Unveiling Power Dynamics: Insights from the Autumn Research Academy on Migration Governance in the Mediterranean Region   The debate around migration, as well as the academic and practical approach to migration are inextricably linked to power dynamics. This became particularly clear in the contributions during the Autumn Research Academy “Dialogues on Migration Governance in the

When I moved to Egypt, I never thought I’d call 6th of October City my home. October is located far out in the Egyptian desert, past the Pyramids, and it’s roughly a one-hour drive from downtown Cairo. It’s quite a peaceful city, and the home to thousands of displaced families from Sudan, Syria, and other

Burnt fingertips. I keep turning over specific lines from The Optician of Lampedusa (Kirby, 2016) since I first read them eight years ago. They depict the protagonist discovering that some refugees, whom he had rescued from the sea just a few days prior, burnt their fingertips. Why would someone willingly harm their body, most likely

In Lebanon, a nation marked by its rich history and diverse culture, a hidden reality persists—one that involves the silent struggles of approximately 250,000 domestic workers, as confirmed by the United Nations. Behind the picturesque landscapes and vibrant cities, a significant portion of the workforce, comprised of migrant domestic workers (MDWs) hailing primarily from Sri