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COVID-19: Human Rights-Based Reflections on Displacement and Disease

This blog post considers human rights dimensions at the intersection of displacement and disease, in light of the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. Written by Matthew Scott, Head of People on the Move Thematic Area.

The post considers the impact … Continue reading » “COVID-19: Human Rights-Based Reflections on Displacement and Disease”

Why the Western Reaction to Refugees is “Somewhat Hysterical”

What happens to a country when the neighbour state is at war and a wave of refugees cross the borders? And how do host states deal with the consequences of the migration?

These are the questions Filippo Dionigi, Visiting … Continue reading » “Why the Western Reaction to Refugees is “Somewhat Hysterical””