Migration and mobility research is often undertaken with the goal of either producing evidence-based policy-making, providing a more in-depth understanding of migration and mobility to the general wider public, or creating change and having an impact on situations deemed unjust. Yet, how can scientific knowledge be transferred in meaningful ways
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Since the “refugee crisis” in 2015 precipitated the rise of the far right in Europe, debates on the impact of migration on welfare states have raged across the continent. It is hardly surprising, therefore, that EU- and non-EU migrants alike still struggle to access welfare benefits in their European countries ...
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, governments struggled to respond quickly and efficiently to a changing epidemiological context. To handle crises better, key populations, such as migrants, should be involved in the prevention and intervention strategies. Research on vaccine rollouts in Ethiopia, Tunisia, and South Africa found that civil society groups were
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Avant même le début de la pandémie de COVID-19, les recherches sur les restrictions à la mobilité dans le contexte des urgences de santé publique avaient déjà mis en évidence quelques informations clés. Nous savons, par exemple, que les restrictions de voyage sont motivées par des considérations épidémiologiques, diplomatiques et
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In 2022, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine marked the return of war to Europe. The ongoing impact of COVID-19, global economic inequality, gender and racial disparities, recurring humanitarian crises in countries such as Syria and Afghanistan, and frequent extreme weather events have exacerbated the situation. These factors have all led to ...
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