Melissa Siegel

What is happening with Development Aid?

Melissa Siegel

@melissasiegel.bsky.social

📢 In the current global political climate, development aid and its merits have been widely debated.
But what exactly is development aid, how is it being used? And what is the future?
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Melissa Siegel

@melissasiegel.bsky.social

#Passports have grown in tandem with global inequalities, opening some doors while shutting others. I explore how #passports and #citizenship shape our #mobility: who can move freely, and who can’t. @maastrichtu.bsky.social @umsbe.bsky.social @unumerit.bsky.social
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The Power of Passports

Iran's silent purge: Why a million Afghans are being expelled

Melissa Siegel

@melissasiegel.bsky.social

Today, I had the opportunity to talk about the unprecedented #deportation crisis of #Afghans from Iran on TRT World and @The_Newsmakers. You can see the full episode here: youtu.be/bXzoaLbNVgg?...
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Humanitarian concerns and threat perceptions: An analysis of the key drivers of refugee attitudes in Germany

by Melissa Siegel — Reposted by: Bruno Martorano

Melissa Siegel

@melissasiegel.bsky.social

🎉 I'm excited to share that our new paper (with Tobi Hillenbran, Bruno Martorano, and Laura Metzger) "Humanitarian concerns and threat perceptions: An analysis of the key drivers of refugee attitudes in Germany" has been published in Migration Studies!
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Abstract. Public perceptions of humanitarian migration are shaped by conflicting sentiments, balancing perceived threats against humanitarian responsibilit

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Vlog: A Week in the Life of University Professor: Summer School in Armenia

Melissa Siegel

@melissasiegel.bsky.social

🎥For this week's video, I decided to do something a little different, vlog style. Here I talk a bit about my work and take you on a work trip with me to Armenia. Let me know if you like this kind of content.

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Gender Responsive Migration Policies

Melissa Siegel

@melissasiegel.bsky.social

#Migration policies often claim to be neutral, but neutrality can reinforce existing #inequalities. This video explains how migration policies can move from harmful to transformative. @unumerit.bsky.social @maastrichtu.bsky.social @umsbe.bsky.social
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What is Sustainable Return Migration?

Melissa Siegel

@melissasiegel.bsky.social

📣 How can people who return to their country after migrating reintegrate successfully? In my latest video, I explain the concept of sustainable #return for #migrants into their home countries.
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Difference Between Migration, Immigration and Emigration

Melissa Siegel

@melissasiegel.bsky.social

📣If you don't know the difference between #migration, #Immigration and #emigration, this video is for you! youtu.be/nAfJtf0jTmY

UNU-MERIT staff » Publications

Melissa Siegel

@melissasiegel.bsky.social

Ever wondered if simply sharing neutral facts about refugees could unintentionally shape attitudes? Tobias Hillenbrand, Bruno Martorano, and myself explores exactly this in: "Not as innocent as it seems? The effects of 'neutral' messaging on refugee attitudes."

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What is the Weaponization of Migration?

Melissa Siegel

@melissasiegel.bsky.social

📣 Migration as a weapon? Here, I break down how migration flows can be strategically manipulated as leverage—whether to destabilize neighbors, gain political concessions, or control territory. #migration @unumerit.bsky.social @maastrichtu.bsky.social @umsbe.bsky.social
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What are "Safe Third Countries" in Migration Policy?

Melissa Siegel

@melissasiegel.bsky.social

🌍What are 'Safe Third Countries'? It's a crucial but controversial topic in #asylum and #refugee policies.🎥This video dives into the complexities and criticisms surrounding this idea, and how it affects people seeking safety worldwide.🌏@unumerit.bsky.social @umsbe.bsky.social
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Diaspora Bonds: What Makes Them Successful

Melissa Siegel

@melissasiegel.bsky.social

🗣🎬What is the key to issuing a successful Diaspora Bond?💵 Find out in this new video where I discuss this as well as examples of successes and failures. #diaspora #diasporabonds #migration #development @unumerit.bsky.social @maastrichtu.bsky.social @umsbe.bsky.social
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MMDP 2025: A Journey in Migration Management Training

Melissa Siegel

@melissasiegel.bsky.social

For over a decade, the Migration Management Diploma Program (MMDP) @unumerit.bsky.social has trained #migration professionals with the knowledge, skills, and networks to navigate complex policy challenges. In this blog we reflect on the program driving meaningful change.
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This post marks the beginning of a new blog series documenting the Migration Management Diploma Programme (MMDP) at UNU-MERIT.

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How many refugees are there and where are they hosted? Forced Migration Update

Melissa Siegel

@melissasiegel.bsky.social

📢 📽️ #displacement around the world continues to grow. For understanding how many people are currently displaced because of war, conflict and persecution as well as where they are coming from and where they are hosted check out this new video. #refugees #asylum #asylumseeker youtu.be/mCdxTufwGCA

What are Pushbacks (During Migration)?

Melissa Siegel

@melissasiegel.bsky.social

📽️Pushbacks at Borders—What Are They, and Why Are They So Controversial? I explain the concept of pushbacks, highlights their legal and humanitarian implications, and discusses how they are being used worldwide. youtu.be/MUM-4KGvKGs
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