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The Caravan of Exile, a Counter-Narrative Tool Against Polarization: On How Face-to-Face Dialogue in Public Spaces Can Rehumanize the Conversation on Migration

The Caravan of Exile, a Counter-Narrative Tool Against Polarization: On How Face-to-Face Dialogue in Public Spaces Can Rehumanize the Conversation on Migration

by Wejdane Ben Chaabane | Oct 29, 2025 | Blog, ESC, EU Projects

An article written by Wejdane Ben Chaabane                                   We live in a world where the overwhelming surplus of information and hyperconnectivity doesn’t necessarily...
Voices of Migrant Women: Moving Beyond Stereotypes

Voices of Migrant Women: Moving Beyond Stereotypes

by Vincent van Grondelle | Nov 29, 2024 | Blog, EU Projects

An article written by Rebecca Rapparini Communication with a gender lens: why is it needed? When we hear about someone who migrates, we often think of a man. When images of overcrowded boats sinking in the sea are presented in the media, the individuals depicted tend...
The externalisation of EU borders: The imperative need for intercultural interaction

The externalisation of EU borders: The imperative need for intercultural interaction

by Vincent van Grondelle | Apr 19, 2024 | Blog, EU Projects

Over the last few years, in an attempt to stop the influx of migrants coming from the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa, the European Union (EU) has been externalising its border policies through lucrative deals signed with nearby third countries. While these deals...
Bridging the Gap to Social Services in Croatia and Greece: Enhancing Digital Skills for Migrants and Refugees

Bridging the Gap to Social Services in Croatia and Greece: Enhancing Digital Skills for Migrants and Refugees

by Vincent van Grondelle | May 24, 2023 | Blog, EU Projects

This article brings together the perspectives of Borders:None and OCC Greece, two NGOs working towards the integration and inclusion of refugees and asylum seekers respectively in Croatia and Greece. Both experiences aim to shed light on their ongoing difficulties in...

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