Transnational Governance as a Framework for Migration Control
Core countries, those receiving immigrants, tend to be the ones setting the rules not just when it comes to their own immigration laws, but also laws and policies affecting their neighbors.
English with a Non-Native Accent as a Basis for Stigma and Discrimination in the US
Non-native accent discrimination is not usually considered discrimination by the US public, leading to large gaps in social research.
New Book – Dignity in Movement: Borders, Bodies and Rights
A diverse range of authors offer interdisciplinary perspectives on developments across the forced migration sphere, discussing the notions of belonging, stigma, discrimination and racism.
How London’s Latin American Women Make Families, Communities and Rights Visible
Confining migrant women’s social reproductive work to the private realm of domesticity prevents us from appreciating its political and public dimensions.
Governing Movement in Displacement: The Case of North Jordan
Migrants hold a capacity to enact sites and situations through their very presence and relationship to structured governance.
A Decolonial Feminist Analysis of Narratives from Nicaragua and El Salvador
The infra-political and political resistances articulated by migrant women and caregiver grandmothers contribute to the reconfiguration of their identities.
Women for Profit – Seeking Asylum in the United States: A Neocolonial Story
Through neoliberal processes, women who seek asylum are subject to exploitation both in their countries of origin and once they reach their destinations.
At the EU-Turkey Border, Human Rights Violations are No Longer Clandestine Operations
If the Greek islands are closing down legitimate operations for humanitarian assistance, it will take a large toll on migrants and EU citizens alike.
Rejected Asylum Claims and Children in International Human Rights Law
An international perspective creates a counter-narrative on migration that stands out from state-centered discourses on irregularity and fights against abuses.
Interview – Sharmila Parmanand
Sharmila Pamanand discusses the gendered dynamics of human trafficking, efforts to stop trafficking, and the transnational role of the female migrant.
