Public Narratives on Refugees: Sustaining Solidarity in Times of Crisis
The massive humanitarian exodus from Ukraine has upended global expectations of how quickly—and at what scale—host communities can welcome people fleeing their homes. The number of Ukrainians who fled...
5 Mai 20221h 11min
With Millions of Unfilled U.S. Jobs, What Role Is There for Immigration?
The U.S. government in March 2022 announced record job vacancies, with 11.3 million unfilled positions. With an aging population, declining fertility, shifting skills needs, and the Great Resignation ...
21 Apr 20221h 19min
Innovation Within Government. Rethinking and Modernizing Integration Policy Plenary Session
MPI Europe Director Hanne Beirens moderated a session where Laura Batalla from Ashoka Hello Europe Initiative, David Cashaback from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Drocella Mugorewera fr...
1 Apr 20221h 17min
Strengthening the Social Innovation Ecosystem in Challenging Times
In this session, MPI's Meghan Benton led a conversation between Brian Ssebunya, the Economic Recovery and Development Senior Technical Advisor at International Rescue Committee; Awmaima Amrayaf, DLA ...
1 Apr 20221h 17min
Digital Equity: How Will Rapid Digitization Impact Migrant and Refugee Inclusion?
MPI Europe Senior Policy Analyst Jasmijn Slootjes moderated a session where Imad Elabdala, Founder, Hero2B and Kidnovation; Josephine Goube, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Techfugees for Impact; a...
1 Apr 20221h 12min
A Tribute to the Life of Dr. Demetrios G. Papademetriou
This event celebrated the remarkable legacy of MPI's first president and MPI Europe's founder, Demetrios G. Papademetriou. One of the world's pre-eminent scholars and lecturers on international migrat...
31 Mar 20221h 22min
Changing Climate, Changing Migration: Are Climate Migrants Treated Differently than Other Migrants?
Do host communities respond differently to people migrating because of environmental impacts compared to refugees fleeing war or migrants seeking work? Research suggests the answer is yes. Multiple fa...
29 Mar 202226min
Understanding Drivers of Irregular Migration from Guatemala
This event was in Spanish with English interpretation. This is the English interpretation. Irregular migration from Guatemala to the United States has accelerated dramatically in recent years, much ...
18 Mar 20221h 24min
