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Do smugglers motivate irregular migration? Only 4% of 60'000 migrants interviewed for a @mixedmigration.org study cited smugglers as influencing their decision to migrate. Friends, family, returnees, and social media are more likely to play a role. www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6185...

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If you've ever applied for a job as a UNV @unv.org, you know that the job descriptions are often below standard. They frequently contain typos, errors, and confusing or conflicting statements. My latest favourite is this UNICEF job where they clearly copied and pasted a section from a UNHCR ad.

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Such a nice speech and still is so relevant youtube.com/shorts/OsOgE...

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UNHCR’s guidance on returns to Syria underscores ongoing risks: insecurity, destruction, and humanitarian crises. While supporting voluntary, informed returns, it calls on states to suspend negative asylum decisions and allow access to asylum for Syrians. www.refworld.org/policy/count...

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"What are you up to over the holidays?" An easy question for many. Not so much when you're an #LGBT+ spouse with a Turkish passport. I usually just say "It's complicated." But if you want the full story, grab a cuppa: ☕️

submitted 72 days ago • 1 comment

As a Turkish citizen, I'm no stranger to hurdles at borders—or even before I get there. But nothing quite tickles me like this gem of a question on visa applications: Ah yes, because nothing screams "low-key war criminal" like someone painstakingly filling out a tourist visa form. #Citizenship

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Lol, I wish that was true Duo, I wish.

submitted 83 days ago • 0 comments

Americans realizing they are the baddies 🫣

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Amazing article. I am so happy to see gender is getting more attention in the climate mobility research. Beyond great researchers like @drsayebkarlsson.bsky.social #ClimateChange #ClimateMobility #Gender #ClimateJustice rdcu.be/d2jjj

submitted 85 days ago • 2 comments

I am really curious why @undp.bsky.social's new recruitment system has this question – and only this question as a drop-down menu and not a radio button like the rest.

submitted 85 days ago • 1 comment

Excellent journalism. Starvation, chaos, and despair in Palestine. With so much evidence available, unlike many Germans after WWII, this time no one can credibly claim "I did not know" www.thenewhumanitarian.org/investigatio...

submitted 85 days ago • 1 comment

At this stage, I don't understand why this is "shocking".

submitted 86 days ago • 0 comments

Excellent thread 👏

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Clear skies, turquoise waters, and happy moments—anniversary weekend perfection. Fiji’s beauty is undeniable, but living here isn’t always easy. Holding onto the loved ones that make it all worthwhile. Also the COP week! Wish the best for the people. 🇫🇯 #Fiji #pacific

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"We need to acknowledge that the approach we have used for over a year with the Israeli government has failed." No shit, Sherlock www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/war-gaz...

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For those interested in learning more about Meron’s incredible story, here’s a profile on him in @newlinesmag.bsky.social newlinesmag.com/reportage/th...

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I saw the Orion Nebula and Andromeda on my birthday and took a shot with my📱 Jupiter and its moons were so visible. Betelgeuse is the red dot to the right and the Orion is just above that. Pleiades wasn't very visible to the naked eye but I'm happy with the result ✨ #astronomy #astrophotography

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now that’s a front page

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It's encouraging to see climate displacement gaining more attention in global media. The evidence is clear: climate change will intensify displacement worldwide, particularly in the most vulnerable regions. 👇🏻 www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11...

submitted 97 days ago • 0 comments

Wait for a few days before she starts praising another genocidal government

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While Americans argue over who uses which bathroom, their government has vetoed yet another ceasefire resolution. They claim to pursue peace, but tell that to the children: www.aljazeera.com/news/longfor...

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Birthday & anniversary break 😊 grateful for the Pacific for these views

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It's ok guys, it's self-defense 🙄

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Let's see how much he'll be able to achieve

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I hate being called an 'expat, especially in a country with a colonial history. The word reeks of privilege and double standards. At least 'kaivalagi' acknowledges my foreign status without the baggage. Funny how language shapes whose mobility is seen as "noble" and whose isn't.

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Alright, alright. It's my first attempt and I'm ok with how it came out 🌕 The views were even better than the photo could capture. Dark skies for all! #astrophotography #mobileastrophotography #astronomy

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This sounds great. So many amazing people have already confirmed. Rebecca was one of the first people I reached out to when I was drafting my thesis, and Daniel is the reason I'm on BSKY. This workshop will be so fruitful.

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#Israel 's warfare in #Gaza is consistent with the characteristics of genocide, with mass civilian casualties and life-threatening conditions intentionally imposed on Palestinians there. At this stage, do we even ask does anyone care enough to do something? www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

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A nice read for a commute Declan is clear and the situation is quite depressing. The best we can do is to support all ways possible: donate, boycott, and pressure your reps to respect human rights for all 💪🏻

submitted 104 days ago • 1 comment

This platform is busier than before but constant references to and screenshots from Twitter make me think that it's just a lighter version of it. Welcome to newcomers.

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Hello, sky! It's a very dark sky here in Suva but feeling good, #listening to one of the best Eurovision songs. Enjoy! youtube.com/watch?v=YSMh...

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6 months after moving to Fiji, I am still unemployed and have recently received yet another rejection. Hearing statements like "Oh, you have an amazing CV. You will find something quickly" do not help, but fortunately the island life has been good on my mental health 🏝️

submitted 167 days ago • 2 comments

Bula from Fiji 👋🏻 One of the advantages of living here is the opportunity to do such things even for a long weekend.

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It's fitting that TedEd released a video about Arendt. One of my all-time favourite philosophers. youtu.be/DcdufLc3QSA?...

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