CeMig Newsletter

29th June 2023

This is the newsletter of the Centre for Global Migration Studies (CeMig). It provides regular information about events, research projects and publications on the subject of migration at Göttingen Campus and within the region.

CeMig Events

Film Screening by CeMig, CeMEAS and Institute for Cultural Anthropology / European Ethnology

In the captivating documentary “Songs of Abdul,” the life and experiences of Abdulmamad Bekmamadov, also known as Abdul, unfold against the backdrop of his journey from the Pamir mountains in Tajikistan to Moscow in search of work. This poignant film chronicles Abdul’s hardships in Moscow through the medium of traditional Pamirian tunes, which serve as a vehicle for him to express his deeply personal story.

Over the course of four years, the filmmakers closely observe Abdul’s multifaceted existence as a labor migrant, artist, father, and husband who has been separated from his family for a decade. With each episode, Abdul skillfully weaves the intricate threads of his real-life experiences into poetic texts, effortlessly melding them with the rhythmic melodies of traditional Pamir songs.

While facing the challenges of living in a foreign land and enduring the separation from his wife and children, who reside in the snow-covered Pamir mountains, Abdul’s music becomes a powerful conduit for storytelling and self-expression.

More information about the event can be found <here>.

Online Veranstaltungsreihe der interdisziplinären Forschungsgruppe Public Health und Migration: 

Events of the Urban Lab – Paths Towards a Colonial-Critical City

5 July 2023 16:00 - 17:30 CEST

Forum Wissen, Berliner Straße 28

Exhibition tour: "Voices. Sprachforschung im Krieg, 1917-1918" & Reading by Haneef Baloch

Guided tour through the exhibition of the theatre and exhibition project "Avaz - Voices" by Theater Boat People Projekt and Forum Wissen followed by a reading by the author and actor Haneef Baloch.

Luise Rist (Boat People Projekt) and Christian Vogel (Forum Wissen) will give a joint guided tour of the exhibition "Voices. Sprachforschung im Krieg, 1917-1918" and present the project and the concept of the exhibition for discussion.

Afterwards, one of the actors from the play AVAZ | STIMMEN will recite his own texts and give a brief insight into his work. Haneef Baloch is a well-known writer, filmmaker and political activist in his home country of Balochistan. He is considered a beacon of hope for the Baloch people, thousands of whom are forced to live in exile. Haneef Baloch will read from his literary short stories and narratives for the first time in Göttingen.

The guided tour will be in German, the reading will be in English. A whisper translation in English is offered.

6 July 2023 19:00 CEST

Stadtlabor, Wilhelmsplatz 3

Lecture & Discussion:

Namupa Shivute "Impact of German colonialism in Namibia and on coloniality"

Namupa Shivute (they/them) first looks at settler colonialism in present-day Namibia, which is closely intertwined with the genocide of the Ovaherero and Nama[1]populations in 1904-1908. The focus is then expanded to include the consequences for people who were categorised by the colonisers as women or "non-(cis)heteronormative". For with the spread of Christianity, European laws, education and orders were introduced that did not recognise indigenous social and economic structures, destroyed them, criminalised them or made them forgotten.

The lecture will be held in German. A whisper translation in English is offered.

7 July 2023 10:00 - 12:00 CEST

Stadtlabor, Wilhelmsplatz 3

Networking brunch on community care and activist networking with Namupa Shivute

Namupa is planning to set up a community centre in Swakopmund and will report on the plans. Furthermore, we want to talk about the connections between queer and decolonial activism and look at "community care" as an important part of activist struggles.

We will provide some goodies and are also happy to have something to bring for brunch. Our networking meetings are multilingual and we try to be self-organised with whispered translation to include all participants.

Urban Lab Opening Hours from July on

Mondays 16-20 h
Thursdays 9.30-13.30 h
Sundays 12-16 h

The Urban Lab is on Instagram: Stadtlabor Göttingen (@stadtlaborgoettingen) | Instagram

The website with further information can be found <here>.

BARRIERS IN THE URBAN LAB:

The Stadtlabor is located at Wilhelmsplatz 3, under the "Alte Mensa". There is a stair lift for people with walking difficulties or disabilities. There is a bell for this at the stairway. If you wish, you can announce your visit at sarah.boeger@uni-goettingen.de; +49 5513925343, so that we already have the stair lift in operation when you arrive. Please contact us at any time if you have questions about other barriers or if we can support you.

New Publications by CeMig Members

Abstract:
Dieser Text diskutiert anhand von empirischen Studien aus Deutschland und Österreich die „multiple Prekarität“ migrantischer Arbeiter:innen in der Pandemie. Im Mittelpunkt stehen dabei Sektoren, die gerade auch in der Covid-19-Krise für problematische Arbeitsbedingungen öffentlich kritisiert worden sind und in genau dieser Zeit einen ökonomischen Boom erlebt haben. Es steht hier, angesichts der Masseninfektionen in solchen Sektoren, zunächst die Frage nach gesundheitlichen Herausforderungen im Raum, die wir sodann mit Fragen nach der Informalisierung von Beschäftigung, einer Analyse zum Zusammenhang zwischen Aufenthaltsregimen, sozialen Rechten und Prekarität sowie der Diskussion zur Rassifizierung von Zuschreibungen im Arbeitsprozess systematisieren. Zudem stellt sich die Frage nach Veränderungspotenzialen und Teilhabe von Arbeitenden, die mit „multipler Prekaritat“ konfrontiert sind.

Centre for Global Migration Studies (CeMig)
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37073 Göttingen
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