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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
Hello Year 4! HIDDEN is starting you off right with an amazing DOMiD workshop on November 28.
24.11.2025 09:31 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Another memory from Year 3!
βGeography As Destiny: Challenges, Opportunities and Threats in Migration and Documentation in Anatolia,β took place at Tarsus University.
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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 π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0In Year 3, HIDDEN hosted the international workshop βOne Year on from the EUβs Asylum and Migration Pact.β
The event brought together academics, NGO representatives, practitioners, and activists from 12 countries.
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π Year 3 Highlight! π
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
π Reflecting on Gender In/Equality in the Academy π
As part of our HIDDEN COST Actionβs 3rd-Birthday celebrations, weβre remembering the Workshop on Reflecting on Gender In/Equality in the Academy, held on 4-5 September 2025. @jenniferredmond.bsky.social @costprogramme.bsky.social
Happy 3rd Birthday, HIDDEN!
On this special occasion, we are looking back at one of the standout events in HIDDEN's journeyβthe Training School on Contemporary Citizenship Challenges for Children and Young People, held on 15-16 September 2025 at the Universitat AutΓ²noma de Barcelona.
As we celebrate another year of groundbreaking work, we look back on the amazing events and milestones that shaped HIDDENβs third yearβincluding the incredible Year 3 HIDDEN Conference
19.10.2025 19:16 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0π 3 YEARS OF HIDDEN COST ACTION π
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
Call for Papers - Citizenship Challenges for Children and Young People: Barriers, Borders, and Bureaucracy in Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
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Submission deadline: October 20, 2025
π More information available at: lnkd.in/db3F3jHH
π Call for Chapters
The Handbook of Identity Documentation: Past, Present & Future
ποΈ Abstracts due: 3 Oct 2025
π Submit: lnkd.in/dt4MyWA2
More info ‡οΈhttps://hidden-costaction.eu/call-for-chapters/
June is Refugee Awareness Month.
This month, weβre sharing stories that matterβlike 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
Many countries mark Refugee Weeks in June to celebrate refugees' stories and contributions. π 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
@hiddencostaction.bsky.social members will be interested in this great free seninar, register below πππ
28.05.2025 21:43 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0π Day 2 Recap - Migration, Diaspora & Collaboration
We explored some powerful themes todayβfrom 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.
Day 1 kicked off with a warm welcome from Prof. Dr. Ali ΓZEN (Rector) & Prof. Dr. Ali DERAN (Dean) π€β¨
Guests mingled with faculty at a relaxed reception π€
Then dove into series of powerful panels and discussions.
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. TuΔba AydΔ±n HalisoΔlu. @costprogramme.bsky.social
A truly brilliant conference @hiddencostaction.bsky.social, major thanks to @jenniferredmond.bsky.social for putting it all together π @costprogramme.bsky.social
16.05.2025 12:00 β π 7 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0The 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 π 5 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Panel B, History of Papers dives into state power and mobilityβfeaturing Ukrainian diplomatic passports from 1918β1921 and secretive travel rules in Communist Romania. Chair: Dr. Aisling Shalvey. @costprogramme.bsky.social @jenniferredmond.bsky.social
16.05.2025 11:45 β π 6 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Panel A explores Citizenship in legal, social, and historical contextsβfrom Maltaβs 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 π 6 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1Panel B looks into Digital Borders: algorithmic control, identity systems, and the tech shaping migration in Europe. With insights from Juan RodrΓguez Gamal and Andrea Berger. Chair: Dr. TuΔba AydΔ±n Halisoglu. @costprogramme.bsky.social @jenniferredmond.bsky.social
16.05.2025 10:51 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Day 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 π 7 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0We were deeply moved by Evgenii Shtornβs 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 π 6 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Panel 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 π 7 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Afternoon 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 π 5 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0The 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 π 6 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0Panel 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