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Youth on the Move: Views from Below on Ethiopian International Migration
Released by Hurst Publishers, this volume is a study of young Ethiopian migrants, that goes beyond the usual host-dominated narratives surrounding such upheaval to uncover the motivations of migrants themselves.
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The peripheries as territories of potencies
Perceptions of peripheries and those who live in them are often defined by negative stereotypes and stigma. These perceptions shape public policies and opinions, yet they do not accurately reflect the experiences of people living in the peripheries. This blog argues that in order to understand these communities, we must recognise their voices to shape their own narratives.
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Decolonising gender and migration research through collaborative thinking and practice
A two-day virtual workshop brought together researchers working on gender from across MIDEQ to explore key concepts on gender, migration and inequality as well as approaches to collaborating across Northern and Southern institutions in ways that decentre and decolonise research on gender and migration.
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From Ethiopia to South Africa: The human cost of a neglected migration route
This ongoing series from The New Humanitarian explores the humanitarian implications of South-South migration. Although South-South migration flows are larger than the numbers of people heading South to North – with all the inherent risks of undocumented travel – these cross-border, intra-regional journeys tend to be neglected by governments and aid agencies.
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