Almost a third of those living in Switzerland were born abroad. “It’s Nice” is a snapshot of the lives of some of these individuals working in small businesses across Zurich. The intention was to move beyond migration statistics and complex integration theories, and simply portray personal stories. It emphasizes the
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As climate disasters intensify in India, little is known about its effects on internal migration in regions like the Himalayas. In Jyotirmath, Uttarakhand, known as India’s “sinking town,” many people choose to stay despite ongoing disasters. Their decisions are shaped by deep cultural ties, economic struggles, and environmental pressures that
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Discrimination is difficult to notice, as it often takes place in everyday situations, such as during job applications or apartment searches. To test this, we ran an online experiment that transformed decision-making into a game-like experience to capture the behavior of ordinary people. What we found striking was that people’s ...
+ Read moreEurope’s borders are not just distant physical barriers but powerful forces shaping how we perceive and manage migration across the continent. “Thinking Outside the Border,” an illustrated booklet launched by doctoral researcher Anna Marino, focuses on this reality. Created with the activist Simone Gavazzi and illustrator Arianna Sisani, the project ...
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Arriving in Naples feels like diving into a whirlwind of life, history, and faith, all watched over by the silent, menacing presence of Mount Vesuvius. Streets paved in the historical center by the ancient Greeks now pulse with scooters and voices, each corner reveals layers of stories from centuries ago.
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