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Dr. Raphaela Schweiger

Director
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Raphaela is the Director of the foundation’s programs on migration and immigration society.  Her work and expertise cover a broad spectrum of integration and migration policies in Germany, Europe, and globally – from racism and discrimination to integration and participation, to the future of the protection of refugees and migrants, climate mobility, the relationship between technological change and migration, as well as issues of global governance.
Since joining the Foundation in 2015, she held several roles and has developed numerous programs on migration and inclusion, issues she has also published widely on. From 2021-2025 she was Chair of the European Philanthropic Initiative on Migration (EPIM) and became a Yale World Fellow in 2023. Raphaela holds a doctorate (Dr. phil.) from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg and studied political science, law, as well as peace and conflict studies in Munich, Frankfurt am Main and Madrid.

 

 

Contact
Phone +49 711 46084-678
e-mail to Dr. Raphaela Schweiger
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Publications

  • Schweiger, Raphaela (2023): Beyond states. The Global Compact for Migration and the role of non-state actors and cities. Studien zur Migrations- und Integrationspolitik. Springer Nature.
  • Nathaniel Mason, Claire Kumar & Raphaela Schweiger (2022): People on the move can support climate action. ODI.
  • Schweiger, Raphaela (2022): Assessing the Success of the UN’s Global Compact for Migration. Robert Bosch Stiftung.

 

 

Her articles on our website
Opinion piece by our migration expert

A Dangerous Distortion: The Debate on the Return of Syrian Refugees

Instead of starting populist debates, Germany should develop a constructive vision for the future.
December 19, 2024
Analysis

Global Migration Pact: Where Do We Stand?

The Foundation’s migration expert Raphaela Schweiger analyzes what progress has actually been made since the adoption of the Global Compact for Migration.
May 13, 2022
Opinion

Dealing with Climate Migration in Africa – A New Way Forward

COP26 has concentrated on efforts to reach zero net emissions. But it is also important to ensure the resilience of communities affected...
November 15, 2021

Harnessing migration for climate action - an untapped opportunity?

Innovative approaches through migration, such as skills partnerships across Africa and Europe can help to foster a green, just transition.
May 12, 2021
Opinion

Cities Need Financing to Manage Climate-Related Migration

The 2021 UN Climate Change Conference COP26 has to devote more attention to the largely neglected nexus of climate change and migration...
November 09, 2021
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