As my postdoctoral fellowship comes to an end, I am actively seeking opportunities in #research, #policy, and #advocacy related to forcibly displaced persons and migrants. Feel free to contact me for any collaboration opportunities!

Jobs are not just income. They are dignity, stability, and a belief that a better future is possible. Read the strategy: worldbank.org/en/topic/fragi…

Breaking News: A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to bring a Colombian woman back to the U.S. after it had deported her to Congo. nyti.ms/4ugAatI

In several countries, over 20% of new entrants to bachelor’s programmes drop out in the first year. Tertiary education is a key driver of social mobility. But this mobility can't be achieved if students don't complete their programmes. Learn more: brnw.ch/21x1mDv

OECD projections suggest that official development assistance (ODA) in 2025 will fall for the second consecutive year. Watch the live stream where the @OECD will present the latest preliminary data and projections on ODA. 📅 9 April | 15:00 CET 🔗 oe.cd/6pM (1/2)⤵️

72% of Americans support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants already here. That includes majorities of Trump's own voters. Congress has bipartisan bills ready. The public is not the obstacle. austinkocher.substack.com/p/…

On 12 September 2025, LERRN 2.0 concluded its three-day launch in Ottawa with a panel discussion titled “Towards a New Response to Forced Migration.” Read the event report: carleton.ca/lerrn/2025/event… Watch the panel discussion: youtu.be/ROXVQDJLsTc

We invite you to view and #endorse the Independent Declaration on the Right of Persons of Forced Displacement or Statelessness to Participate in Decisions that Affect Them. Here: sites.google.com/view/right-…

Thoughts anyone? "President @petrogustavo explained that the integration of the Venezuelan migrant population in Colombia has been largely successful, with more than half already employed and contributing to the economy".

Immigrants entering the labour market earn 34% less than native-born workers on average across countries. This gap decreases by about a third after five years and by about half after ten years. Learn about migrant integration: brnw.ch/21wZBeF

Masterful speech by Canada's PM Mark Carney: "Name reality" - about the rupture of the world order.

AMERICA FIRST 🇺🇸 Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations that no longer serve American interests including: 🔴35-non UN organizations 🔴31 UN entities

My latest. Why does academic research have little direct impact on UNHCR policy, programmes and practice? And will that change as a result of the localization of research? rsc.ox.ac.uk/blog/waiting-fo…

Nadie "va a salir corriendo" a casa: La diáspora venezolana espera un cambio real Con mis comentarios para AFP france24.com/es/minuto-a-min…

The #USA has justified its intervention in #Venezuela citing the Venezuelan government's record of human rights violations, but accountability for human rights violations cannot be achieved through unilateral military intervention that violates international law. We fear that the current instability & increased militarisation due to the US intervention will further worsen the situation in Venezuela. The future of Venezuela must be determined solely by the Venezuelan people, with full respect for their human rights, incl. the right to self-determination & sovereignty over their lives and resources. ➡️ ohchr.org/en/press-briefing-…

"Beyond the legal arguments, history teaches us that while attempts at regime change may initially be greeted by relief, they often lead to massive human rights violations, dangerous chaos and protracted violent conflict" theguardian.com/commentisfre…

📗 New book chapter published: "Migration Processes on the Colombian-Ecuadorian Border: Between War and Peace." (lnkd.in/e9Bapzfv) in: Public Policy and Research in Latin America (lnkd.in/exTJJaxt).

🎤 The voices of refugees must be heard to find lasting solutions. Without the voices of those who have lived displacement, it is not possible to shape public policies that reflect society as a whole. Ana Valle shares her big message.

Canada hosted Prof. James Milner for a dialogue on global refugee policy with states, academia & refugee-led groups. Canada remains committed to refugee protection. #RefugeeForum @Lerrning