With migration and refugee flows taking center stage in world affairs, spaces to discuss these processes and their consequences with a focus on humans and integration are more and more needed. That’s why, after participating in the 6 Degrees citizen forum last September, we teamed up with them to keep the conversation going – […]
Link to conversation on youtube http://bit.ly/2j0uYKA These are times to talk about what President Trump (PT) is doing, not about what he should be doing, says Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, from AJ+ in a provoking web chat organized by 6 Degrees (Link) and the (19MM) project, moderated by Belén Arce Terceros. Rafael Fernández, from Fusion, questions the […]
Rethinking the media refugee crisis media coverage: what do readers and refugees want to see? What would the coverage of the refugee crisis look like if refugees and readers were to decide how to do it? What terms would be used, what angles would be covered, what questions would be asked? That is exactly what […]
The Cynopsis’ second annual Social Good Awards Breakfast took place in New York City last April 7th. Campaigns ranging from sharing stories of refugee’ attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea, exposing trafficking in endangered species, empowering veterans, to preventing bullying were presented to a supportive audience. The 19 Million Project won a honorable mention as […]
From the miraculous to the mundane, this curated stream of Instagram posts offers a rare glimpse inside the biggest temporary settlements in the world. Jordan France Hungary Kenya Turkey Lesbos, Greece Eidomeni, Greece Jordan – Al Zataari: Established several years ago for Syrian refugees, this camp has been largely defined by protests over lack of […]
by Gabriela Brenes and Luisa Ortiz Break the silence and indifference, get in the game now, before it is too late. Vera Vigevani Jarach, Madre de Plaza de Mayo The Second Carovane Migranti -Migrant People’s Caravan- is a civil society initiative attempting to make the rights of migrants, dignity and justice of migrants visible. […]
Talking about the crisis “media is facing” is a topic that has been making headlines for quite some time now. Media talking about media… where often we see journalists themselves feeling they are the protagonists of their stories… it’s time to shift the focus point and adapt to the digital reality – we need to […]
Fusion and Univision Honor Three Journalism Projects Addressing the Refugee Crisis with Media Innovation Awards A pop-up architectural installation that will house innovative news displays about the European migration crisis, along with two related journalism projects, shared the top award at The 19 Million Project in Rome this weekend. The 19 Million Project, sponsored by […]
Today, Fusion’s Mexico consultant Rafa Fernandez spoke at The 19 Million Project about the similarities between the refugee crisis in Europe—and the migration flows from Central America to the U.S. Rafa grew up in Mexico City, and currently lives in Miami. Below is the text of his talk. When we talk about immigration, we are […]
