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Oreva Olakpe

@oolakpe

晓欧|Senior Research Fellow @cercmigration|PhD in Law @soas: The law from below|Global South Migration|International Refugee Law|Socio-Legal research|

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calendar_today04-05-2016 14:12:19

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TOMORROW join us for a Scholars of Excellence Workshop, where roundtables explore "The global governance of migration: What role for the research community?" Co-convened by Thomas Lacroix and Anna Triandafyllidou. May 28, 9:30 AM-2 PM EDT πŸ”—torontomu.ca/cerc-migration…

TOMORROW join us for a Scholars of Excellence Workshop, where roundtables explore "The global governance of migration: What role for the research community?" Co-convened by Thomas Lacroix and <a href="/triandafyllidou/">Anna Triandafyllidou</a>. May 28, 9:30 AM-2 PM EDT πŸ”—torontomu.ca/cerc-migration…
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That there’s absolutely no AU capability to prevent this from happening is a source of constant shame. Even more shameful is the fact that too many African leaders & diplomats harbor no sense of urgency about the situation in Sudan.

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The cost of Schengen visa rejections in 2023 was €130m, up from €105m in 2022. Asian and African countries bear 90% of the cost!!!

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🌍✨ Nigerien migrants are shaking up Benin City's forex market! Discover how they impact informal economies and local dynamics in this fascinating article. πŸ“ˆπŸ” Read more: journals.codesria.org/index.php/ad/a… #Migration #Forex #BeninCity #Nigeria

🌍✨ Nigerien migrants are shaking up Benin City's forex market! Discover how they impact informal economies and local dynamics in this fascinating article. πŸ“ˆπŸ” Read more: journals.codesria.org/index.php/ad/a… 
#Migration #Forex #BeninCity #Nigeria
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Insightful piece by Martha Sambe, Oreva Olakpe, and Rafeeat Aliyu. πŸ‘πŸ‘ The reference to accounts of a historical custodian highlighted in great detail the strength of infusing indigenous knowledge into socio-legal analysis. Additionally, the piece provides a very pointed analysis of

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Start to our third IMISCOE morning with a panel on African perspectives on migration with Oreva Olakpe @juli_a_stier Katerina Glyniadaki, PhD Nora Ratzmann Cathrine Talleraas Oliver Bakewell co-hosted with Amanda Bisong - you know the discussion is vibrant when the next panel has to throw you outπŸ˜†πŸ˜…

Start to our third <a href="/IMISCOE/">IMISCOE</a> morning with a panel on African perspectives on migration with <a href="/OOlakpe/">Oreva Olakpe</a> @juli_a_stier <a href="/Kat_Glyniadaki/">Katerina Glyniadaki, PhD</a> Nora Ratzmann <a href="/CatTalleraas/">Cathrine Talleraas</a> Oliver Bakewell co-hosted with <a href="/BusaSays/">Amanda Bisong</a> - you know the discussion is vibrant when the next panel has to throw you outπŸ˜†πŸ˜…
β„‚π•™π•£π•šπ•€π•₯π•šπ•’π•Ÿπ•’ π”Όπ•€π•€π•šπ•– π•Šπ•’π•˜π•’π•ͺ (@christy_sagay) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Now #OpenAccess: my article Twists & Swirls: Caregiving & Sexualizationβ€”Femininity Construct in Gendered Migration from Nigeria to Italy. In this article, I explore how social contexts in Nigeria influence the gendered labour migration of a particular migrant corridor to Italy

Now #OpenAccess: my article Twists &amp; Swirls: Caregiving &amp; Sexualizationβ€”Femininity Construct in Gendered Migration from Nigeria to Italy.

In this article, I explore how social contexts in Nigeria influence the gendered labour migration of a particular migrant corridor to Italy
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Join us for Scholars of Excellence: Talking about migration workshop. Dan Hiebert (UBC Geography (also at @ubcgeography.bsky.social)), Steven Vertovec (Max Planck Society), Anna Triandafyllidou & experts examine what role there is for research in this era of public polarization & misinformation. Oct. 1 torontomu.ca/cerc-migration…

Join us for Scholars of Excellence: Talking about migration workshop. Dan Hiebert (<a href="/UBCGeog/">UBC Geography (also at @ubcgeography.bsky.social)</a>), Steven Vertovec (<a href="/maxplanckpress/">Max Planck Society</a>), <a href="/triandafyllidou/">Anna Triandafyllidou</a> &amp; experts examine what role there is for research in this era of public polarization &amp; misinformation. Oct. 1 torontomu.ca/cerc-migration…
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🚨 How do IOM & UNHCR frame return as a "solution" for crisis-affected populations? A new working paper uncovers how these organizations, driven by implicit disciplinary and biopolitical rationalities, expand their role in return governance. Authored by Younes Ahouga Casey Christman @TMU

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πŸ“’ new TWAILR: Reflection β€” Lys Kulamadayil @kulamadayil reflects on global starvation governance and argues that the classification of β€œfamine” in purely technical terms obscures the intentional use of starvation as a tactic of war, erasure and genocide twailr.com/global-starvat…

β„‚π•™π•£π•šπ•€π•₯π•šπ•’π•Ÿπ•’ π”Όπ•€π•€π•šπ•– π•Šπ•’π•˜π•’π•ͺ (@christy_sagay) 's Twitter Profile Photo

How have issue linkages featured in the framing of a transnational labour mobility regime? Holding up the Global Compact for Migration, I use TWAIL sensibility to x-ray transnational labour mobility regime generation and entrenchment through linkages of sovereignty, border

How have issue linkages featured in the framing of a transnational labour mobility regime?

Holding up the Global Compact for Migration, I use TWAIL sensibility to x-ray transnational labour mobility regime generation and entrenchment through linkages of sovereignty, border
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Today, the world mourns the passing of President Jimmy Carter of the United States of America, a leader whose life was a testament to service, humility, and an unwavering commitment to humanity. For us in Nigeria, and indeed across Africa, his contributions were not just distant

Today, the world mourns the passing of President Jimmy Carter of the  United States of America, a leader whose life was a testament to service, humility, and an unwavering commitment to humanity. For us in Nigeria, and indeed across Africa, his contributions were not just distant
β„‚π•™π•£π•šπ•€π•₯π•šπ•’π•Ÿπ•’ π”Όπ•€π•€π•šπ•– π•Šπ•’π•˜π•’π•ͺ (@christy_sagay) 's Twitter Profile Photo

One of the ways I have chosen to reflect on 2024 is through a digital dossier I have figuratively titled "2024 in Writing!" It features 3 pieces published this year! Here goes... 1. A book review of Oreva Olakpe's phenomenal work, "South-South Migrations and the Law from Below: Case

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International media rarely calls out Rwanda’s role in Congo’s crisis. Instead, they say β€œethnic conflict” or β€œcomplex violence.” In reality, it’s a calculated war for power and profit, led by Rwanda and enabled by the West.

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🚨 new TWAILR: Dialogue β€” a roundtable reflection on a reading group on Palestine / a tribute to the Palestinian scholars who have enriched our understanding of international law's impacts and failures in response to the Palestinian struggle twailr.com/reading-palest…