Tag Archives: WSFM

Guest Contribution: Reports from the #WSFM / # FSMM in São Paulo

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Dr. Stefan Rother

  Earlier this month, the 7th edition of the World Social Forum of Migration (WSFM) took place in São Paulo. I was not able to attend, but award-winning blogger Rodrigo Borges Delfim has closely followed the process. The founder of … Continue reading →

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World Social Forum on Migrations 2016: A regional affair?

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Dr. Stefan Rother

You might not have noticed it, but the World Social Forum on Migrations gathered this month in São Paulo, Brazil, for its 7th meeting. According to the organizers, “3,600 militants and activists from 57 countries from all continents” came together … Continue reading →

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Global #Migration Governance and Activism Outlook 2015

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Dr. Stefan Rother

Another year, another full calendar for policy makers and activists working on global migration governance alike. The major events in 2015 reach from the World Social Forum in Tunis to the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) in Turkey … Continue reading →

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#WSFM 2014 Wrap Up: Declaration released, Articles, Gallery

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Dr. Stefan Rother

After the WSFM is before the WSFM… But while there has been no announcement yet about the host of the 2016 World Social Forum on Migrations, some reports have been released and the declaration from the event that took place … Continue reading →

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Hello Africa: #WSFM2014 opening in pictures

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Dr. Stefan Rother

It certainly wasn’t a smooth ride, but I can still say without hesitation that I considered the first day of the World Social Forum on Migration (WSFM) in Johannesburg a rewarding experience. On the first anniversary of the passing of … Continue reading →

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Interview on the #WSFM : “We want to start a new conversation about #African dynamics on #migration “

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Dr. Stefan Rother

This week will see the 6th World Social Forum on Migrations (WSFM) coming to Africa: The organizers expect up to 3000 participants gathering in Johannesburg from 5th to 8th December 2014. However, in the past weeks updates on the event … Continue reading →

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1st African World Social Forum on Migrations: final program available #WSFM

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Dr. Stefan Rother

The final program for the World Social Forum on Migrations (WSFM) in Johannesburg has been released. Besides offering a multitude of workshops, plenary sessions etc. the program aims to “build bridges” in several regards. One of those bridges links to … Continue reading →

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Not cancelled, not postponed – but at a new venue: World Social Forum on Migrations will start next week in Johannesburg #WSFM

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Dr. Stefan Rother

In the past weeks, there have been concerns about the upcoming 6th World Social Forum on Migrations (WSFM) scheduled to take place in Johannesburg from the 5th until the 8th December 2014: Updates about the proceedings had been scarce and … Continue reading →

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Update on the 6th World Social Forum on Migrations #WSFM in Johannesburg: Schedule available

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Dr. Stefan Rother

More information has been released about the upcoming 6th World Social Forum on Migrations (#WSFM) that will take place from the 5th until the 8th December 2014 at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. The program will consist of Plenary … Continue reading →

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#Migration Outlook 2014 Pt. I: 6th World Social Forum on Migrations (#WSFM) in Johannesburg

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Dr. Stefan Rother

Finally, the dates for the 6th World Social Forum on Migrations (WSFM) have been announced: It will take place from the 5th until the 8th December 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The last two WSFMs have marked the first meetings in Latin … Continue reading →

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