Migration Policy Centre

We released a new study this week, which has been featured in outlets ranging from Forbes to #TheConversation! 🗞️ “Our results show that EU residents don’t default to blunt and one-sided policies —like blanket opposition to irregular migrants ever being awarded legal status. (…) the public has more nuanced views on how migration should be managed than policymakers generally give them credit for”, explains Martin Ruhs, co-author of the publication. ➡️ The findings indicate that EU residents are more supportive of policies that offer irregular migrants pathways to legal status, and that well-crafted policies can secure both public acceptance and the protection of #FundamentalRights. 💡 This study was conducted in collaboration with colleagues from Uppsala University as part of #PRIMEprojectEU. Access the full report📌 https://loom.ly/ufXO7Z8 #IrregularMigrants #MigrationPolicy

Want to be an expert in #migration policy?   Join us for the new edition of the Effective Migration Governance training, which combines theoretical principles, practical tools, and case studies to navigate dilemmas in migration governance    ✅ Engage with top scholars and practitioners  ✅ Build tools to make better policy decisions under pressure  ✅ Leave with new strategies and a new professional network 📅 6–8 October 2024  📍 Florence, Italy  Apply today! An early-bird discount (10%) is applicable for registrations by 5 July 2025 - 23:59 CET: https://lnkd.in/dxbNMsNG    Co-organised with the School of Transnational Governance 

[In 🇮🇹] In un mondo che cambia in fretta, che significato ha oggi l’accoglienza? E in che direzione si sta evolvendo? Oggi, durante le 'Giornate dell’#Accoglienza' –in occasione dei 150 anni della chiusura della finestra ferrata all’Istituto degli Innocenti a #Firenze– si è creato uno spazio di dialogo tra esperienze italiane e straniere 🌍🤝. Ecco i punti salienti emersi durante la riflessione sulle prospettive #transnazionali e #interculturali dell'accoglienza.   🔹Andrew Geddes ha presentato il progetto U‑LEAD: un’iniziativa dal Migration Policy Centre e UNICEF Europe & Central Asia che riunisce giovani con background diversi, offrendo loro spazi d’incontro per costruire conoscenza reciproca, acquisire competenze trasversali, sviluppare capacità di advocacy e rafforzare la fiducia nel progettare e promuovere i propri #diritti – e quelli degli altri.   🔹Vanna Boffi ha sottolineato il valore di un’“ottica dell’alterità” e degli spazi dell’incontro. 🔹Tereke Brhane ha portato una riflessione forte sull’importanza della testimonianza diretta: “Ogni formazione dovrebbe partire da un nome”, ha detto. Ha anche ribadito che la #migrazione non è un’emergenza, ma un fenomeno strutturale, da affrontare con politiche lungimiranti. 🔹Alessandra Guedes ha mostrato come lo status delle #madri influenzi direttamente il benessere e i diritti dei bambini. 🔹Marilena Umuhoza Delli ha condiviso il peso dell’assenza di rappresentazioni e dell’invisibilizzazione sistematica di alcuni gruppi. "L’Italia – ha ricordato – è da sempre un crocevia di popoli." Scopri U-LEAD 📌 https://lnkd.in/d_yfx8wp

And we're saying goodbye—hoping it turns into a “ciao” again soon! 👋🏾 After 10 days filled with lively discussions, group work, presentations, case studies, aperitivos, and a handful of special prizes, we’re officially closing the 21st edition of the #MPCSummerSchool. ➡️ Each year is unique, shaped by the personalities of the cohort. And yet, every year brings the same thrilling emotion: gathering professionals and experts from around the world to reflect together about #MigrationGovernance. Thank you all for coming and being part of this journey at the Migration Policy Centre! Stay connected—make sure you’re in the loop by signing up for our newsletter 📬 https://lnkd.in/diB8TDW3

💡 Do migration communication campaigns really work? Today, participants of the #MPCSummerSchool are pitching the campaigns they’ve developed in groups over the past two weeks, and putting their ideas to the test. Through this exercise, they’ve had to: ✅ Identify a leading entity and potential partners ✅ Define a clear target audience ✅ Craft a compelling key message ✅ Choose the right format and communication channels ✅ Develop a realistic budget ✅ Navigate real-world dilemmas in campaign implementation The topics they tackled are as diverse and global as they are timely: from promoting the #labour inclusion of single mothers in #Italy, to encouraging safe and regular migration from #Colombia to Germany. Other campaigns focused on empowering migrants from #Uganda to verify recruitment agencies and report abuse, as well as showcasing Kenyan tech talent and preparing them for a digital future in #Germany. P.S. We're curious to hear which proposal our judges — Ranya Trabelsi, Monica Namanya, Darya Podolskaya, and Matthias Nikolaus Mayer — recognise as the most impactful.

