How can migration stories shape public discourse? At a recent networking event in Berlin, Migration Matters led a workshop exploring narrative change, public perceptions of migration, and the challenges of creating stories that foster understanding, inclusion, and social change.
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How might migration shape Germany in 2050? On June 26, Migration Matters, DeZIM, and Futurium will bring together young people and older adults for an intergenerational discussion about the future of migration. We are currently looking for participants, particularly young people aged 16–19, school classes, and youth groups.
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Migration is often understood as a straightforward journey from one place to another — but the reality is far more complex. At the “Rethinking Complex Migration” conference in Toronto, researchers and practitioners explored how storytelling, film, and participatory methods can deepen our understanding of migration and generate new forms of knowledge. Our colleague Bernadette Klausberger shares key reflections from a roundtable on creative approaches to migration research.
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Ukrainian refugees and local administration came together in Dahme-Spreewald to exchange experiences, address shared challenges, and explore practical solutions for integration. Migration Matters contributed with an interactive workshop and will carry these insights forward into future work.
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Our first educational networking event brought together voices from education, civil society, research, and public administration for a critical yet constructive conversation about how migration and diversity narratives shape classrooms, institutions, and the way young people understand themselves and others.
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The third and final event of the Migration Matters Film & Talk Series in Yorck Kino examined return migration through expert insights and documentary films, highlighting the complex realities that shape decisions to return. The director and protagonist of Distilled joined the event for a panel discussion.
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Members of the Migration Matters team joined the “Climate Change-Induced Migration” conference at Evangelische Akademie Loccum to explore how climate change shapes human mobility — and how better storytelling and communication can deepen public understanding of this complex relationship.
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Migration Matters hosted the second evening of its Film & Talk Series with the theme STAYING, featuring the award-winning film L’histoire de Souleymane, which tells the story of a Guinean gig worker living in Paris, as well as expert insights into belonging, solidarity, and the conditions that determine who can remain in Europe.
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On October 23, Migration Matters hosted a launch event celebrating the new podcast series “Voices on the Move”. It is the first podcast series that Migration Matters has produced, and explores questions at the intersection between climate change and migration, with stories primarily from the global south, where climate induced migration is already…
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Migration encompasses a broad spectrum of experiences that extend far beyond a mere change of location. Through the Erasmus+ Youth project, “Digital Storytelling for Active Citizenship: Empowering Youth Through Migration Narratives,” 11 participants from Finland and Germany—several of whom are migrants themselves—have harnessed digital storytelling to delve into various aspects of migration. These…
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In late February, Migration Matters held a ‘Mediatization of Migration’ workshop at Radboud University. Thirty students explored how media framing affects perceptions of migration and migrants. Highlighting diverse perspectives and storytelling formats, the workshop aimed to equip students with tools to create counter-narratives and foster inclusive dialogue.
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In February 2024, we conducted a media training aimed at amplifying the voices of forcibly displaced people in the media. Organized by the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience (ICSC), this event brought together 20 CSOs from around the world to develop new communication and advocacy tools.
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