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Call for Papers "Justice and Migration: Paradoxes of Belonging" 15th International Metropolis Conference International Metropolis Project The Hague (Netherlands) 4-8 October 2010 __________________________________________________ The question of belonging is a key question in contemporary societies due to the international migration and mobility of people across borders and their subsequent participation in the host society. Governments are confronted with different and sometimes competing forms of belonging of their population, and are faced with questions about the legitimacy and justification of citizenship claims. The 2010 International Metropolis Conference in The Hague focuses on questions of belonging. It will deal with various aspects of belonging, the opportunities and challenges it poses in the context of legitimacy and justification of processes of migration and integration, as well as their consequences for social policies. In doing so this conference will contribute to a better understanding of how governments and international bodies can deal with different forms of belonging in multicultural societies and a globalized world. Furthermore, it will help us to better understand the implication for immigrants and societies overall of processes of migration and integration. It will help us to think through the effects of our histories, the impact of globalization and high mobility, and the most adequate responses to growing diversity. Finally, it will provide us with a better practical understanding of what we need to do to achieve more successful, peaceful and equitable societies. Workshop Proposals International Metropolis Conferences are renowned for their high-calibre workshop programmes which consist of internationally comparative and cross-sectoral workshops on a wide variety of topics within the fields of migration and diversity. We are pleased to announce that workshop proposals for the 15th International Metropolis Conference will be accepted for consideration until April 2, 2010. Workshops which closely relate to the specific theme(s) being covered by the conference will be of particular interest to the Adjudication Committee. Metropolis conferences aim to engage partners from different sectors and different national contexts in discussion and debate through our workshop programme. Accordingly, workshops must include representation from more than one sector (policy; academic; NGO), and from more than one country. While most workshops use a panel format, other formats will be considered. Individual Paper Proposals Individual paper proposals will be accepted for consideration from researchers, policy-makers, NGO representatives, and other interested delegates. Submissions will be placed in an online inventory that workshop organisers will be encouraged to consult in the development of their sessions. The inclusion of individual papers or presentations is at the discretion of workshop organisers and, regrettably, individual proposals not selected by workshop organisers will not be included in the conference programme. For details, please see the conference website: http://www.metropolis2010.org Contact: Renée Reijnders Conference Secretariat Joske Geselschap-Sandberg Municipality of The Hague P.O. Box 12652 NL-1200 DP The Hague Netherlands Tel: +31 (0)70 75 25 633 Fax: +31 (0)70 35 35 462 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.metropolis2010.org __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org __________________________________________________
