Author: HOM

Palestine – a timeline

from 1914 to 1949 by Carolina Veloso and Inês Poças Photo by Ömer Yıldız on Unsplash 1516 – World War I (1914 – 1918) Palestine was a part of the Ottoman Empire, having developed their own Palestinian identity. During WWI, there was a growing Arab political movement to gain independence from the Ottoman Empire.  …

“Climate Refugees”

“Climate Refugees” by Ana Grolli and Marta Aragão As the effects of climate change have become increasingly apparent, a new term has emerged in the discourse surrounding migration: “climate refugees”. In this article, we explore the reasons why we should not call such individuals “climate refugees” and why more accurate and empathetic terminology is essential.…

UK’s (anti) immigration policies

UK’s (anti) immigration policies A guide on what not to do by Inês Poças From the “UK-Rwanda asylum agreement” to recent declarations on women and LGBTIQ+ asylum seekers, the UK government has been an example of horrific immigration policies. Home secretary Suella Braverman. © Reuters From the “UK-Rwanda asylum agreement” to recent declarations on women…

Queerful: Art as Resistance

A showcase of visual art celebrating queer art and artists. Their work explores all sorts of themes from mental health, queerness in oppression, colonisation, identity, among others. We invite you to reflect on these powerful and moving artwork and take a moment to support and celebrate queer people and queer people on the move.

The high stakes of being a migrant worker

The high stakes of being a migrant worker by Mariana Magalhães Although the 1951 Refugee Convention identifies freedom of movement as an essential right for refugees looking for employment, several of the ratifying countries purposefully restrict refugee mobility. Embedding better policies in national legislations could lead to stronger worldwide protection of workers. USDA Photo by…

Refugees at risk to refugees as an international risk: Conference

Refugees at risk to refugees as an international risk: Conference Previous Next Invited by the University of Saint Louis to pursue work as a Visiting Research Fellow in International Refugee Law, our co-founder and Director Rosário Frada participated in a day-long workshop on International Refugee Law alongside admirable experts in the field in April 2023.…