Indignity at the gates of Europe
Humacoop-Amel France is one of those activist organisations that never forget the tragic situation of the exiled people “at the gates of Europe”, particularly considering that Greece is regarded as...
Sub-Saharan Africa: worrying clouds on the horizon
Having long been condemned to pessimism, Africa has unquestionably picked itself up, confronting considerable challenges – such as the recent Ebola crisis –, displaying encouraging economic growth and exporting its numerous talents....
Sheltering, hosting or receiving refugees: the unresolved ambiguities of the La Linière refugee camp
Frank Esnée and Michaël Neuman invite us here to follow up on previous work. The latter and Angélique Muller already wrote an article about the social and political actors of...
MSF in Grande-Synthe: lessons from an unlikely coalition of actors
Vivid symbol of the migratory crisis, the situation of refugee camps in the north of France gives way to many erroneous representations. Angélique Muller and Michaël Neuman bring forward in...
“The priority for States must be to save lives” – Interview with Idil Atak
The latest report from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) paints a damning picture of the situation of migrants around the world. It reinforces the observers’ view that...
Refugees and displaced persons in Cameroon: the silent Hydra
In the midst of upheavals in Central Africa, and far removed from the refugee crisis in Europe, Cameroon, like numerous countries in the Global South, is undergoing complex migratory issues....
Environmental Migrations: future prospects
With the expression “climate refugees” two recurrent headlines are brought together: migrants and climate change. They converge to bring the issue of forced population movements to a level never attained...
The European Refugee Crisis: forecasting for 2018
The refugee crisis in Europe, and more generally, the movement of people throughout the world, is becoming one of the century’s main questions. It will not be resolved if deciders,...
Training future generations of international aid professionals: challenges and discussion topics
France is by no means lacking in training for young people looking to pursue humanitarian causes. As head of one of the most prestigious Master’s degrees on the subject, Stéphanie...
Médecins Sans Frontières-France: tensions arising from the “Migration” projects
Can Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) be first responder, advisor and activist, all at the same time? While the organisation has never seemed to be on the front line with regards...
A virtuous circle of collaboration for an efficient urban humanitarian response: Kampala
As the country in Africa that receives the greatest number of refugees, Uganda has an open and inclusive migratory policy. The authorities of the capital, Kampala, have put in place...
Advancing the participatory rights of Haitian children and youth in the context of migration
Young Haitians who wish to leave their environment to go to Port-au-Prince or further afield should be supported in their endeavour and helped in their choice. Reversing the “protective” and...