How can states manage migration flows whilst respecting human rights? What protection does the European Convention on Human Rights offer migrants? Is there a proper balance to be struck between state sovereignty and human rights? Can international co-operation ensure socio-economic protection of migrants? How does the Dublin system rate as a response to the migration… Read more »
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Improving the Responses to the Migration and Refugee Crisis in Europe
Vision Europe is a consortium of think tanks and foundations collaborating to address some of the most pressing public policy challenges facing Europe. Through research, publications and an annual summit, Vision Europe aims to be a forum for debate and a source of recommendations to improve evidence-based policy making at both a national and EU… Read more »
OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting 2016
The Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of OSCE participating States is Europe’s largest annual human rights and democracy conference. It is organized every year by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) as a platform for 57 OSCE participating States, Partners for Co-operation, OSCE structures, civil society, international organizations and other relevant… Read more »
Study session: Active citizenship in the refugee crisis – local projects for the global exchange network
The aim of this session is to highlight a mutual contribution and underline the exchange of diverse practices and experiences between refugee organisations, exchange organisation, refugees, volunteers, professionals and beyond. Our aim is to encourage active citizenship and working together towards inclusion as a main purpose to ignite constructive collaborations and partnerships with a special… Read more »
Witness Bearing in Calais
Liverpool Asylum and Refugees Knowledge launch
This recently constituted network of academics at the University of Liverpool is characterised by its strong interdisciplinary character and pro-active engagement with external stakeholders, and has already held several events on refugee-related matters. We would be very happy to have you with us that evening, to celebrate our network and the vibrant refugee community of… Read more »
The Immigration Act 2016: Impact on asylum seekers, refugees and migrants, and consequences for Scottish services
Immigration legislation which puts forward drastic changes to support for asylum seekers, and which has major implications for human rights and discrimination law is set to reach the statute book soon. We aim to explore how these changes will impact on children and families, on access to housing and financial support, and on the risk… Read more »
GRAMNet Research Open Day
This event is aimed at Postgraduate Research students with an interest in issues around refugees, asylum and migration, although everyone is welcome to attend.. The event offers the chance for students to present their work and get feedback, both in oral and poster format. The event will also feature an academic speaker on the subject… Read more »
Working Together in Faith – Day Conference
Leaders, activists and members of Scottish faith communities are invited to participate in this free day conference, which offers information about the current humanitarian refugee catastrophe and explores practical ways in which local groups can make an effective difference, in their neighbourhood, across Scotland and supporting crisis places in other parts of the world.The conference… Read more »
Rights, Respect, Reality: the Europe of Values in Today’s World
The Fundamental Rights Forum 2016 comes at a critical moment when our human rights resolve is being tested. Europe is being challenged to find urgent responses to the continuing refugee crisis, persistent discrimination and exclusion, as well as mass intrusion into the privacy and personal data of everyday people throughout Europe. This is why we… Read more »
