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2024 World Refugee Day - Food Bazaar

Join us on June 20th, 2024 for a heartwarming celebration of World Refugee Day! Let’s honor the resilience and strength of those forced to flee with a delightful culinary journey. Indulge in the rich flavors of Syrian, Afghan, and Senegalese cuisine at Sanctuary Kitchen, savor authentic Ethiopian dishes at Lalibella, and treat yourself to heavenly sweet delights and refreshing hibiscus tea at Havenly Treats. Let’s come together, share stories, and support our refugee communities with love and compassion.

The Paradox of Trust in a "Low" Trust Society: Insights from the Case of Greece- Effrosyni Charitopoulou

Low levels of social trust are widely seen as an impediment to economic development and social cohesion. Trust is measured mainly via surveys: metrics are used extensively in cross-national studies and percolate back to inform societal debates. However, the way in which trust is empirically approached is subject to two problems: measurement bias and the relation between attitudes and behavior. We address both problems focusing on Greece, currently ranked as one of Europe’s least trusting societies.

PRFDHR Seminar: "Ideological Migrants” to Russia: Examining How Disillusionment Motivates Migration, Professor Lauren Woodard

Russia is the world’s fourth top migration destination. While most migrate to Russia from other post-Soviet countries, a small but highly visible group of the Russian-speaking diaspora has migrated from Europe and North and South America. Lauded in Russian media as “ideological migrants,” the Kremlin claims that they flee liberalism and oppression by the transnational elite. This presentation by Professor Lauren Woodard asks, what really motivates their migration?

PRFDHR Seminar: Echoes Through Generations: Exploring Intergenerational and Complex Trauma in Kosovo through the Ecological Perspective, Professor Albina Balidemaj

This presentation by Professor Albina Balidemaj examines the multifaceted layers of intergenerational and complex trauma within Kosovo by employing the ecological perspective. The historical, cultural, social, and environmental dimensions of trauma are explored to understand the intensity and enduring impact of past adversities on the current generations.

PRFDHR Workshop: Integrating Pre-War Mental Health Data with Post-War Concerns: Comprehensive Approaches to Ukrainian Refugee Psychology, Sarah Eisenberg

This talk by Sarah Eisenberg consolidates research about refugee mental health in the aftermath of the current Russo-Ukrainian War with prior epidemiological findings concerning mental health challenges in Ukraine, such as high suicidality, elevated alcohol dependence, and concerning rates of internalizing disorders. She encourages diverse stakeholders - researchers, psychologists, health officials, and humanitarian aid organizations - to heed pre-war mental health trends in Ukraine when supporting refugees.

PRFDHR Seminar: AI, Digital Identities, Biometrics, Blockchain: How the Use of Technology is Changing Migration Globally, Dr. Raphaela Schweiger

The seminar led by Dr. Raphaela Schweiger will delve into the profound impacts of digitalization and technological advancements on migration and refugee policies. In a world shaped by rapid technological change, this seminar offers an exploration of the evolving landscape, both globally and in some specific cases in Africa, the Middle East, Europe and North America. Technology has already begun reshaping the experiences of migrants, refugees, and those on the move.

PRFDHR Seminar: Native Bias: Overcoming Discrimination Against Immigrants, Professor Nicholas Sambanis

In the aftermath of the refugee crisis caused by conflicts in the Middle East and an increase in migration to Europe, European nations have witnessed a surge in discrimination targeted at immigrant minorities. Drawing from original surveys, survey experiments, and novel field experiments, Professor Sambanis will discuss his recent book with co-authors Donghyun Danny Choi and Mathias Poertner.

Decolonizing Europe Lecture | Reparations, the Refugee Crisis and European Neocolonialism

The Decolonizing Europe Lecture Series presents Dr. Maurice Stierl, Institute for Migration Research and Intercultural Studies at Osnabrück University, on “Reparations, the “Refugee Crisis” and European Neocolonialism”
Hosted by Professor Fatima EI-Tayeb
Location: HQ Rm 136
Zoom Registration: https://bit.ly/Yale-MauriceStierl
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