15-16 November 2023 University of Palermo The kick-off meeting of the AVRAI research project marked an important moment to align our goals and organize our collaborative work. The project team gathered to coordinate upcoming activities, review the commitments outlined in the project proposal, and allocate responsibilities among the local research units. Professor Daria Mendola, the […]
“SomeReflections on Vulnerability… with a Focus on High-Income Countries”. 15 March 2024, Granada, Spain Description: This lecture was part of the workshop of the Global Answer project, which explored issues related to vulnerability and social inclusion. Speakers were academics from the University of Granada, the University of Palermo, and representatives from Oxfam, who engaged in […]
23-24 May 2024, Castellanza, Italy Ortensi, L., Piccitto G., Morlotti S. (2024) A "nuanced female advantage". A gendered analysis of decisions on asylum applications in Italy from 2008 to 2022. Paper presented at the LX Scientific Meeting of the Italian Society for Economics, Demography and Statistics, Castellanza, 23-24 May 2024 Abstract: Women constitute over half […]
12-15 June 2024, Edinburgh, Scotland Busetta A., Loi S., Piereth A.-K. (2024) “The Decline of Immigrant and Refugee Health during the Life Course”. Paper presented at the European Population Conference 2024, Edinburgh, 2-15 June 2024. Abstract: The healthy immigrant effect posits that immigrants are typically healthier than the native populations in the receiving countries. This […]
5 July 2024, Lisbon, Portugal At the IMISCOE 2024 conference in Lisbon, we organised a dedicated panel focused entirely on the AVRAI project. The session also welcomed contributions from other European scholars, addressing key issues related to refugee vulnerability across Europe. Panel: "Assessing the vulnerability of migrants, asylum-seekers, and refugees in high-income countries” Chair: Mendola […]
18 – 20 September 2024, Rome, Italy Mendola, D., Busetta, A. (2024) “Health and discrimination among refugees in Germany”. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Association for Applied Statistics, Rome, 18-20 September 2024. Abstract: Health is not only a matter of material conditions but is also highly dependent on perceptions and feelings. This […]
9-10 October 2024, Milan, Italy Barbiano di Belgiojoso, E., Miaci, E., Stranges, M., Cela, E. (2024) “Health disparities between refugees and other migrants in Europe: An investigation across EU Countries”. Paper presented at the “Multiple Ethnic Inequalities”- Final Conference, Milan, 9-10 October 2024. Abstract: Asylum seekers and refugees face specific health challenges linked to their […]
Vite in fuga (Lives on the Run) 10 December 2024, Palermo, Italy As part of its commitment to knowledge sharing and public engagement, the AVRAI research group held a joint outreach event in collaboration with Neodemos. The event brought together academics, NGO representatives, and key stakeholders to discuss and reflect on the vulnerability of refugees […]
The second research meeting of the AVRAI research group took place in Palermo on December 11, 2024. The event focused on presenting recent research developments and fostering collaborative discussion. As always, we successfully combined intense moments of scientific exchange with the warmth and simplicity of being together. A brainstorming session helped define the future directions […]
19th December 2024 University of Palermo. Dipartimento Scienze Psicologiche, Pedagogiche, dell’Esercizio Fisico e della Formazione, University of Palermo "Resist without breaking: Insights into the determinants of resilience among refugees" Busetta A., Mendola D
29 January - 1 February 2025, Pavia, Italy Ortensi, L. Impicciatore R., Tosi F.(2025) “Is there a female advantage in first-instance decisions on asylum application in Europe?”. Paper presented at the IX Scientific Meeting of the Italian Society for Economic Sociology, Pavia, 29th January-1st February 2025. Abstract: This study investigates the gender dynamics in asylum […]
6th March 2025, University of Palermo. Dipartimento Scienze Psicologiche, Pedagogiche, dell’Esercizio Fisico e della Formazione, University of Palermo Assessing the Vulnerability of Refugees and Asylum-seekers in Italy" Mendola D.
5th Edition April-May 2024 (Responsible: Prof. Mendola), University of Palermo. Antonio Eito Mateo (University of Zaragoza) – "Immigration in Spain beyond the data: Troubles and challenges" 24 April 2024. Elisa Barbiano Di Belgiojoso (University of Milan Bicocca) – "Migrants' health in Italy: What do we know from existing data and what needs to be done […]
6th Edition April- May 2025 (Scientific Director: Prof. Mendola), University of Palermo Roberto Impicciatore (Università of Bologna): “Causes and consequences of international migration” 4 April 2025. Fabrizio Sarrica (United Nations Office for Drug and Crime, Vienna): “The Global report on Trafficking in Persons 2024 and the new classifications of the TIP” 23 April 2025. Francesco […]
28-30 May 2025, Rome, Italy Cela, E., Miaci, E., Barbiano, Campaniello, L., Sorti, E. (2025) “Health and Vulnerability among Refugees In Italy: Exploring Self-Rated Health, Mental Health, and Unmet Health Needs.“ Paper presented at SIEDS 2025 Conference, Rome, 28-30 May 2025 Abstract: The literature indicates that migrants tend to be a selected group from the […]
Cela, E., Miaci, E., Barbiano di Belgiojoso, E., Ambrosini, M. (2025) “Refugees’ health in the destination country. Relationship between vulnerability and self-related health in Italy”. Paper presented at the Population Days 2025, Cagliari, 4-6 June 2025. Abstract: Literature suggests that migrants are a selected group of the population of the origin country with respect to […]
13-14 June 2025 Milan, Italy StaTalk is a free conference organised by the young section of the Italian Statistical Society (y-SIS), dedicated to fostering collaboration and idea exchange among early-career researchers and students from diverse fields. Eleonora Miaci, a young member of the AVRAI research team, presented some results from the ItRAS survey. Miaci, E., […]
16-18 June Genoa, Italy Mendola D., Parigi M., Arcaio M., Parroco, A. M. (2025) “Assessing Multidimensional Vulnerability of Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Italy”. Paper presented at SIS 2025 Conference, Genoa, 16-18 June 2025 This study aims to assess vulnerability and its correlates among refugees and asylum seekers in Italy. To do so, we employ […]
1-4 July 2025, Paris, France Arcaio, M., Mendola, D., Parroco, A.M. (2025) “Measuring the vulnerability of refugees: latent profiles in developed countries”. Paper presented at IMISCOE Conference, Aubervilliers–Paris, 1-4 July 2025 The topic of refugees’ vulnerability is relevant in developed countries as well. It is agreed that vulnerability is not unidimensional, and that its effects […]
Ortensi, L. Impicciatore R., Tosi F.(2025) “Is there a female advantage in first and second-instance decisions on asylum applications in Europe?”. Paper presented at 30th International Population Conference (IPC2025), Brisbane 13-18 July 2025. Abstract: This study investigates the gender dynamics in asylum decision-making within the EU27, EFTA countries, and the UK from 2008 to 2023. […]
September 11-12, 2025 - Department of Statistical Sciences, University of Padua Miaci, E., Cela, E., Barbiano di Belgiojoso. E. (2025) “Health and Well-being among Older Refugees: A Textual Analysis from Italy" Abstract: Population ageing and international migration represent critical global demographic trends with profound implications for health and social policies. Older refugees represent an especially […]
Assessing the Vulnerability of Refugees and Asylum seekers in Italy 9-10 October 2025, Palermo, Italy Complesso Monumentale Sant'Antonino, Piazza Sant’Antonino, 1 Palermo, Italy This event presents the key findings of the AVRAI research project to the research community, public authorities and civil society. The workshop aims to foster interdisciplinary exchange (both within and beyond academia), […]