Migration and Mental Health
Photo by Total_Shape on Pixabay Mental health is important for every individual at every stage of life, from childhood to adulthood, however, many people tend to ignore issues of mental health unless there are serious symptoms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2023) mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress,...
Statelessness Workshop
SIHMA, UCT and UWC have worked together on the latest issue of the AHMR – which will be a special issue specifically related to Statelessness. On the 9th of November between 2 PM and 3.30 PM, we will all come together to discuss the 9 articles to be published in the...
COVID-19 and migrant struggles in South Africa
Our AHMR Journal Editor, Professor Daniel Tevera, recently attended the 9th International Annual SASPEN Conference in Johannesburg from 10-12 May. The theme of the conference was ‘Social protection at a crossroads; between COVID-19 and the SDGs – Southern African perspectives”. His presentation on “COVID-19 and migrant struggles in South Africa” will be published as a chapter in a book that he is currently co-authoring. Professor Tevera is editor of the African Human Mobility Review and he is an Extraordinary Professor...
Two-day training session at SIHMA Legal Clinic St. Patrick La Rochelle
The SIHMA Legal Clinic at St. Patrick La Rochelle has had a good start since its establishment in September 2021, and it is already setting a very high standard in its operation and mission. The Legal Clinic was established with the mission to promote and protect the rights of human trafficking survivors through providing legal services, advocacy and networking. Besides this, the work that is done in the clinic also involves producing rich research that will help shape...
SIMN Webinar 'Social Media Management with a political approach'
As part of the SIMN Webinar Series, SIMN team invited us to their next event called "SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT WITH A POLITICAL APPROACH", which aims to provide a solid introduction to social networks and assertive communication tools with a political approach, to connect with the audiences and strengthen our work and promotion.The event will take place on November 1, 2021, at 5:00 pm (South African time).The participation is extensive for all the members of local...
