Project Completion – Conference in London

On June 21, the London School of Economics and Political Science hosted the conference „(Europe’s) Migrations and the Media”.
This conference brought together researchers and practitioners to discuss past and present political and media constructions of migrants and refugees. The meeting was held in a hybrid mode.
Conference speakers included researchers from the project team and special guests Koen Leurs, Utrecht University, Netherlands, Pierluigi Musaro, University of Bologna, Apostolos Veizis, Executive Director INTERSOS, Greece, Anna Dabrowska, Director, Homo Faber, Poland, Emilie McDonnell, UK Advocacy and Communications Coordinator, Human Rights Watch.
The conference was attended by over 30 people in person and over 40 online. We were also honoured by the presence of well-known English actress and activist Vanessa Redgrave, who has been involved in charity work for many years, including helping migrants and refugees.
The topics raised many questions and comments and heated discussions.