The aim of the “Migration Society 2.0” lecture series is to enhance knowledge and understanding of how diversity is normalized in the minds, actions and behaviours of people and organizations. 6 public lectures available between September and November
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Migration Lecture Series September 2020 – December 2020
Public Lecture series on Migration and Mobility streamed online if you register: Thursday 24 September 2020 Hostile Environments: The History and Consequences of Deterrence as Migration Control Prof. Michael Collyer, University of Sussex Abstract (PDF) Thursday 22 October 2020 Solidarity, Immigration and Social Class Prof. Lea Ypi, London School of Economics and Political Science Abstract […]
Volunteering Among Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Leeds – a report with recommendations
Truly excellent report from Beth Kay (via Voluntary Action Leedsa) into the state of play in Leeds, drawing on a load of research done with some of the larger refugee and asylum focused organisations in Leeds. Essential reading for anyone involved the recruitment and deployment of volunteers in Leeds The Abstract Reads This qualitative sociological […]
The impact of Covid19 on people in the immigration system July 20 – from Refugee Action
During the pandemic, Refugee Action have been collecting information from migrant focused organizations to build a national picture of impacts organisations and the people they help. There have been 5 of these so far, and a 6th one is due next month.
The subliminal power of migrant maps and the messages they convey
via Tina from LASSN Really fascinating article that demonstrates HOW information is presented is as important as what is presented… as a Geographer I love this! Click on the picture below to read the article
“Channel boat people are refugees, Home Office officials confirm”
Article by Free Movement – Surprise surpise… Migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats are overwhelmingly genuine refugees, senior Home Office officials have confirmed. Evidence presented to the Home Affairs committee of MPs on 3 September makes clear that the majority of those making the perilous crossing are either being granted refugee status straight […]
House of Commons Briefing Paper on Asylum statistics for UK and the EU – September 2020
September 2020 analysis of asylum statistics and trends in the UK and EU countries. These statistics contain data on the number of people applying for asylum, the outcomes of asylum applications, and the number of people being resettled to the UK. This edition contains a new section on asylum applications and Channel crossings in the […]
Channel crossings and human rights – how they affect each other
An article discussing how human rights are threatened by the crisis making hysteria surrounding the numbers of boats crossing the channel. https://www.freemovement.org.uk/refugee-rights-under-threat-from-channel-boat-hysteria-and-brexit
Mapping migrant youth services in Yorkshire and Humberside
A new University of Sheffield research project called MIMY is focusing on the empowerment and integration of migrant youth within Yorkshire and Humberside. The project team is mapping services across the region that are directly or indirectly reaching young migrants from outside the EU, aged 15-29. We would love to hear about the youth-oriented services […]
Regional Report on Migration Issues Leeds – July 2020 from Migration Yorkshire
The great LMP Server Meltdown of July took with it this excellent summary of what’s what in Leeds by Migration Yorkshire. So we’re reposting it in all its glory
What Yorkshire folk think about migration – August 2020
Nice bit of research here from Migration Yorkshire and the accompanying opinion piece is well worth your time – which summarises the findings as Yorkshire residents don’t readily waver in their views on migration The positive effects that migration can bring aren’t always translated from the national to the local level There’s much potential to […]
Lift the Ban – Common Sense Report August 2020
Excellent to see so many Leeds and West Yorkshire based orgs supporting this excellent campaign. Although it would be even better to Leeds City Council taking a stand alongside Birmingham, Coventry, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Hastings, Middlesborough, Newcastle etc So next time you speak to your local elected member, remind them of this campaign, and the popularity […]