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Why Migration Narratives Deserve More Than Lip Service

14.01.2026 , in ((Narratives on Migration in Times of Crisis)) , ((No Comments))

The word “narrative” increasingly appears in discussions of migration, but its analytical meaning is rarely specified. Campaigners often speak of the need for a “new narrative” on migration, while some narratives, such as “the Great Replacement,” have entered public consciousness. Narratives are not just stories or slogans. They are selective ...

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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)) , ((No Comments))
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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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Pitfalls of Refugee Private Housing: The Ukrainian Case in Romania

13.06.2024 , in ((Ukrainian Refugees)) , ((No Comments))

The massive arrival of Ukrainian refugees in Romania after February 2022 required rapid housing solutions in a country with few institutionalized structures to receive migrants seeking protection. In response to this situation, the state authorities relied on private hosts by launching a special program called “50/20.” Interviews with refugees, hosted ...

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