The Migration Initiative (MI)

We are a collaborative co-creation platform for intersectoral dialogue on #migration, for researchers, newcomers, and public stakeholders. Publish with us!

[The Migration Initiative (MI) @mobilizeMI]

🌐 🇨🇦We launched MI one year ago and are proud of our global reach! Thank you for the continued support 🙏 Here are snapshots of our first year. We hope to continue to mobilize and facilitate knowledge exchanges in the field of migration. Stay tuned for exciting projects!

[The Migration Initiative (MI) @mobilizeMI]

NEW PUBLICATION:
In the absence of adequate legal protection measures, refugees in India are vulnerable to arbitrary arrest, detention, and deportation. This is especially true for Rohingya families and their women. Read more in our latest post: https://t.co/RXulwZqxfO

[The Migration Initiative (MI) @mobilizeMI]

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: The Migration Initiative (MI) invites contributions on policy issues in the field of migration. Abstracts in the form of research proposals, Op-Ed pitches, personal narratives, or otherwise. The deadline is on May 12, 2023.

[The Migration Initiative (MI) @mobilizeMI]

NEW PUBLICATION: Kenya has a long standing history as a nation of sanctuary for refugees from across the continent. Its recent change in legislation signals a new approach to the treatment of refugees. Read more in our latest post: https://t.co/8rjl461Ple… #Migration #Refugee

[The Migration Initiative (MI) @mobilizeMI]

Join our team! We're looking for people passionate about mobilizing knowledge on migration through our publication platform. If that's you, apply by April 14th for any of the mentioned positions at [email protected].

[The Migration Initiative (MI) @mobilizeMI]

NEW PUBLICATION: Afghanistan migrants flee in search of better futures for their families. But, they are now often met with more difficulties, forcing them to return. Read more our latest post on the deportation of Afghanistan citizens: https://t.co/Nr9XUnHUxf
#Migration

[The Migration Initiative (MI) @mobilizeMI]

NEW PUBLICATION: Climate change's impacts on health crises became noticeable globally during the pandemic, but not all nations suffered equality. In the latest policy brief, our writers explore how this phenomena affects migration in Central America: https://t.co/rmfGuaQJ0I

[The Migration Initiative (MI) @mobilizeMI]

NEW PUBLICATION: In the latest publication on Frontline Views, the ENGAG3D team at @SCFGTA gives us a look into the importance of a diverse English-learning program and its benefit on participants.

Read more here: https://t.co/WWNAHs9tKR

#migration #newcomers #advancement

[The Migration Initiative (MI) @mobilizeMI]

How impactful are mentorship programs for refugee youth? Under our new cluster, The Refugee Experience, Shahed reflects on her secondary school experience and journey to normalcy after resettling in Canada.

https://t.co/SGOktqqOMp

@SCFGTA @unhrcpr @ccrweb @ccla_abcc

[The Migration Initiative (MI) @mobilizeMI]

CFA Update:
Thank you to those who have submitted abstracts for consideration in our next publication cycle! Your hard work is appreciated and recognized.
We are currently in the process of revising the abstracts and will reach out to those accepted in due course.

[The Migration Initiative (MI) @mobilizeMI]

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: The Migration Initiative (MI) invites contributions on policy issues in the field of migration. Abstracts in the form of research proposals, Op-Ed pitches, personal narratives, or otherwise. The deadline is on October 24, 2022.

#cfa #policy #research

[The Migration Initiative (MI) @mobilizeMI]

NEW PUBLICATION: @SCFGTA explains the findings of the collaborative Safe Spaces study and its efforts to provide professional psychological support for newcomers and refugees in Toronto.
https://t.co/DUe2RjzGRt

[The Migration Initiative (MI) @mobilizeMI]

New paper by our lead editor assessing impacts of COVID-19 on Migrants and Immigrants in Canada! @AlrobZainab

[Zainab Abu Alrob @AlrobZainab]

Happy to share my newly published article with Professor John Shields "The Political Economy of a Modern Pandemic: Assessing Impacts of COVID-19 on Migrants and Immigrants in Canada" in the Journal of Alternate Routes @RyersonResearch @RyersonU
https://t.co/P1LsxsPrPW

[The Migration Initiative (MI) @mobilizeMI]

NEW PUBLICATION: @rahulbala_ explores the xenophobic and criminalized political and media responses to Tamil refugees arriving by sea in British Columbia in 2009 and 2010 after fleeing persecution and genocide in Sri Lanka

https://t.co/dg8TSyYRkE

[Syrian Canadian Foundation @SCFGTA]

@BAMCollectivee Virtual Social Justice Cafe and Art hosts monthly sessions for youth to discuss social justice issues and engage with professional guest speakers.

Their next session is on Thursday, August 26th at 6pm.

To register: https://t.co/4eWWGMyqmO

[PROTECT project @PROTECTproject2]

👏We're approaching 200 registrants for our upcoming MIDTERM CONFERENCE!

Soon we will release video talks by our excellent researchers where we present initial research findings✅

Still time to join us for this fully online and free event: https://t.co/lJjNDnYua3

[Literature Alliance Scotland @LitScotland]

The deadline for submissions to @OtherSideofHope is 31 Jul 👇🏽

[Informed Perspectives @InformedOps]

#HumanRights advocate, @AmiraElghawaby provides concrete steps for what we can do right now to combat "hatred in all its forms" via @TorontoStar.

For #HerInformedOps, contact Elghawaby @ https://t.co/oiHTy1HE46 https://t.co/05R4A6v8GU

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📢NEW PIECE: Does a gendered divide in digital skills training and skills utilization exist among Immigrants in Canada?

📑READ HERE:

https://t.co/DoqzfOe5Qu

[BAM - Books, Art, Music Collective @BAMCollectivee]

We stand in solidarity with Muslims across Canada who are mourning this loss ♥️