3 June: Migration Seminar “Stigma, Coercive Isomorphism and Pakistani Migrant Organizations in London, Toronto and New York City” by Ali Chaudhary
Stigma, Coercive Isomorphism and Pakistani Migrant Organizations in London, Toronto and New York City by Ali Chaudhary (University of California, Davis/International, Migration Institute) MGSoG/UNU-MERIT in collaboration with MACIMIDE Abstract: In this seminar, Mr. Chaudhary will present a paper from his doctoral research,…
18 May: Migration Seminar “Addressing demand in anti-trafficking efforts and policies – DemandAT’ project” by Martijn Pluim (ICMPD)
Addressing demand in anti-trafficking efforts and policies – DemandAT’ project Martijn Pluim (International Centre for Migration Policy Development) MGSoG/UNU-MERIT in collaboration with MACIMIDE Abstract: While responses to trafficking have traditionally focused on combating the criminal networks involved in trafficking or protecting the…
13/05/2015: GTD Colloquium “A proper wife, a proper marriage. Orientalist identity constructions in Dutch political debates on family migration” by Saskia Bonjour
A proper wife, a proper marriage. Orientalist identity constructions in Dutch political debates on family migration Saskia Bonjour (University of Amsterdam) Globalisation, Transnationalism & Development Colloquium organised in association with Maastricht Centre for Citizenship, Migration and Development Abstract: In this talk I argue that…
27 May: Onderzoek Huwelijkse Gevangenschap
Onderzoek Huwelijkse Gevangenschap Maastricht University Graag nodigen we je uit voor een bijeenkomst in Maastricht waar de onderzoeksgroep van de Universiteit Maastricht haar tussentijdse bevindingen in het onderzoek naar Huwelijkse gevangenschap in Nederland zal rapporteren. De bijeenkomst zal plaatsvinden in Maastricht (precieze…
26 May: Migration Seminar “Displacement, refugees and the new world disorder” by Ewen Macleod (UNHCR)
Displacement, refugees and the new world disorder Ewen Macleod (UNHCR) MGSoG/UNU-MERIT in collaboration with MACIMIDE Abstract: The presentation will focus on the impact of emerging global trends – population growth, climate change, urbanisation, and migration – on the current arrangements for the…
8 April: MGSoG/UNU-MERIT Migration Seminar “Why Diaspora Matters: New Trajectories in Diaspora Engagement and Research” by Martin Russell
Why Diaspora Matters: New Trajectories in Diaspora Engagement and Research by Dr. Martin Russell (Diaspora Matters) Abstract: In 2012, Khachig Tölölyan wrote a formative contribution on the past, present and promise of diaspora studies. The challenges and the promise outlined…
11/03/2015: GTD Colloquium “When Policies appear Successful: Declining Migration and the Role of Migration Policies” by Masja Van Meeteren (Leiden University)
When Policies appear Successful: Declining Migration and the Role of Migration Policies Masja Van Meeteren (Leiden University) Globalisation, Transnationalism & Development Colloquium – organized in association with Maastricht Centre for Citizenship, Migration and Development (MACIMIDE) Abstract Migration scholars have often demonstrated how…
23 February: Migration seminar “Key Findings of Comparative Research on the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration of Migrants” by Khalid Koser
Key Findings of Comparative Research on the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration of Migrants” Prof. Dr. Khalid Koser (Maastricht University) MGSoG/UNU-MERIT in collaboration with MACIMIDE Abstract: This seminar will present the key findings (and controversies) from a recent research project on understanding and…
Book launch: “The nexus between statelessness and human trafficking. The example of Thailand” – Tilburg University
On Friday 13 February 2015, Tilburg University will present the findings of a two-year research project that explored the nexus between statelessness and human trafficking. The field research focused on the hill tribe communities in Northern Thailand and was aimed…
11 February: Migration Seminar “The Effectiveness of Migration Policies: New Evidence from the DEMIG Project” by Hein de Haas
The Effectiveness of Migration Policies: New Evidence from the DEMIG Project Prof. Hein de Haas (International Migration Institute, University of Oxford and University of Maastricht) MGSoG/UNU-MERIT and MACIMIDE migration seminar Abstract: The effectiveness of migration policies has been widely contested; opposing are those arguing…