#Migration policies affect thousands of people, but do they truly reflect why people migrate? 👉We're conducting a new study to explore how policymakers’ assumptions shape migration #governance. We look for policy actors and practitioners working on migration-related issues in #Europe or #Africa. We’ll compare the insights with the decision-making processes of potential migrants themselves—to provide a much-needed reality check on one of the most debated and politically sensitive issues of our time. 🔍 Want to take part or learn more? loom.ly/Gp4z2qw Go to the survey: https://lnkd.in/dr3wMYqm 🔴Deadline to participate: 30 June 2025.

Who should cook in ethnic restaurants? Are #MigrantWorkers needed to "do the jobs that locals won’t do", or are they simply a more exploitable labour force? ➡️ This morning, Martin Ruhs led a thought-provoking discussion on a central tension in national labour #ImmigrationPolicy: the challenge of globalising labour markets while protecting local workers. 🔊 "The demand for migrant labour arises from a broad range of public policies and institutions that go beyond immigration policy, so the debate needs to include wider public policy issues including labour market policies, social policies etc." There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to #LabourShortages, and the complexity of managing immigration and workforce needs often goes beyond what governments can fully grasp or coordinate. 🔄 👉 If you're interested in understanding the competing objectives and policy dilemmas in migration governance, apply to the Effective Migration Governance training, taking place 6–8 October 2025 in Florence. 🔹 Early-bird discount (10%) available until 5 July! https://lnkd.in/dxbNMsNG #MPCSummerSchool School of Transnational Governance

At what point can we say that we have free movement of people? What elements are needed to ensure it? Is free #movement feasible, and for which groups? 🌍 This morning, we turned the spotlight on #WestAfrica — a region where human mobility has historically been an integral part of people's livelihoods.   Mary B Setrana, Director of the Centre for Migration Studies - UG at the University of Ghana, provided an overview of the current state of the #FreeMovement protocol in the region. She also discussed challenges and explored how national public institutions should be supported in fulfilling their responsibilities. "Some countries, continue to require work permits for citizens of other Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) despite agreements promoting free movement across borders. Many countries maintain reservations due to national #security concerns, fears of #economic instability, and a desire to protect local industries from #competition. As a result, migration policies in West Africa remain inconsistent, challenging the implementation of #ECOWAS’s vision for a cohesive, integrated region." 🔹 We then worked in groups to discuss practical approaches for advancing sustainable free movement policies worldwide. 🎥 Check this related documentary: https://lnkd.in/dfDE3cyi Learn more about bureaucratic migration politics in West Africa: https://lnkd.in/de4Mmk4b

Do you want to be part of the #CoLab community? ➡️ Register now for two days of in-person skill-building! In this 2nd edition of our flagship training, you will: ✅ Engage effectively with research users ✅ Build strategies that increase the use of evidence ✅ Understand what drives successful research-policy collaboration ✅ Navigate the challenges of using evidence in migration debates 📅Deadline to apply: 6 July 2025 📌 https://loom.ly/GFLldVs

 "I hope to gain a broader view of migration and place my work within a global context. —said Tetiana Kozak when asked about her expectations on the #MPCSummerSchool— (...) I often conduct practical, focused research aimed at policy recommendations and advocacy. However, I sometimes miss the perspectives of other groups and the latest academic developments in the field of #migration governance" At the Summer School, peer learning through group work complements our daily seminars and plenary sessions. 🤝 Participants collaborate on case studies and guided discussions, drawing directly from the day's content to deepen their understanding. Here’s to kicking off the second week—this time from the stunning 15th-century Villa La Fonte! ✨ Check out our upcoming in-person training programmes: https://lnkd.in/dZ9wjAFq