From Insecurity to Secondary Migration: “Bounded Mobilities” of Syrian and Eritrean Refugees in Europe

Tuzi, Irene

doi:10.33182/ml.v16i4.560

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“…For example, those who arrived in Romania and Moldova had the highest inclination to move elsewhere in Europe, while slightly less than a third favored these countries as final destinations (IOM Romania Survey; IOM Moldova Survey). Further evidence shows that for many Ukrainians, living in a European country was seen as preferable even in the event that their homeland was somehow made safe from war (IOM Surveys Poland and Slovakia) This is in line with broader premises of the conflict model, which has been used to study the frequent secondary migrations which occur under these circumstances (Tuzi 2019).…”

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“…The conflict model of migration can help us to make sense of the data emerging from the latest phase of displacement in Ukraine and could form the basis for future research on Ukrainian migration. The model has been used in the past to explain large exoduses from Iraq, Mexico, Lebanon, Turkey, and Syria (Sirkeci, 2000;Sirkeci, 2005;Hourani and Sensenig-Dabbous, 2007;Cohen and Sirkeci, 2016;Utku et al, 2017;Tuzi, 2019;Sirkeci and Teke Lloyd, 2022). To better understand migration from Ukraine, the fluid, dynamic nature of perceived human insecurity as a key driver of human mobility needs to be emphasized.…”

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A Long-Term View of Refugee Flows from Ukraine: War, Insecurities, and Migration

Lloyd

Sirkeci

2022

Migration Letters

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This article examines the exodus of migrants from Ukraine in the context of the Russian invasion, making use of the conflict model of migration. We argue that Ukraine has long been characterized by insecurities which have already fueled large waves of emigration from the country. Indeed, the most recent phase of Ukrainian emigration should be seen as a continuation of the ongoing tendency of people residing in the country to seek escape from the overarching conditions of insecurity there. Earlier migrations from Ukraine have also established a culture of migration which has mediated the outflow of Ukrainians during the current crisis. Ukrainians who had already harboured inclinations to leave the country and who were possessed of the necessary capabilities (i.e. social capital, financial capital, human capital and physical ability) became mobile at the onset of the invasion in February, while many others were left behind. At the same time, the welcoming attitude of many European states has been key to the fast and safe exodus of Ukrainian migrants thus far.

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A Long-Term View of Refugee Flows from Ukraine: War, Insecurities, and Migration

Lloyd

Sirkeci

2022

Migration Letters

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“…We contribute through a specific focus on Syrian refugees with high-level qualifications. We propose that focusing on the experiences of highly skilled refugees challenges monolithic and stereotyping representations about the refugee with no career aspirations (Tuzi, 2019). Refugees can indeed have career aspirations and expectations that dissonate from the surrounding society's perception about refugees' trajectories (Cangià et al, 2021).…”

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Gender and the career trajectories of highly skilled Syrian refugees in Switzerland

2022

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This article looks at the role of gender relations and norms in the (re)making of career trajectories of highly skilled Syrian refugees in Switzerland. We explore how refugees encounter gender regimes while making sense of their present work situation vis-à-vis their career plans. We draw upon a qualitative study conducted with 27 highly skilled Syrian refugees in Switzerland. How do refugees encounter different gender regimes in Switzerland? What is the significance of gender in their transition to a new labour market? How do they re-negotiate gender meanings and roles following the displacement? Our findings show that refugees (re)make sense of gender norms, roles and meanings across space and time vis-à-vis their career trajectories. The gender regimes these people refer to are highly diversified and shape people’s negotiation of family roles and identities in complex and at times ambivalent ways, also along multiple lines of belonging.

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“…The European Union has however accepted Eritrean refugees in increasing numbers. In 2010 there were 4300 applicants and in 2015, the numbers had increased dramatically to 33,100 [24].…”

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Migration as a Challenge to the Sustainability of Nordic Gender Equality Policies as Highlighted through the Lived Experiences of Eritrean Mothers Living in Denmark

Joubert¹,

Anand²,

Mäki‐Opas³

2020

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This study focused on the complex process of adjustment and adaptation experienced by refugee parents from Eritrea who have settled in Aalborg, Denmark. Migration is a challenge to the sustainability of Nordic gender equality policies, in the face of cultural differences between refugees and host countries. This narrative study undertaken in the Eritrean community in Aalborg, Denmark took place against the background of cultural differences between the refugees and their host country, and Nordic gender equality policies. The study was done through the lens of parenting, to provide Eritrean refugee parents in Aalborg with the opportunity to share their lived experiences of settling in Denmark. The overarching aim of this study was to explore with Eritrean parents how they raise their children in a new country, as well as identifying both the challenges they face and the strengths which they bring to that role through their narratives. It aims to improve the understanding of what is significant to these parents during the process of their adaptation to a new environment. The role of refugees is well-established in their country of origin, but exposure to the Nordic Welfare Model which embraces women as being equal to men, is often problematic for Eritrean female refugees. Increasing cross-cultural knowledge in Denmark, through becoming aware of the lived experiences of the refugees as parents is important, particularly for those involved in social services that engage with this community. The study focused on the nature of challenges faced by Eritrean mothers experienced whilst integrating into Danish society. A semi-structured approach was used to obtain and analyze the data that was collected through interpersonal, qualitative methods in a narrative paradigm. The methodology was informed by initial focus groups meetings. Face-to-face engagement with the parents, utilizing an Eritrean interpreter as an integral part of the research team, was used. This study has highlighted the importance of engaging directly with refugee communities within their existing structures with a willingness to understand their culture. This approach may sit outside traditional research settings and service provision norms, but it informs more targeted, culturally appropriate, and acceptable interventions, which will assist the refugee community to effectively integrate into Danish society. The questions raised indicate an urgent need to recognize the cultural differences between refugees and host countries, and for this purpose to obtain more in-depth studies addressing this poorly examined area.

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From Insecurity to Secondary Migration: “Bounded Mobilities” of Syrian and Eritrean Refugees in Europe

Cited by 9 publications

References 21 publications

A Long-Term View of Refugee Flows from Ukraine: War, Insecurities, and Migration

A Long-Term View of Refugee Flows from Ukraine: War, Insecurities, and Migration

Gender and the career trajectories of highly skilled Syrian refugees in Switzerland

Migration as a Challenge to the Sustainability of Nordic Gender Equality Policies as Highlighted through the Lived Experiences of Eritrean Mothers Living in Denmark

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