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Between deterrence and deals

05.06.2025 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Migration policy

The Eastern Mediterranean remains a hotspot of Europe’s migration policy. A comparative analysis draws on studies from Egypt, Lebanon, Greece and Cyprus.
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Global responsibility and national isolationism

28.05.2025 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Migration policy

Human rights violations are imminent, as safe migration is currently not a political priority. But why is the Global Compact on Migration stalling?
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Teilnehmende der LGBTIQ+-Community bei einer Pride-Veranstaltung in Cartagena 2023.

Life on the threshold: LGBTIQ+ migrants in Colombia

22.05.2025 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Migration policy

The Global Forum on Migration and Development must not overlook the voices of LGBTIQ+ migrants – voices shaped by fear, exclusion and new forms of belonging.
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Sicht in den Saal der 79. UN-Generalversammlung. Auf Bildschirmen wird die Rede von Kolumbiens Präsident Gustavo Petro Urrego übertragen.

Controversial relocation draws criticism

30.04.2025 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Migration policy

At this year's Global Forum on Migration and Development Colombia's role as a progressive leader in international migration policy is under scrutiny. It has a long way to go. Literally.
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A demonstrator holds up a scarf reading 'Refugees welcome'.

The role of national identity in refugee admission

24.04.2025 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Refugee Policy, Migration policy

Daniel Drewski and Jürgen Gerhards about the differences between countries in terms of their willingness to admit refugees.
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Three construction workers working on steel scaffolding

Power and Profit without Responsibilities

17.04.2025 Migration policy

The business model of subcontracting and its detrimental effects on migrant workers – an interview with Professor Dr. Silvia Borelli.
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Magnus Brunner and Henna Virkkunen stand in the European Parliament building and talk about the EU Commission's proposed Return Directive.

Brunner's missed opportunity

04.04.2025 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Migration policy

A reform of the Return Regulation should respect fundamental rights and, not least, be practicable - says Birgit Sippel, Member of the European Parliament for the S&D Group.
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Demonstrators hold a sign reading "No Racism" during a demonstration against racism.

International Day Against Racism: Racial discrimination against migrants and refugees

20.03.2025 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Migration policy

The fight against racial discrimination goes hand in hand with the fight for human rights, says Dr Ibrahima Guissé of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
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A woman writes "Worship your God" in Arabic, while a group of young volunteers paint a mural with the symbol of peace on a wall on the outskirts of Damascus.

International Women's Day: Not only part of the conversation, but leading the way

06.03.2025 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Migration policy, Gender Weltweit

“Women have been at the forefront of the struggle […] and turned into leaders.”, says Sana Mustafa. Why Syrian women are critical for the future of the country.
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Venezuelan migrants show their passports.

Migration as a development opportunity: insights from Venezuela

30.01.2025 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Migration policy

Using the example of Venezuelan migrants, regional studies show how receiving countries in Latin America already benefit economically. But the potential is far greater.
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