FOCUS: A research project on integration
How to live well together
FOCUS in a nutshell
FOCUS is an EU funded research project running from January 2019 to June 2022, led by the Red Cross’s Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support hosted by the Danish Red Cross with partners from nine countries (Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark France, Germany, Ireland, Jordan and the United Kingdom).
It aims to make an impact on both research and practice by understanding and improving the dynamics of integration in Jordan, Croatia, Germany and Sweden. A special emphasis is put on identifying and capitalising on the psychological and social factors that support integration and really help us to live well together.
Therefore, FOCUS
- Maps integration policies and practices and carry out major field studies at four research sites;
- Identifies and pilots innovative practices for social and labour market integration and pilot-tests;
- Engages with policy makers to provide guidance on policy development and programme design.
Recommended webinar: "Ensuring the Covid-19 vaccine reaches undocumented migrants", Tuesday 30 March, 15:00 –16:30 CET. More info: https://t.co/GsNcaDcgjW. Participation free of charge, registration compulsory at: https://t.co/cRrw3gcA2P. @PICUM_post @WorldHealthSmt @SapienzaRoma CfA: We're hosting a PhD and PostDoc workshop entitled "Values in an imperfect world: Migration ethics and non-ideal conditions", 25-27 May 2021. Call for papers on #asylum, #refugees and #externalization by @FMReview - due 7 June https://t.co/Fc38tuTtyw @madelinegleeson @RionaMoodley @Azdastyari Yes, we can manage #migration better and more humanely. The 'Reimagining refugee camps' event today (3pm CET) will include a clip from the new documentary film by @Raphael_B_ & @alexander_betts. We encourage you to watch the full film before the event! Do you want to join #RfC but you're running out of time?⏰ Don't worry about that! New report by @RedCrossAU out now: "Locked down and left out? Why access to basic services for migrants is critical to our COVID-19 response and recovery". https://t.co/oxDzeT8m9l #FOCUSforRefugees Why are certain migrant groups at risk when it comes to mental health? What barriers to care do they face? And how might specific policies help support survivors of torture? Really pleased to be contributing to this discussion with reflections on refugee education in emergencies. The @Einstein_Berlin “Academic Freedom Programme” aims to support scientists and researchers from regions that experience restrictions of research. If you are conducting excellent research in #migration and #diaspora, apply until 22 March: https://t.co/ivbZJJiN4v How has lockdown affected students from arriving communities? A knowledge-exchange workshop for NGOs & practitioners (Thu, 18 Mar, 15–18 CET) considers ongoing international research on newly arrived in the UK and across Europe: https://t.co/DMbx3hhhCb. #integration What lessons can we draw 10 years into the response to the Syrian refugee crisis? In our webinar next Wednesday we will discuss lessons from international experiences to support pathways to solutions in the Syrian refugee context @DSP_Syria #SyriaConf2021 COVID-19 Recovery and the Next Stage of the Syrian Refugee Response After Ten Years Ten years into the response to the Syrian refugee crisis, this webinar explores findings from a research project conducted by the Durable Solutions P... www.migrationpolicy.org 😍What a great way to end this week: #FOCUSforRefugees gained its 200th follower today - we're delighted. Thank you, Twitter community! More info about FOCUS: https://t.co/CjzfMVbX2p. #followermilestone #integration On Wednesday, March 3rd at 1PM CET, Ea Suzanna Akasha & Sarah Harrison, technical advisers at the IFRC Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support, will have a livestream talk about managing ambiguity in relation to #COVID19.
Deadline for applications: 28 March 2021.
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🟢 Deadline abstrac proposals extended until 31th March.
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Do you share our interest in fostering integration with a strong focus on agency and inter-group relations, and on emotional and social capability? Sign up to the FOCUS community to receive updates on project results and activities and get involved!
