Summary of Welcome and Hope, Fear, and Loathing: The Politics of Refugee Resettlement in Vermont
This article examines the intersection between local particularities of refugee integration in new resettlement sites and the national discourse and politics of resettlement in the United States (US). The case of Rutland, Vermont is used to show how refugee resettlement is viewed by local officials as a source of urban renewal, but plans to welcome newcomers can be met with concerns about security, feasibility, and integration.
Summary of Private Refugee Sponsorship in Canada: 2021 Market Study
This report seeks to understand the potential market in Canada for private sponsorship of refugees, especially those who are not known or related to the sponsor(s). Through a survey of 3000 Canadians, with a household income of over $30,000, the report sought to understand who would be most likely to sponsor, where they tend to be located in Canada, and their motivations and barriers to sponsoring refugees to better understand how to effectively market private refugee sponsorship, particularly the BVOR program.
Family Reunification and Europe
The November 2023 roundup of literature on Sponsorship, Resettlement, and Pathways to Protection was prepared by Sezgi Karacan for the University of Ottawa Refugee Hub. The theme of this literature roundup is Family Reunification and Europe.
Summary of Solidarity Work as Political Action: Advocating for Refugee and Asylum Seekers in the USA
The authors analyzed the rise of solidarity activism in the USA, focused on supporting refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants. The authors examined this activism in terms of whether it constitutes social solidarity, civic solidarity, and/or political solidarity. Overall, the authors found that political solidarity in the USA on behalf of refugees and immigrants are episodic and primarily local. There is an absence of broader political mobilization.
Family Reunification
The October 2023 roundup of literature on Sponsorship, Resettlement, and Pathways to protection was prepared by Sezgi Karacan for the University of Ottawa Refugee Hub. The theme of this literature roundup is Family Reunification.
Summary of ‘A Mutual Journey of Friendship’: Relationship-building in Refugee Community Sponsorship
This report reflects on the United Kingdom’s Community Sponsorship program and explores how CSGs and their sponsored refugee families experience relationship building. The research found that through the relationship building, community sponsorship transforms the people and communities involved by bridging perceived divisions, fostering greater understanding. allowing local people to have a practical impact, and creating more welcoming societies.
Summary of Volunteers and Sponsors: A Catalyst for Refugee Integration?
This report explores the invaluable role that volunteers and sponsors play in newcomer settlement and integration in Europe and North America, complementing and exceeding the services provided by professional resettlement agencies and case workers.
Summary of Like Pebbles in a Pool: The Effect of Community Sponsorship on Knowledge about, and Attitudes to, Refugees in Less-Diverse Communities
This exploratory research explores the impact of the Community Sponsorship Scheme (CSS) on wider communities and institutions in the UK. It focuses on the knowledge and public attitudes of community members with regard to refugees, CSS, and the impact of CSS on their local area.
Summary of Attracting, Retaining, and Diversifying Sponsors for Refugees in Community Sponsorship Programmes
This report identifies factors that contribute to hindering recruitment and retention of sponsors, offers different ways to promote recruitment and retention, and discusses considerations that can promote growth and sustainability of sponsorship programmes beyond programme design questions, outreach, and tools to support sponsors. Based on original research of sponsorship programmes in Belgium, Germany, and Ireland, the study finds that sponsor recruitment and retention are among the primary obstacles to the growth and sustainability of sponsorship programmes. The report discusses ways to promote sponsor recruitment and retention by diversifying the sponsor network through broadening outreach efforts and redesigning programme structures to reduce tasks imposed on them.
Summary of Understanding the Pathology of Large INGOs
This study aims to understand the internal environment of non-profits, more specifically large international non-governmental organisations (INGOs), that contribute to internal institutional crises and challenges ranging from sexual and racial abuse to boardroom tensions. The authors conducted semi-structured interviews with senior leaders from large INGOs and 5 funders. The main finding was that large INGOs have poor internal institutional health and internal, institutional dysfunction is prevalent within the non-profit sector, among INGOs. The study identifies six contributing factors and provides recommendations to mitigate the factors that contribute to challenging internal environment.
Case Law: Mugenzi v. France, Application No. 52701/09, 10 July 2014
This digest contains a factual summary of Mugenzi v France, a case that was submitted to the European Court of Human Rights, after a father's family reunification application was established, yet, children's visa issuance refused. This summary presents an overview, facts of the case, and a summary of court’s decision and reasoning.
Policy Overview: Migration Pathways for Refugees in the US
This digest contains a factual summary of the relevant law and policy to date (July 2023) on migration pathways for refugees in the US. The summary is followed by key points from third-party commentary.