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Global Diaspora Week 2021

The world’s first Global Diaspora Week for all Diaspora Organizations Global Diaspora Week is a week (12-18 December 2021) of global activities for Diaspora Organizations (DO) in the world to advocate, discuss, debate, and make recommendations on subjects pertaining to diasporas and their supporting communities. It is organized by Global Diaspora Confederation and supported by IOM.

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Looking to share the stories of emigrants from South America and their descendants

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the fundamental contribution made by transnational communities of migrants and diaspora to the resilience of their countries and communities of origin has become ever more evident and it will be even more important for the post-pandemic socio-economic recovery. But to maximize the impact of these contributions, there is a need to ensure government policies and…

Breaking diaspora engagement barriers through effective media communication

By Theresa R. Fianko Picture by fauxels on Pexels.

Nepali migrants’ use of social media during the pandemic

By Upasana Khadka Picture: Stranded Nepalis in the UAE go live on Facebook to tell their stories after not receiving adequate support from authorities. Source: Kalim Miya.

Emigrating e-Services: Diasporic insta-advocacy and the Egyptian ID card renewal process

By Nadine Loza Picture by the author

Bridging the gap in digital literacy for asylum seekers in Mexico

By Melanie Stanek Picture: One Digital World Lab in Tijuana. Courtesy of the author

The experience of the Manzoul organisation in using digital technology to support the Syrian diaspora

By Jihad Alabdullah After more than a year of coronavirus, we discovered that there are a huge amount of changes that we can make in our lives. These most likely are simply awaiting an event to accelerate their occurrence.

Technological tools to facilitate diasporas’ transnational engagement through the use of mobile applications and online platforms to respond to the pandemic: impact of technology on the diasporas’ cultural and political efforts

By Kazeem Ojoye Picture: AYEESI Executive with Oyo State Hon. Commissioner for youth development during a COVID-19 sensitisation programme.

Central American News: The diaspora’s media that bridges Central America and abroad

Melissa Vida et Bree’ya Brown Picture: Art by Xiomara Garay on Instagram. Courtesy of the artist.