Mobility and legal infrastructure for Ukrainian refugees

Gammeltoft‐Hansen, Thomas; Hoffmann, Florian

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“…While there has been a balance of solidarity and precaution, this approach may be described as a policy of ‘pet exceptionalism’ here understood as a series of regulatory modifications and the provision of services. There has been considerable criticism of the exceptional status granted to Ukraine refugees on account of race and proximity (Gammeltoft‐Hansen & Hoffmann, 2022). Attention has been drawn to the racist treatment of non‐White students fleeing Ukraine at the start of the war, and the rapid adoption of preferential treatment for Ukrainians (Euro‐Med Human Rights Monitor, 2022).…”

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The Ukrainian refugee crisis: Unpacking the politics of pet exceptionalism

Sandvik

2022

International Migration

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The rescue of pets soon became part of the humanitarian narrative of the attack on Ukraine. The open‐door policy on companion animals from Ukraine—a high‐risk country for rabies—in terms of regulatory modifications and the provision of services could be described as one of ‘pet exceptionalism’. While the influx of pets and the response to it has significance for the international refugee regime, there has been scant scholarly engagement with the movement of pets across borders during emergencies. To bridge academic knowledge gaps and suggest policy lessons, the article discusses how the management of the Ukraine pet influx fits with existing regulatory regimes and policy priorities governing companion animals, and the tensions involved. Drawing on a 6‐month desk study (March–August 2022)—the article considers the events, interactions and policy choices which shape how companion animals are received. Using the UK and Norway as examples, it suggests that the aim of the resources and procedures directed at caring for pets and helping owners is pragmatic—to safeguard biosecurity and enforce regulations while also protecting animal health and psychosocial well‐being. The term ‘pet civic consciousness’ is used to consider the notion of pets as family members, and how trust in government and understandings of biosecurity and regulatory requirements are filtered through cultural and linguistic lenses. The article identifies biosecurity, juridification, resource allocation and ethical issues of fairness across refugee populations and the intrinsic value of companion animals as central topics for future discussion.

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The Ukrainian refugee crisis: Unpacking the politics of pet exceptionalism

Sandvik

2022

International Migration

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Ukrainian Refugees’ Differentiated Treatment: A Critical and Systematic Review

Mickelsson

2024

Global Networks

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This review examines the distinct treatment of millions of displaced Ukrainians amidst the ongoing conflict, compared to previous refugee groups in Europe, presenting a synthesis of research encompassing traditional and grey literature. Evaluating resettlement processes, the analysis underscores the unique factors shaping Ukrainian refugees' reception, shedding light on disparities compared to other refugee groups. Cultural perceptions, vulnerability, demographics and the framing of Russia as a common adversary influence responses from individuals, organizations and nations in unprecedented ways in Western societies. The discussion critically dissects these findings, proposing the concept of ‘promising victimhood’ for a nuanced understanding of differential treatment, while urging further theoretical development. This concise systematic review serves as a crucial benchmark for both academics and policymakers, emphasizing the need to address systemic injustices in refugee reception across various levels and sectors.

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Refugees Separated by the Global Color Line: The Power of Europeanness, Whiteness, and Sameness

Balogun

2023

International Migration Review

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It is often erroneously assumed that Russians and Ukrainians are the “same people.” This conviction of sameness partly drove the aggressive invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, with a determination to forcefully drag a sovereign nation onto an assumed similar destination with Russia and Belarus. Such an assault on a sovereign nation drew denunciations from organizations and people around the world. Nonetheless, by November 2022, the invasion had resulted in the tragic loss of numerous innocent Ukrainian lives and compelled an unprecedented number of people to seek sanctuary throughout Europe. The same event prompted a growing use of the language of imperialism to characterize Russia's supremacy, concurrently giving rise to the logic of Europeanness and whiteness. In this IMR Dispatch, I explore the impact of Europeanness, whiteness, and sameness on people of color fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. While it is crucial to examine the systematic racialization of these people, I argue that the racialized border enforcement witnessed during the conflict is better understood when viewed through the global color line embedded within migration and border management, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe where racialized logics are still underplayed.

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Mobility and legal infrastructure for Ukrainian refugees

Cited by 5 publications

References 17 publications

The Ukrainian refugee crisis: Unpacking the politics of pet exceptionalism

The Ukrainian refugee crisis: Unpacking the politics of pet exceptionalism

Ukrainian Refugees’ Differentiated Treatment: A Critical and Systematic Review

Refugees Separated by the Global Color Line: The Power of Europeanness, Whiteness, and Sameness

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