Banning bad words (‘illegal’) In the early 1990s it was not uncommon to refer to migrants unlawfully present in a country as ‘illegal aliens’. Lately, many international organizations and immigration advocates have been calling for more civilized terms. Joanne van der Leun and Jelmer Brouwer • July 02, 2014 • 2 comments
A lesson from the child amnesty Recent upheaval about the child amnesty shows how governmental layers keep pulling in different directions instead of recognising the different roles with respect to migration control. Joanne van der Leun • May 23, 2014
Exchanging migrant rights for tax advances In exchange for a fiscal advantage for the richer Dutch, the proposal to criminalize illegal stay is off the table. Despite the dubious politic process, it is a significant step not taken. Jelmer Brouwer • May 04, 2014
Mediterranean Migrant tragedies Rickety fishing boats sinking near Mediterranean islands which we tend to see as holiday destinations, have again killed dozens of people over the last weeks. Others spend their days in miserable camps. Is this the only face of illegal migration? Joanne van der Leun • October 23, 2013
Can the public help fighting human trafficking? Can ordinary citizens help to fight exploitation? In debates about human trafficking it is often maintained that the public should be more aware of signs of this type of crime. Yet, in practice this can be tricky. So what to do? Joanne van der Leun • September 12, 2012
