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The History of Identity Documentation in European Nations: Citizenship, Nationality, and Migration (HIDDEN) is a COST Action approved by the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) in 2022, funded by the EU. https://hidden-costaction.eu

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Post image 25.12.2025 10:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hello Year 4! HIDDEN is starting you off right with an amazing DOMiD workshop on November 28.

24.11.2025 09:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Another memory from Year 3!

β€œGeography As Destiny: Challenges, Opportunities and Threats in Migration and Documentation in Anatolia,” took place at Tarsus University.
@jenniferredmond.bsky.social @costprogramme.bsky.social

28.10.2025 06:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In Year 3, a group of HIDDEN members visited the Stasi Records Archive and Robert Havemann Society Archive, exploring how Germany confronts its communist past, and the Documentation Centre for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation. @jenniferredmond.bsky.social

27.10.2025 08:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In Year 3, HIDDEN hosted the international workshop β€œOne Year on from the EU’s Asylum and Migration Pact.”

The event brought together academics, NGO representatives, practitioners, and activists from 12 countries.
@jenniferredmond.bsky.social @costprogramme.bsky.social

24.10.2025 05:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟 Year 3 Highlight! 🌟

One of HIDDEN's key outcomes from Year 3 is the release of the HIDDEN Toolkit Tackling Ethical Concerns in Migration Research, officially published on 25 September 2025 in Open Access. @costprogramme.bsky.social @jenniferredmond.bsky.social

23.10.2025 07:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌍 Reflecting on Gender In/Equality in the Academy 🌍

As part of our HIDDEN COST Action’s 3rd-Birthday celebrations, we’re remembering the Workshop on Reflecting on Gender In/Equality in the Academy, held on 4-5 September 2025. @jenniferredmond.bsky.social @costprogramme.bsky.social

22.10.2025 10:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy 3rd Birthday, HIDDEN!

On this special occasion, we are looking back at one of the standout events in HIDDEN's journeyβ€”the Training School on Contemporary Citizenship Challenges for Children and Young People, held on 15-16 September 2025 at the Universitat AutΓ²noma de Barcelona.

20.10.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As we celebrate another year of groundbreaking work, we look back on the amazing events and milestones that shaped HIDDEN’s third yearβ€”including the incredible Year 3 HIDDEN Conference

19.10.2025 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ 3 YEARS OF HIDDEN COST ACTION πŸŽ‰
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HIDDEN!

We are a vibrant, global community of over 200 scholars, and we're filled with so much gratitude for everyone who has been a part of this incredible journey. @jenniferredmond.bsky.social @costprogramme.bsky.social

19.10.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Call for Papers - Citizenship Challenges for Children and Young People: Barriers, Borders, and Bureaucracy in Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

πŸ“… Submission deadline: October 20, 2025
πŸ”— More information available at: lnkd.in/db3F3jHH

29.09.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ“˜ Call for Chapters
The Handbook of Identity Documentation: Past, Present & Future
πŸ—“οΈ Abstracts due: 3 Oct 2025
πŸ”— Submit: lnkd.in/dt4MyWA2

More info ‡️https://hidden-costaction.eu/call-for-chapters/

29.09.2025 09:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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June is Refugee Awareness Month.

This month, we’re sharing stories that matterβ€”like You Don't Know What War Is by Yeva Skalietska.

At just 12 years old, Yeva fled war-torn Ukraine. Her diary is a raw, unforgettable account of survival and courage. @costprogramme.bsky.social

06.06.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Many countries mark Refugee Weeks in June to celebrate refugees' stories and contributions. 🌍 June 20 | World Refugee Day

This month, HIDDEN will share inspiring stories and important facts. Join us in standing with those forced to flee their homes. @costprogramme.bsky.social

02.06.2025 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@hiddencostaction.bsky.social members will be interested in this great free seninar, register below πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

28.05.2025 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“Œ Day 2 Recap - Migration, Diaspora & Collaboration

We explored some powerful themes todayβ€”from diasporic medical tourism and local services for Syrian immigrants in Mersin to firsthand accounts from migrant students.
The day wrapped up with an exciting push toward collaborative paper development.

