Mixed Migration Centre are inviting young researchers and writers on migration to enter a short essay competition.
The winning essays will offer original analysis, alternative narrative or new perspectives of mixed migration and related issues, from the global south, as well as the specific region where the authors are based. The subject matter can relate to any aspect included in mixed migration such as: the politics or trends around migration or displacement; human smuggling or human trafficking; refugees and asylum issues; immobility; human mobility and climate change; migration myths, misconceptions or biases. The perspective can be local or regional, conceptual or based on cases studies.
WORTH
- The 5 winners will have their essays published in a section of the MMR2021 dedicated to “Alternative voices” and receive a prize of USD 1,500 each.
ELIGIBILITY
- The competition is open to writers from and based in Asia, Africa and Latin American countries.
- Writers must be 30 years of age or younger
- Essays should be between 1,500-2,000 words long.
DEADLINE: May 17 2021
To apply and for more information visit here
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