Other Talk on Migration

Countries and areas:

Belgium

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 17: Eliminate all forms of discrimination and promote evidence-based public discourse to shape perceptions of migration

Chairmanship:

France 2022-2023

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Discrimination and Xenophobia, Diversity, Inclusiveness and Social Cohesion

Summary:

The ëOther Talkí is a three-year program ? implemented by Flemish Belgian NGOs 11.11.11 and Vluchtelingenwerk Vlaanderen ? that aims at bringing nuance to the polarised migration debate in Flanders and prevent further polarisation. ëOther Talkí is engaged in discussions in three areas: education, civil society and media. In the framework of the ëOther Talkí programme, the University of Leuven conducted a study ñ only available in Dutch ? on frames and counter-frames that are used or could be used when covering migration issues. The study gives a clear insight into the frames that appeal to the general public, and the frames that are unappealing.

Link:

https://11.be/othertalk

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2022-2023 - GRT 5 Background Paper "Improving the perception of migration in public opinion through narratives, culture, emotion and rational discours"