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Evidence-Based Policy Intervention for the Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration

The intergovernmental conference for the African Regional Review of implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration (GCM) was virtually held on 31 August and 1 September 2021. The event, hosted by the Kingdom of Morocco, was jointly organized by United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), United Nations Network on Migration, […]

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Working scenario during the pandemic: A study of five migrant domestic workers in Guwahati, Assam

Abstract This empirical study explores the impact of the pandemic and lockdown on migrant women domestic workers. The tools which employed in this study are in-depth interviews, informal conversations, flash discussions conducted with five domestic workers who are currently working for a society (apartment compound). Based on the interviews done, this paper centres on narratives

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Prof Binod Khadria elected as the President of GRFDT

Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism (GRFDT) has elected Professor Binod Khadria as the President of the Society. He will be supported by a global team of Vice Presidents to carry out various research, academic programmes and outreach activities of the think tank globally.  Prof. Khadria has been a Professor of Economics, Education, and

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Over Seven Decades of Displacement: The Ongoing Palestinian Refugee Crisis

More than half of the Palestinian population are displaced and “approximately one in three refugees worldwide is Palestinian” (Rempel 2006). The Palestinian refugee crisis is no new phenomenon, 700,000 Palestinians became refugees after the 1948 Arab -Israeli conflict, and seventy-three years later, as political tension increases many more Palestinians are facing the same fate. As

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Assam and Mizoram’s Border Dispute: Is It Used To Hide ‘Illegal’ Migrant Influx?

Dr. K. Ranju PhD, CHRBP The recent disputes between Assam and Mizoram is not new. Rather it has historical roots of 150 years….. The northeast of India — a territory bounded by Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Tibet and connected to the rest of the nation by a thin land corridor – has been a hotspot

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Temporary Migration Patterns, Fear, and the 2020 U.S. Decennial Census

Matt Kaneshiro July 13, 2021 The United States (U.S.) Decennial Census plays an integral role in allocating government funds to ensure that the population has adequate resources for domains including infrastructure, education, and political representation. An accurate count ensures that the public is allotted its fair share of resources, while an inaccurate count or transitory

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5 Guidelines for Immigrants Seeking Success in the Business World

Stephanie Haywood June 30, 2021 Immigrant-run businesses are an important and thriving part of our national economy. Immigrant business owners have much to offer to their communities, often adding diversity to products and services available. Starting a business as an immigrant comes with its own unique set of challenges, though, from the hassle of acquiring

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William Lacy Swing speaks at First Certificate Programme Convocation on GCM

June 17, 2021 This report provides a detailed account of the Convocation Ceremony of the Global Compact for Migration (GCM) certificate programme held on 29th April 2021.  Total 91 student from nearly 50 countries were awarded certificate for their successful completion of the course. The online convocation ceremony made it easy for the participant to

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Make New Friends But Keep the Old: How Immigrants Can Stay Connected

Stephanie Haywood June 16, 2021 Making the decision to emigrate can leave people feeling as though they are losing their loved ones back home while gaining a new country. Connection is vital for everyone, and particularly for immigrants who are far away from familiar faces. The Migration News shares how you can make a transition

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Detention and Return: Civil Society Perspective

Mastewal Bitew May 11, 2021 This brief report compiles insights from webinar on Migrant Detention and Return, that was jointly organized by Global and Regional Civil Society Network. It was specifically organized by Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA), the Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism (GRFDT), the Cross Regional Center for Refugees and Migrants (CCRM), the Civil Society

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