals in Kenya and Germany and theoretically complements the varieties of peace framework, situated knowledge and an intersectional approach. Findings reveal multifaceted perceptions revolving around the three dimensions of structural, collective and individual peace, outlooks shaped by gender-specific experiences, religious beliefs and familial relations. Interlocutors associate structural peace with experiences of sociopolitical, economic and legal conditions in exile, collective peace with support systems and harmonious interactions in communities, and individual or inner peace with desires for and feelings of happiness, hope and healing. Although analytically distinguishable, these three dimensions are inherently intertwined in interlocutors’ daily lives due to their lived experiences prior to and once in exile. https://lnkd.in/ed7GFsid

The New Pact on Migration and Asylum represents a shameful capitulation to xenophobic narratives and a betrayal of Europe’s professed values. Rather than heralding a new era of compassion and solidarity, it perpetuates a system of exclusion and oppression, condemning countless individuals to lives of uncertainty and fear. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ePZE3d_e #Migration #NotOurPact #Eplenary #StopThisPact

I am delighted to announce the publication of my scientific article, written in collaboration with my thesis supervisor from Instituto Universitario de Estudios sobre Migraciones (IUEM), Dr. Yoan Molinero Gerbeau, in the prestigious journal National Identities. If you want to understand the current situation in Haiti and the treatment suffered by Haitians in the diaspora, you absolutely must read this article. And if you want a theoretical framework on identity and violence, this article can give you the parameters you need to do so. So I invite you to draw on this inexhaustible source:  

In this discussion, Fr. Rob Galea explores the complex issue of refugees, emphasizing the Catholic Church's teachings on welcoming the stranger while acknowledging the challenges that arise from immigration and the tension between compassion and security. He reflects on the biblical perspective of refuge, the importance of human dignity, and the moral dilemma of balancing protection with openness. The conversation also addresses the societal responsibilities and the need for individual sacrifice to support those in need, while questioning the role of governments and communities in resolving this global crisis. https://lnkd.in/gKQri9Yw

Migration is the history of humanity; an intrinsic part of our shared human experience. Yet today, hundreds of thousands of migrants are being stripped of their human rights in transit and borders. Their suffering is not an inevitability. It is manufactured. It results from systems of governance that give greater priority to political point-scoring than to human rights and dignity. Migration governance must include regular pathways that allow people to travel safely, and to access essential services. Saving lives and protecting the fundamental human rights of all of our fellow human beings must be the foremost priority for all and is essential to upholding the values we all share. Our commitment to human rights cannot be about signatures on paper, it must be about action. All of us need to stand up, speak out, and demand justice for people in vulnerable situations.   #StandUp4Migrants 👉 https://lnkd.in/eRpYfhbk

🚨 New article alert 🚨 I'm excited to share my latest piece, featured in the special issue "Media and migration in times of crises" and forming the final chapter of my forthcoming book. Titled "Crisis reflexivity: The fragile regime of citizenship in Greece’s compounded crises" the article explores how crisis imaginaries shape citizen identity and their relationship with migrant noncitizens. It examines the media’s role in amplifying or containing these crises, offering new insights into encounters—both embodied and mediated—and their impact on citizenship. https://lnkd.in/dp8C47Y6

Peace Begins with Me: On this International Peace Day, I join hands with people from all corners of the globe to celebrate the transformative power of peace. As a humanitarian and peace advocate, I believe that peace is not just the absence of conflict, but a state of mind that fosters understanding, empathy, and cooperation. As we mark this special day, I am reminded of the countless individuals and communities around the world who are working tirelessly to promote peace, reconciliation, and social justice. From conflict zones to refugee camps, from disaster-stricken areas to marginalized communities, peacebuilders are working selflessly to bring hope and healing to those affected by war, violence, and inequality. But peace is not just the responsibility of those on the frontlines. It is a collective effort that requires each and every one of us to play a role. We must strive to build bridges of understanding between nations, cultures, and communities. We must stand against hate speech, discrimination, and violence in all its forms. We must nurture empathy, compassion, and kindness in our daily interactions. Peace begins with me. Peace begins with you. Let us make it a reality.. #InternationalPeaceDay #Peacebuilding # IOM - UN Migration #EU #Nigeria 😊