Summary of Selections from the Forced Migration Review 70th Issue (2) – Knowledge, Voice and Power: Refugee Participation and Refugee-led Organizations
In September 2022, the Forced Migration Review published their 70th issue with a special focus on perspectives and expertise by those with lived experience. This research summary provides the following executive summaries of: "Shifting Power in Forced Displacement: the Need for Internal Organizational Change," "Language, Power, and Voice in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning: A Checklist for Practitioners," "Beyond Consultation: Creating Meaningful Partnerships Through Participation," "Power-brokers and Gatekeepers as Allies: A Model for Partnership," and "Voice, Identity and Listening: Reflections from a Refugee."
Summary of Selections from the Forced Migration Review 70th Issue (1) – Knowledge, Voice and Power: Refugee Participation and Refugee-led Organizations
In September 2022, the Forced Migration Review published their 70th issue with a special focus on perspectives and expertise by those with lived experience. This research summary provides the following executive summaries of: "Bridging Youth and Power: the Youth Advisory Board in Cairo," "Hear My Voice: Refugees' Participation in Kenyan Policy Development," "Voice and Power at the Intersection of Art, Technology, and Advocacy," "Self-representation of Syrian Refugees in the Media in Turkey and Germany," "Meaningful Representation Starts at the Top: Refugees on UNHCR ExCom," and "Not just a Seat at the Table: Refugee Participation and the Importance of Listening."
Global Literature Synthesis Report: Recent Canadian Research on Migrant Integration
This report by Ian Van Haren, Graduate Fellow, provides a scoping review of Canadian research that uses administrative data to study the integration experiences of immigrants. This is followed by a brief discussion of the strengths and limitations of using administrative data to study migrant integration.
Summary of Experiences of Homes for Ukraine scheme sponsors, UK: 7 to 14 July 2022
In March 2022, the UK government launched its Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme (Homes for Ukraine), inviting migration from Ukrainian nationals (and their families) with a named sponsor who had suitable accommodation in the UK. The present survey was conducted to inform the UK’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and to aid local and national emergency response planning.
Summary of the Nansen Passport and the EU Temporary Protections Directive: Reflections on Solidarity, Mobility Rights and the Future of Asylum in Europe
The 2001 EU Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) was implemented for the first time on 3 March 2022. The article looks to the Ukrainian refugee crisis under the broader horizon of collective responsibility for international protection to contextualize the activation of the TPD.
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.