The event will start with a keynote address by Ismail Oubad (University of Liège), followed by three panel discussions:
Panel 1: Political Contexts and Changing Asylum Practices
Experts will discuss the impact of European migration policies on asylum practices and the social climate surrounding migration.
Presenters: Maja Sager, Vanna Nordling, Emma Söderman, Gertrude Cotter
Panel 2: Solidarity Networks and Civil Society Responses
Discussion of grassroots and institutional initiatives supporting migrants and the challenges faced by their organisers.
Presenters: Margrit Fauser, Angela Flynn, Ruth Hally
Panel 3: The Role of Local Communities in Shaping Asylum
Examples of local government initiatives and informal activities creating spaces of refuge. Presenters: Teo Giljević, Goranka Lalić Novak, Ekain Larrinaga Muguruza, Gregor Stangherlin
The event is aimed at researchers, representatives of local governments, social organisations, and students interested in the topics of migration and urban solidarity.
