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‘The biggest problem we are facing is the running away problem’: recruitment and the paradox of facilitating the mobility of immobile workers
This article analyses the relationship between domestic work placement agencies in Jordan and Lebanon and their clients (the employers) as they negotiate the recruitment of women from Bangladesh. It addresses the mechanisms of how exploitative, controlling practices are constructed and normalised by agencies in their everyday interactions with their clients as well as with workers.
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Who is a refugee? Understanding Europe’s diverse responses to the 2015 and the 2022 refugee arrivals
In this piece, we have referred not only to geographic proximity but also to the perception of Ukrainians as culturally and ethnically similar to hosting societies in the EU as a key driver of the welcoming attitudes towards refugees from the region.
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Tilted scales of justice: rethinking access to justice for migrants through symbols and images
Symbols and images serve as very useful expression and communication of various concepts and life stories, among others. This piece reflects upon some symbols and images of justice and how these may translate for migrants as they attempt to access justice.
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Unstoppable Beat
This film is inspired by videos showcasing Haitian and Brazilian communities in Rio, celebrating their unity through song and dance. The script employs drumming as a metaphor for the indomitable Haitian spirit and the power of collective action, drawing parallels with the historical migrations and struggles of these communities.
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