policy | nccr – on the move

Why Migration Narratives Deserve More Than Lip Service

James Dennison — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:10:17 +0000

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

The post Why Migration Narratives Deserve More Than Lip Service first appeared on nccr – on the move.

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

Emma Gauttier — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:11:07 +0000

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

The post Migrant Women in Times of Crisis: Vulnerability and Agency Among Domestic Workers first appeared on nccr – on the move.

Pitfalls of Refugee Private Housing: The Ukrainian Case in Romania

Mihaela Nedelcu — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:42:14 +0000

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

The post Pitfalls of Refugee Private Housing: The Ukrainian Case in Romania first appeared on nccr – on the move.