Forced Migration Review often covers themes across many regions but once in a while we focus on a particular part of the world in order to explore a theme in more depth. In partnership with the University of Oslo’s REF-ARAB project, in this special issue we look at how people are working to ensure that the rights of forced migrants are respected and made real in the Middle East and in North Africa.
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Special Issue
Mobilising for rights in the MENA region
June 2023
In this special issue on ‘Mobilising for rights in the MENA region’, we look at how people are working to ensure that the rights of forced migrants are respected and strengthened in the Middle East and in North Africa. As the introductory article says, “The authors show the importance of acts of mobilisation in different locations and contexts. However, they do not shy away from reflecting on the many obstacles that often confront such efforts.”
Special Issue
Mobilising for rights in the MENA region
June 2023
In this special issue on ‘Mobilising for rights in the MENA region’, we look at how people are working to ensure that the rights of forced migrants are respected and strengthened in the Middle East and in North Africa. As the introductory article says, “The authors show the importance of acts of mobilisation in different locations and contexts. However, they do not shy away from reflecting on the many obstacles that often confront such efforts.”
Mobilising for rights in the MENA region
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From the Editor
Introduction: Rights mobilisation in the Middle East and North Africa region
In this special feature, a range of authors examine how localised or transnational acts of mobilisation can support the rights of forced migrants in the Middle East and North Africa region.
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Palestinian women of Syria mobilising to influence knowledge production
The voices of Palestinian women of Syria are often silenced in knowledge produced in humanitarian research and practice. ‘Speaking back’ sessions provide crucial insights into these women’s experiences and their relevance for discussions on rights mobilisation.
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Refugee mobilisation to support refugee rights in Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey
Refugee-led initiatives supporting refugee communities in the Middle East have developed in different ways in response to an often restrictive policy environment. The international humanitarian and research communities should acknowledge the capacity of these initiatives and find ways to listen to, learn from and collaborate with them more effectively.
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Addressing statelessness in the MENA region: a new network for mobilisation
A new regional network on statelessness in the Middle East and North Africa region is raising awareness and providing a platform for mobilisation.
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Freedom of movement activism in the Sahara
Activists in the Sahara have mobilised to protect the rights of migrants to mobility and safety during their journeys to North Africa but they face significant challenges in a hostile political environment.
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Mobilisation: a mode of survival for overlooked minority refugees
Minority refugees and their supporters in Jordan have tried to address the unmet needs of their marginalised communities through daily acts of resistance and informal network-building efforts.
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Community-centred legal aid: strengthening protection and access to rights for refugees
A local service provider in Cairo has been partnering with refugee-led organisations to develop a decentralised network of community-based legal services in order to better protect refugees’ rights, while also working to promote the inclusion of refugees in broader decision-making processes.
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