YouTube video by Melissa Siegel
Migration and the Media
๐ข Migration is somthing we see in the media everyday but the #media can portral #migrants and #migration in different ways using different frames. This is a product of the environment they are working in and can affect public opinion and public policy.๐ฝ๏ธ @unumerit.bsky.social
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25.11.2025 09:55 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
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The Broken US Immigration System
๐ NEW POST ๐
In this new video, I tackle the long running problems and pitfalls in the US immigration sysmtem.
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17.11.2025 12:03 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Melissa Siegel
Vlog: Come with me to Georgia: A week in the life of a Uni Professor
Back by popular demand, this new vlog is out! This time with a little twist, as I take you on a trip with me to Georgia. @umsbe.bsky.social @maastrichtu.bsky.social @unumerit.bsky.social
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09.10.2025 19:04 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Melissa Siegel
What are IDPs (Internally Displaced Persons) and Why are There More Today?
๐ข We hear a lot about #migration and #migrants, but little about the different types of migrants and migration. I discuss an often forgotten group - #IDPs (internally displaced persons), who IDPs are, how they are different from #refugees & specific challenges they face.
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24.09.2025 08:54 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Melissa Siegel
What is happening with Development Aid?
๐ข In the current global political climate, development aid and its merits have been widely debated.
But what exactly is development aid, how is it being used? And what is the future?
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08.09.2025 14:46 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Melissa Siegel
The Power of Passports
#Passports have grown in tandem with global inequalities, opening some doors while shutting others. I explore how #passports and #citizenship shape our #mobility: who can move freely, and who canโt. @maastrichtu.bsky.social @umsbe.bsky.social @unumerit.bsky.social
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30.07.2025 06:55 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
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Iran's silent purge: Why a million Afghans are being expelled
Today, I had the opportunity to talk about the unprecedented #deportation crisis of #Afghans from Iran on TRT World and @The_Newsmakers. You can see the full episode here: youtu.be/bXzoaLbNVgg?...
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21.07.2025 17:13 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Humanitarian concerns and threat perceptions: An analysis of the key drivers of refugee attitudes in Germany
Abstract. Public perceptions of humanitarian migration are shaped by conflicting sentiments, balancing perceived threats against humanitarian responsibilit
๐ I'm excited to share that our new paper (with Tobi Hillenbran, Bruno Martorano, and Laura Metzger) "Humanitarian concerns and threat perceptions: An analysis of the key drivers of refugee attitudes in Germany" has been published in Migration Studies!
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21.07.2025 08:49 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Melissa Siegel
Vlog: A Week in the Life of University Professor: Summer School in Armenia
๐ฅFor this week's video, I decided to do something a little different, vlog style. Here I talk a bit about my work and take you on a work trip with me to Armenia. Let me know if you like this kind of content.
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15.07.2025 07:06 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Melissa Siegel
Gender Responsive Migration Policies
#Migration policies often claim to be neutral, but neutrality can reinforce existing #inequalities. This video explains how migration policies can move from harmful to transformative. @unumerit.bsky.social @maastrichtu.bsky.social @umsbe.bsky.social
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17.06.2025 09:43 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Melissa Siegel
What is Sustainable Return Migration?
๐ฃ How can people who return to their country after migrating reintegrate successfully? In my latest video, I explain the concept of sustainable #return for #migrants into their home countries.
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05.06.2025 08:07 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Melissa Siegel
Difference Between Migration, Immigration and Emigration
๐ฃIf you don't know the difference between #migration, #Immigration and #emigration, this video is for you! youtu.be/nAfJtf0jTmY
29.04.2025 12:57 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
UNU-MERIT staff ยป Publications
Ever wondered if simply sharing neutral facts about refugees could unintentionally shape attitudes? Tobias Hillenbrand, Bruno Martorano, and myself explores exactly this in: "Not as innocent as it seems? The effects of 'neutral' messaging on refugee attitudes."
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29.04.2025 12:55 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Melissa Siegel
What is the Weaponization of Migration?
๐ฃ Migration as a weapon? Here, I break down how migration flows can be strategically manipulated as leverageโwhether to destabilize neighbors, gain political concessions, or control territory. #migration @unumerit.bsky.social @maastrichtu.bsky.social @umsbe.bsky.social
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15.04.2025 07:56 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Melissa Siegel
What are "Safe Third Countries" in Migration Policy?
๐What are 'Safe Third Countries'? It's a crucial but controversial topic in #asylum and #refugee policies.๐ฅThis video dives into the complexities and criticisms surrounding this idea, and how it affects people seeking safety worldwide.๐@unumerit.bsky.social @umsbe.bsky.social
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21.03.2025 11:16 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Melissa Siegel
Diaspora Bonds: What Makes Them Successful
๐ฃ๐ฌWhat is the key to issuing a successful Diaspora Bond?๐ต Find out in this new video where I discuss this as well as examples of successes and failures. #diaspora #diasporabonds #migration #development @unumerit.bsky.social @maastrichtu.bsky.social @umsbe.bsky.social
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21.03.2025 10:44 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
MMDP 2025: A Journey in Migration Management Training
This post marks the beginning of a new blog series documenting the Migration Management Diploma Programme (MMDP) at UNU-MERIT.
For over a decade, the Migration Management Diploma Program (MMDP) @unumerit.bsky.social has trained #migration professionals with the knowledge, skills, and networks to navigate complex policy challenges. In this blog we reflect on the program driving meaningful change.
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21.03.2025 10:38 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Melissa Siegel
How many refugees are there and where are they hosted? Forced Migration Update
๐ข ๐ฝ๏ธ #displacement around the world continues to grow. For understanding how many people are currently displaced because of war, conflict and persecution as well as where they are coming from and where they are hosted check out this new video. #refugees #asylum #asylumseeker youtu.be/mCdxTufwGCA
21.03.2025 10:32 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Melissa Siegel
What are Pushbacks (During Migration)?
๐ฝ๏ธPushbacks at BordersโWhat Are They, and Why Are They So Controversial? I explain the concept of pushbacks, highlights their legal and humanitarian implications, and discusses how they are being used worldwide. youtu.be/MUM-4KGvKGs
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