The CoSME Project’s Research Team at the 20th International Association for the Study of Forced Migration Conference (IASFM20) - Forced Displacement in an Urbanizing World - Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 21-23 January 2025

The CoSME Project is pleased to announce that some of its members have been selected to participate in the International Association for the Study of Forced Migration 20th Conference, which will take place from 21 to 23 January 2025 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia!

CoSME Panel

The CoSME panel, titled "Resettlement and Complementary Pathways as Disguised Externalisation: Lessons Learnt from National and Regional Practice,” will be chaired by Daniela Vitiello and presented by Luca Galli, Cristina Milano, and Marilù Porchia.

The panel will focus on resettlement and complementary pathways within the broader framework of international migration, highlighting their potential and addressing the claim that these mechanisms might be used as disguised forms of externalisation and deterrence.

We will critically assess national and regional practices from Australia, Canada, and Argentina, and compare them with developments in the European Union, examining both North-South and South-South dynamics.

Our analysis aims to explore how these pathways can either fragment the international response or contribute to a more coordinated effort to address refugee crises and promote safe migration.

Through our participation in IASFM 2025, we aim to foster dialogue on improving the legal frameworks for resettlement, preventing the exploitation of these schemes as migration management tools, and enhancing responsibility-sharing among states.

We look forward to contributing to the discussion on creating safe and effective legal pathways for migrants and refugees on a global scale!

For more information, please refer to the panel abstract and the acceptance letter.