“Still Fit for Purpose” – The 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees.
Sudan, Niger, DRC, Ukraine/Russia, Israel/Palestine, the list is endless. The world is witnessing unprecedented levels of international and non-international armed conflicts across the globe; resulting in ongoing internal displacement of populations and mobility across borders as people search for refuge and protection no longer guaranteed in their homelands. + Now more than ever, individual citizens and activists must stand up for rights of asylum seekers and refugees; people who are being forced to leave their...
Paddling aganist the wind: Climate refugees
When Robin Wall Kimmerer spoke recently at the New York Times Events about Paddling against the Wind, she was speaking of climate refugees: she was speaking of snapping turtles laying their leathery eggs on a volleyball court because the familiar nesting grounds had been flooded. When snapping turtles seem to speak of perilous changes in the world that threaten their life cycle, it is awesome, poetic – even cute, to take notice. We stop, we listen to...
Exploring Youth Work Practice and the Mobility of Young People
Photo is by the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town The journey of young migrants into South Africa is one defined by challenges, resilience, and the pursuit of a better life. At the heart of this journey is the vital link between youth work practice and the mobility of these young people. “Strengthening Youth Work Practice for Children on the Move in South Africa,” published by the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town, is an invaluable resource that offers powerful insights into...
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...
