Superdiversity and Disability: Social Changes for the Cohesion of Migrations in Europe

Abstract

In recent years, international migration has changed considerably, improving our understanding of the diversity of migrants, something that until recently was viewed as a fixed pattern associated with the ethnic group in question. At the same time, in the international context, the importance and the need to recognize the rights of people with disabilities has grown. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to provide a more detailed analysis of this phenomenon in Europe, from the perspective of superdiversity, which covers the different variables that come into play, as well as the responses to the diverse needs that are provided through the action protocols in host countries. To address the objective of this research, we present a critical review of the migration policies undertaken at the European level, methodologically approached using the causal inference model. Our findings show a lack of structure of social and professional intervention policies, at the international level, towards refugees with disabilities. We conclude by presenting a series of political guidelines that rely on scientific evidence to improve the lives of migrants with disabilities.

Challenges in developmental psychology, a focus on Sustainable Development

“…Further, fast economic growth in urban areas as well as political conflicts can lead to migration waves toward these areas, which provides an impact on the health and education infrastructure in both rural and urban areas, which may in turn affect vulnerable populations disproportionally, and particularly children, elderly, and individuals with disabilities. Observations of the kind has been observed in several countries (Jampaklay et al, 2016;Holecki et al, 2020;Martín-Cano et al, 2020).…”

Koronapandemian ja sen rajoittamistoimien vaikutukset toimintarajoitteisten ihmisten elämään

“…Syvennämme havaintojamme tuloksilla vaikeavammaisten ihmisten kokemuksista korona-aikana. Tuloksemme perustuvat tuoreisiin tutkimusaineistoihin aiheesta, josta tutkittua tietoa on toistaiseksi niukasti (32)(33)(34).…”

“…Pandemian vaikutukset ovat kohdistuneet epäsuhtaisesti eri väestöryhmiin. Vaikka toimintaohjeistuksia ja suosituksia on annettu vähemmistöi hin kuuluvien oikeuksien suojelemiseksi pandemioissa (74), on niiden noudattaminen lipsunut kriisitilanteissa monissa maissa (34,63). YK:n vammaissopimuksen 11. artikla koskee vaaratilanteita ja humanitaarisia hätätilanteita, jonka kaltainen koronapandemiakin on (13).…”

Migration, Resilience, Vulnerability and Migrants’ Health

“… D. Identity and belongingness —For example, Mude et al [ 8 ] explored the identity and belonging of refugees in a host country. E. Policy for disability among migrants in Europe —For example, Martin-Cano et al [ 9 ] critically reviewed the structure of social and professional intervention policies, at the international level, towards refugees with disabilities in Europe. …”

“…Policy for disability among migrants in Europe —For example, Martin-Cano et al [ 9 ] critically reviewed the structure of social and professional intervention policies, at the international level, towards refugees with disabilities in Europe.…”