The UK needs to reconsider its approach to responsibility sharing, and following a similar pathway to Canada might not be a bad place to start.
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Think Change episode 8: what next? Rwanda asylum plan in a changing political landscape
This episode examines the key issues at stake around the UK government's controversial Rwanda asylum plan.
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An opposition of values: Russian independent journalism after 24th February
Despite significant obstacles, journalists are exploring new ways to reach Russian audiences, innovating in their methods and messaging.
Aid vs. solidarity: the role of humanitarian aid in national responses to Ukrainian refugees
This webinar explores the role of international humanitarian aid in supporting Ukrainian refugees, in a context where some European countries hosting them are providing generous and comprehensive assistance.
Managing humanitarian narratives in the Ukraine crisis response: virtual roundtable, 26 May 2022
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