Tag: Mediterranean ⁄ Open Migration

COP26, climate change and migration: 5 questions with Marta Foresti

November 19, 2021 - Tommaso Fusco

On November 13, the United Nations Conference on Climate Change, known as COP26, ended. Marta Foresti, Director for Europe of the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) - one of the most influential global think tanks, based in London, and one that has been dealing with development and inequalities globally since 1960 - has closely followed the work of the conference.

The 10 best articles on refugees and migration 06/2019

February 12, 2019 - Open Migration

We have written before about border externalisation, and the hidden agendas behind the agreements to stop the flow of migrants. These interests are obvious in the recently published text of the deal between Italy and Niger

The 10 Best Articles on Refugees and Migration 36/2017

September 12, 2017 - Open Migration

New shocking reports from the detention centres in Libya; Donald Trump has revoked protections for children of undocumented immigrants; in the UK, the Guardian has obtained the full text of a Home Office draft document on post-Brexit plans for immigration; 270,000 Rohingya are now fleeing Myanmar.

The 10 Best Articles on Refugees and Migration 33/2017

August 22, 2017 - Open Migration

Fewer arrivals by sea in Italy, thanks to the code of conduct for NGOs, says the government – but the real causes are much more complex and have to do with the Libya deal, the abuse of power by the dangerous Libyan Coast Guard and Al Sisi’s Egypt (not to mention sacrificing the search for truth about Giulio Regeni).

The 10 Best Articles on Refugees and Migration 30/2017

August 1, 2017 - Open Migration

The attack on solidarity at sea continues - from the “identitarian” ship that wants to block migrants to the negotiation on a code of conduct for NGOs’ rescues at sea - while little is done to provide real answers to the so called “migration crisis.” Plus, the price of borders in terms of human life; the humanitarian crisis that can’t be solved with evacuations, as the example of the Calais Jungle shows us; integration for refugees in cities or through soccer. And last but not least, a beautiful (and hard) reflection on the difficulties of finding dignity in exile.

What is changing in the Med: five things you must know

July 28, 2017 - Open Migration

If you feel that many new things happened in the week of July 25, 2017 on the subject of of migration and rescues in the Med, it’s probably time to have a summary. A distinction must be made among certified political decisions, retracted announcements, decisions awaiting confirmation and an uncertain overall picture, but it’s definitely possible to sum up the new elements that may change the balance in the Med while affecting the lives of many people.

The 10 Best Articles on Refugees and Migration 28/2017

July 18, 2017 - Open Migration

Deaths in the Mediterranean: the fault lies not with the humanitarian NGOs, but with the failed EU policies, which haven’t stopped smugglers and have only led to more victims. A limbo at the border: the desert between Tunisia and Libya, the closing of the Turkish-Greek route and its consequences on the mental health of refugees, the plight of unwanted Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. A hope for reception: the successful experiment of humanitarian corridors, how to really help refugees at home (your own), and art for integration. All of this and more in our weekly web-review.