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When Equal Rights Do Not Lead to Equal Treatment of Mobile EU Workers

22.04.2026 , in ((Politik, Gesellschaft)) , ((Keine Kommentare))
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Freedom of movement is a cornerstone of European integration. EU citizens have the right to live and work in other member states and, in principle, should receive equal treatment when accessing public services. Yet in practice, this does not only depend on everyday interactions with public administrations but, as our ...

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Paths to Power: What Shapes the Political Careers of People with a Migration Background in Switzerland?

04.06.2025 , in ((Discrimination, Politik)) , ((Keine Kommentare))
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During the legislative period 2019-2023, 39% of Switzerland’s population had a migration background, yet only 16% of national parliamentarians came from this demographic. This gap is not merely statistical, it is a reflection of structural barriers that determine who gets to participate in shaping the country’s future. Our project on ...

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Migrant Women in Times of Crisis: Vulnerability and Agency Among Domestic Workers

02.04.2025 , in ((Vulnerabilization of Migrant Workers During Crises)) , ((Keine Kommentare))
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Due to a lack of professional recognition and an often precarious legal status, migrant domestic workers were especially impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Many faced job losses and financial hardships almost overnight. Moreover, support measures were not adapted to their needs and reinforced the longstanding failure to acknowledge the work ...

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Das Flüchtlingsparlament Schweiz als Beispiel für aktive Beteiligung

19.03.2024 , in ((Civil Society and Refugees)) , ((Keine Kommentare))
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In der modernen Welt wird das Thema Beteiligung am politischen und gesellschaftlichen Leben immer relevanter. Ein herausragendes Beispiel für das Bestreben, Geflüchtete aktiv und selbstbestimmt in die Gestaltung der Gesellschaft einzubeziehen, ist das „Flüchtlingsparlament“ in der Schweiz, das vom National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) ins Leben gerufen wurde. Es zeigt ...

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