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LEVEL 1. Voices of Immigrant Women (VIW)

BRIDGE Main Challenge: A.1. Structural and intersectional inequalities that shape inclusion and social cohesion

What problem does it address?

Migrant women continue to face inequalities arising from the interplay between gender, origin, immigration status and other social factors that limit their opportunities for social, educational and labour market inclusion. These inequalities often remain overlooked in research, university education and public policy.

What does it propose?

VIW is developing a European model that combines participatory research, university education and collaboration between universities, public authorities and social organisations to transform the experiences of migrant women into open educational resources and recommendations aimed at improving the inclusion and training of future professionals.

Why is it an inspiring practice?
  • It positions migrant women as key contributors to knowledge.
  • It combines research, university education and social transfer.
  • It generates Open Educational Resources (OER).
  • It fosters collaboration between universities, public authorities and the third sector.
  • It has a distinctly European and intercultural dimension.
Resources you'll find
  • Interactive map of case studies.
  • E-learning course.
  • Multilingual glossary.
  • Book of policy recommendations.
  • Educational videos.
  • Scientific publications.
Featured results
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Interactive map of case studies. A repository containing 67 life stories and accounts of migrant women’s integration in six European countries.
1
E-learning course. An 8-module self-study programme on migration, gender and inclusion.
1
Policy recommendations handbook. A handbook of recommendations for universities and public authorities.
1
Multilingual glossary. A glossary containing 80 terms relating to migration, gender and inclusion, available in six languages.
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Audiovisual resources. Introductory videos and audiovisual materials from the project.
What can visitors learn?
How to incorporate an intersectional perspective into higher education.
How to use real-life testimonies as a learning resource.
How to design Open Educational Resources.
How to transform research into tools for professionals and policy-makers.
How to strengthen collaboration between universities and the community.

LEVEL 2. EXPLORE BEST PRACTICE

Introduction

Voices of Immigrant Women (VIW) is an Erasmus+ project that promotes a more inclusive higher education system by incorporating a gender perspective and intersectionality into the study of female migration. Through a participatory and transnational approach, the project has transformed the experiences of migrant women into open educational resources, training materials and recommendations aimed at universities, professionals and policy-makers.

  • Coordinating organisation: Pablo de Olavide University (Spain)
  • Participating countries: France (FR), Greece (GR), Italy (IT), Portugal (PT), Slovenia (SI), Spain (ES)
  • Duration: October 2020 - September 2022
  • BRIDGE Main Challenge: A.1. Structural and intersectional inequalities that shape inclusion and social cohesion
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 4: Quality Education
  • SDG 5: Gender Equality
  • SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Secondary Challenges
  • A.6. Deficits in democratic participation, representation and inclusive governance

The Challenge

What social issue does it address?

Migrant women face structural inequalities arising from the interplay between gender, origin, immigration status, ethnicity and other social factors that affect their inclusion and the exercise of their rights. These realities remain insufficiently addressed in university education and public policy.

Why is it important?

The university trains future professionals who will work with diverse populations. Incorporating an intersectional perspective enhances understanding of these realities and promotes interventions that are more inclusive, equitable and respectful of human rights

How does it contribute to the BRIDGE Challenge?

VIW addresses Challenge A1 by identifying the structural inequalities affecting migrant women and transforming that knowledge into educational resources, tools for professionals and recommendations aimed at strengthening inclusion and social cohesion through higher education.

How does it work?

The VIW project is being carried out through a participatory process that begins with a needs assessment, incorporates participatory research and active listening to migrant women, conducts a comparative analysis within the European context, and culminates in the co-creation of proposals alongside universities and social organisations to promote inclusion and social transformation.

What might inspire you?
Ideas for adaptation
  1. Incorporate real-life testimonies into learning processes.
  2. Design interactive maps to highlight experiences of inclusion.
  3. Develop open courses for future professionals.
  4. Integrate an intersectional perspective into university teaching.
  5. Develop Open Educational Resources.
  6. Strengthen networks between universities, public authorities and civil society organisations.
  7. Develop evidence-based policy recommendations.
Resources created

Interactive map of case studies

Interactive digital resource

Interactive map of case studies. A repository containing 67 life stories and accounts of the integration of migrant women in six European countries.

Teaching staff, Students, Researchers, Professionals, Policy Makers

https://viw.pixel-online.org/index_nogranted.php

E-learning course

Online training

E-learning course. An 8-module self-study programme on migration, gender and inclusion.

Students, Professionals, Policy Makers

http://hdl.handle.net/10433/15108

Policy recommendations handbook

Digital publication

Policy recommendations booklet. A booklet of recommendations for universities and public administrations.

Professionals, Policy Makers

http://hdl.handle.net/10433/14222

Multilingual glossary

Educational resource

Multilingual glossary. A glossary containing 80 terms on migration, gender and inclusion, available in six languages

Teaching staff, Students, Researchers, Professionals

http://hdl.handle.net/10433/14466

Audio-visual resources

Educational videos

Audiovisual resources. Introductory videos and audiovisual materials from the project.

Teaching staff, Students, Researchers, General Public

https://www.youtube.com/@viwproject4406