Summary of From Fear to Solidarity: The Difficulty in Shifting Public Narratives about Refugees
This report looks at different narratives that tend to emerge in communities welcoming forced migrants by looking at a variety of geographic, socioeconomic, and historical contexts, and at how these narratives may vary in response to different crises or triggers. Public narratives on forced migration are often pulled to the extremes: either depicting refugees and asylum seekers as heroes and exceptional contributors or as security threats and opportunists. In reality, people can hold multiple, competing beliefs.
Summary of Canada’s Legacy in Afghanistan: Responding to the Humanitarian Crisis and Helping People Reach Safety
On 15 August 2021, the government of Afghanistan collapsed and the Taliban returned to power. Evacuations started through a multinational air bridge, but many Afghans were left behind after the last evacuation flight. The House of Commons created a Special Committee on Afghanistan (the Special Committee) to learn lessons and to determine how Canada can help better Afghans. This is a summary of that report.
Effects of Sponsorship on Public Attitudes and Social Connection
Gabriella D'Avino summarizes the global state of knowledge on the effects of sponsorship on public attitudes and social connection in this knowledge brief. The Knowledge Brief Series on topics related to community-based refugee sponsorship is produced by the University of Ottawa Refugee Hub.
Secondary Migration
Michelle Ball summarizes the global state of knowledge on secondary migration in the context of refugee sponsorship in this knowledge brief. The Knowledge Brief Series on topics related to community-based refugee sponsorship is produced by the University of Ottawa Refugee Hub.
Sponsorship in Rural and Small Communities
Stacey Haugen, with Lars K. Hallström, PhD / Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy, summarizes the global state of knowledge on sponsorship in rural and small communities in this knowledge brief. The Knowledge Brief Series on topics related to community-based refugee sponsorship is produced by the University of Ottawa Refugee Hub.
Access to Services
Michelle Ball summarizes the global state of knowledge on access to services in the context of refugee sponsorship in this knowledge brief. The Knowledge Brief Series on topics related to community-based refugee sponsorship is produced by the University of Ottawa Refugee Hub.
Conceptions of Vulnerability and Community-based resettlement – May 2022
May 2022 round up of literature on pathways to protection, prepared by the University of Ottawa Refugee Hub. This highlights new and interesting academic research, expert reports, and policy briefs, linking to open-source articles wherever possible.
Recruiting, Developing, and Sustaining Sponsor Groups
Marisol Reyes-Soto summarizes the global state of knowledge on recruiting, developing, and sustaining sponsor groups in this knowledge brief. The Knowledge Brief Series on topics related to community-based refugee sponsorship is produced by the University of Ottawa Refugee Hub.
Sponsorship in the Context of Complementary Pathways
Michelle Manks, Mehrangiz Monsef and Dana Wagner summarize the global state of knowledge on sponsorship in the context of complementary pathways in this knowledge brief. The Knowledge Brief Series on topics related to community-based refugee sponsorship is produced by the University of Ottawa Refugee Hub.
Summary of Alternative Protection Pathways in the Americas
Protection needs for displaced populations from Northern Central America (NCA) greatly exceed available protection opportunities via existing pathways. This paper provides recommendations to expand and improve on protection pathways in the NCA region, accounting for realities which impact the design and operation of such protection.
Global Literature Synthesis Report: Refugee Sponsorship and Integration Outcomes
This Report by Tasha Stansbury, Graduate Fellow, investigates, collects, and synthesizes available evidence indicating potential links between refugee sponsorship and integration trajectories across a range of settlement areas.
Summary of Feasibility Study on the Potential of Community-based Sponsorship in Finland
This study analyses the potential to develop a model of community-based sponsorship in Finland through cooperation between the state, municipalities, and civil society organizations. The study aims to (1) discover how these models would fit in with Finland’s resettlement programme and tradition; (2) clarify the practical feasibility of the programme; and (3) evaluate the potential of the programme, including identifying challenges and value-added.