23.05.2025 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 1 kicked off with a warm welcome from Prof. Dr. Ali Γ–ZEN (Rector) & Prof. Dr. Ali DERAN (Dean) 🎀✨
Guests mingled with faculty at a relaxed reception 🀝
Then dove into series of powerful panels and discussions.

23.05.2025 04:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Working Group 1 Event "Geography As Destiny: Challenges, Opportunities and Threats in Migration and Documentation in Anatolia" Tarsus University, TΓΌrkiye, May 22-23, 2025.

Organized by: HIDDEN's WG1 co-leaders Prof. Godfrey Baldacchino and Dr. Tuğba Aydın Halisoğlu. @costprogramme.bsky.social

23.05.2025 04:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A truly brilliant conference @hiddencostaction.bsky.social, major thanks to @jenniferredmond.bsky.social for putting it all together πŸŽ‰ @costprogramme.bsky.social

16.05.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The photos captured the energy and collaborative spirit that defined our time together. Our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Jennifer Redmond and Dr. Aisling Shalvey whose leadership and vision have helped shape HIDDEN with thoughtful discussion and meaningful connections.

17.05.2025 08:44 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Panel B, History of Papers dives into state power and mobilityβ€”featuring Ukrainian diplomatic passports from 1918–1921 and secretive travel rules in Communist Romania. Chair: Dr. Aisling Shalvey. @costprogramme.bsky.social @jenniferredmond.bsky.social

16.05.2025 11:45 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Panel A explores Citizenship in legal, social, and historical contextsβ€”from Malta’s political networks to Italian youth and American citizens abroad in WWI. Chaired by Prof. Godfrey Baldacchino, it unpacks who belongs and why. @costprogramme.bsky.social @jenniferredmond.bsky.social

16.05.2025 11:37 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Panel B looks into Digital Borders: algorithmic control, identity systems, and the tech shaping migration in Europe. With insights from Juan Rodríguez Gamal and Andrea Berger. Chair: Dr. Tuğba Aydın Halisoglu. @costprogramme.bsky.social @jenniferredmond.bsky.social

16.05.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 2 Panel A on Migration and Identity Documents brings together leading voices from Coimbra, Malta, and Zagreb to explore how documentation shapes control and identity. Chair: Prof. Michael J. Geary.@costprogramme.bsky.social @jenniferredmond.bsky.social

16.05.2025 09:50 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We were deeply moved by Evgenii Shtorn’s reading from Refugee Chronicles: Extracts on Friendship, Instrumentalisation and Loss. His words paid a tender and powerful tribute to his friend Sylvia. @costprogramme.bsky.social @jenniferredmond.bsky.social

16.05.2025 07:53 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Panel B: The Body as Identity explored how bodies shape identity systems. Dr. Polonyi reflected on ID documents in art, Dr. Higgs traced body/person divisions in history, and J. Pedro Garcia discussed same-sex marriage as a path to EU regularization. Chaired by Prof. Prof. Ana BelΓ©n MartΓ­nez GarcΓ­a

16.05.2025 07:41 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Afternoon Panel A: Dr. Speranta Dumitriu discussed the abolition of passports, Dr. Natalija Shikova examined ID's role in multicultural North Macedonia, and Dr. Tugba Aydin Halisoglu presented insights from the Turkish Grand National Assembly. Chaired by Dr. Ibtisam Sadegh.

16.05.2025 07:29 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The HIDDEN Roundtable brought together WG leaders Prof. Godfrey Baldacchino, Dr. Aisling Shalvey (WG2), Dr. Beatrice Scutaru (WG5), Prof. Michael Geary (WG3), and Dr. Ibtisam Sadegh (WG4) to reflect on accomplishments and future goals. @costprogramme.bsky.social @jenniferredmond.bsky.social

16.05.2025 07:17 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Panel B explored IDs in (Post-)Colonial Asia.
Dr. Natalie Brinham, Dr. Lucrezia Canzutti & Dr. Humera Iqbal discussed identity, statelessness & digital futures in Cambodia, Pakistan & the Bay of Bengal. @costprogramme.bsky.social l @jenniferredmond.bsky.social redmond.bsky.social

16.05.2025 07:00 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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