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,...
October Press Review
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Navigating the Migration Lexicon with the 'People on the Move' Handbook
Photo by Mohamed Hassan on Pixabay In the ever-evolving world of migration discourse, words matter. They have the power to shape perceptions, drive policy decisions, and influence public opinion. Now, more than ever, as migration takes center stage in global discussions, understanding the language of migration is not just a scholarly pursuit but a practical necessity. The "People on the Move" handbook provides a clear and accessible tool to navigate the intricate lexicon that...
Celebrating Heritage Month in South Africa
Photo by Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town South Africa is a country with rich and diverse cultural heritage. Its cultural diversity is signified by the representation of people from African, Asian, European and American descents in the country. Heritage Day celebrates different cultures and traditions in South Africa, a symbol of a rainbow nation. Mostly when we hear and talk of Heritage Day we mostly think about it as a celebration of South African indigenous ethnic groups in...
Human Rights Tatoo
Photo by geralt on pixabay After having been in the classrooms at the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town, I cannot shake off the Scalabrinian lens: the flow, the ebb, the rising tide of migration wells into my consciousness from dinner table conversations, from the street corners of my suburb, and from the television. The most recent assault on my senses was from a report on tiny tattoos – each only one...
SIHMA Annual Report 2022
SIHMA’s annual report for 2022 has now been released with information about the organisation and its activities from 2022 to 2023. The report covers SIHMA’s four key focus areas, namely Research; Publications; Training and Capacity Building; and Events, as well as more general information about the organisation and its work. You can find a link to an online version of the report at the bottom of this page. "He listened to the cry of migrants,...
