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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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The economic contribution of migrants vs their access to justice: a case for enhanced consular services
The economic contribution of migrants is undeniable. Yet, many migrants generally lack opportunities to access justice when their rights are violated. The consular services that states offer to migrants should demonstrate just how much they value them and their contribution
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Shrinking the justice gap: Rethinking access to justice for migrants in the Global South
This paper explores the kinds of injustices migrants face in their everyday lives, considers whether these injustices can be attributed to specific relations and actors or to structural forms of oppression and inequality, and builds on existing research to outline how the global justice gap can be addressed for migrants (and other marginalized groups).
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“No papers, no rights”: Access to documentation as a pathway to justice for migrants in the Global South
Access to documentation and a legal identity is key tool in realizing rights and protection for migrant communities in the Global South, and more generally. Drawing on research with Ethiopian families in South Africa, this report explores how the lack of documentation marginalizes children and provides action-based recommendations to address they injustices face.
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