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Susan Banki @susanbanki.bsky.social · 4d

What a pleasure to work with my brilliant former PhD student @kateseewald.bsky.social and Suyheang Kry on this phenomenal project. It was humbling to meet the women in Cambodia undertaking this research and hear their brilliant words. FPAR is a powerful method for meaningful and reciprocal research.

“CEDAW is Up in the Sky:” Reimagining Participation in Human Rights Advocacy Through Mechanism-Based Feminist Participatory Action Research (FPAR) - Kate Seewald, Susan Banki, Suyheang Kry, 2025

Since its adoption in 1979, the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) has provided a critical framework for hold...

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Susan Banki @susanbanki.bsky.social · Sep 9

The tragedy in #Nepal is very quickly turning into a remarkable instance of youth power. I am following so many Nepali and Bhutanese Nepali diaspora protesting Nepal's actions, from the (now revoked) bans on internet apps to the violent responses by the govt. #DiasporaSolidarity #GenZNepal power

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Susan Banki @susanbanki.bsky.social · Jul 29

If you have the opportunity to go to the FENIX migration museum, Rotterdam, do not miss it. It was such an honor to visit it with Ram Karki, whose story about fleeing Bhutan is one of its incredible exhibits. Here we are pictured with his ceremonial Bhutanese outfit, that he wore before expulsion.

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Susan Banki @susanbanki.bsky.social · Jul 21

Three years (!!) to finally release this Special Issue in the Jnl of Refugee Studies, of which I am immensely proud. We wrestle with concepts of space, bordering and activism. Worth the wait? U decide! @kimrygiel.bsky.social @eolivius.bsky.social @suzan-ilcan.bsky.social academic.oup.com/jrs/issue

Issues | Journal of Refugee Studies | Oxford Academic

A multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal that publishes research that explores the complex problems of forced migration and national, regional and international responses. Coverage includes all categ...

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Susan Banki @susanbanki.bsky.social · Jul 21

@ramkarki.bsky.social and @germac.bsky.social were wonderful hosts to my talks in The Hague on my book on the Ecosystem of Exile Politics with @cornellupress.bsky.social. Gratifying to discuss the power of proximity and the problems of precarity. Too much alliteration, but still!

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Susan Banki @susanbanki.bsky.social · Jul 15

Swimming my way thru Europe. pictured here: UK pond, Dutch canals, North Sea, Morocco mini pool. Fab to the max. Side perc of the book tour. Deets in profile.

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Susan Banki @susanbanki.bsky.social · Jul 12

What word describes the feeling when you present your work for a community whose stories have been entrusted to you? The Bhutanese refugee community of Ashton-Under-Lyne welcomed me so warmly, and the stories I shared were their stories. Humbled.

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Susan Banki @susanbanki.bsky.social · Jul 11

And Abi Taylor and Catherine craven and pics!

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Susan Banki @susanbanki.bsky.social · Jul 11

UK academic recap: spruiked book @ox.ac.uk @soasuni.bsky.social @sheffielduni.bsky.social @durhamuniversity.bsky.social . Reunion with many colleagues @alexanderbetts.bsky.social Nich Van Hear Anita Fabos @hannahjlewis.bsky.social Alice Bloch Fiona Adamson Michael Hutt Martin Jones Alice Nah. Joy

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Susan Banki @susanbanki.bsky.social · Jun 29

Anyone in the Hague? I am giving a talk tomorrow at 4pm at ISS in the Hague on my book on #DiasporaPolitics. Yes, I have been rabbiting on about this for a month. Tomorrow is my last talk. Join me if you are in town. www.iss.nl/en/events/ec...

The Ecosystem of Exile Politics: The importance of physical location in diaspora mobilization

In this Development Research Seminar, Susan Banki discusses her book about the exodus and refugee activism of one-sixth of the population of Bhutan

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Susan Banki @susanbanki.bsky.social · Jun 26

Goodbye Durham, hello Sheffield! I am giving a talk at @sheffielduni.bsky.social today at 11:30am UK time, hosted by the wonderful @hannahjlewis.bsky.social. The talk will be live online as well – you can register here: lnkd.in/djWJU59Y

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Susan Banki @susanbanki.bsky.social · Jun 23

@durhamuniversity.bsky.social

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Susan Banki @susanbanki.bsky.social · Jun 23

Lovely to wake up to the moors of England, outside of Durham University, where I am giving a talk on Bhutan's refugee activists and their diaspora mobilisation. Today at 11am, UK time, and you can join online if you register at this link: www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...

Department Research Seminar: Dr Susan Banki - Durham University

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Susan Banki @susanbanki.bsky.social · Jun 20

@soasuni.bsky.social

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Susan Banki @susanbanki.bsky.social · Jun 20

London simply rocks in June. And guess what? In addition to all its other charms, you can come hear me give a book talk tonight at 5pm at SOAS. www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/...

The Ecosystem of Exile Politics: The importance of physical location in diaspora mobilisation

Susan Banki’s book explores the Bhutanese refugee crisis and diaspora activism.

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Susan Banki @susanbanki.bsky.social · Jun 16

Heading to Oxford on June 19! Join me there! (but if you can't make it, stay tuned for talks in London, Sheffield, Durham, Ashton, the Hague)

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Susan Banki @susanbanki.bsky.social · Jun 3

I watched this remarkable play recently, which tells an extraordinary story about the intersection of progress and tradition through the lenses of food justice and gender justice. So relevant for my research and for my teaching!

youtu.be/jylUzpHECMY

THE WRONG GODS Trailer

YouTube video by Belvoir

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Susan Banki @susanbanki.bsky.social · May 30

Ok I am stoked to have so many upcoming chances to share my book from @cornellupress.bsky.social . This one is on June 20 at SOAS. If you are around, register and come. Stay tuned for more in the UK after this.... www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/...

The Ecosystem of Exile Politics: The importance of physical location in diaspora mobilisation

Susan Banki’s book explores the Bhutanese refugee crisis and diaspora activism. It highlights how proximity to the homeland strengthened advocacy but also exposed activists to greater risks—a dynamic ...

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Susan Banki @susanbanki.bsky.social · May 1

A great honour to be included in this Special Issue of the Journal of Intercultural Studies on Civic Migrant Practice. Goodness knows migrants have reason to be working as civic actors these days. @sukhmanikhorana.bsky.social and @charlotteyoung.bsky.social. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Migrant Civic Practices in Times of Crisis

Given the increasing prevalence of contemporary intersecting global and local crises that impact migrants and discourses of migration, this collated issue offers a timely and important analysis tha...

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Susan Banki @susanbanki.bsky.social · Mar 29

I spent 16 years researching #BhutaneseRefugees and how, for many years they tried, without success, to return to Bhutan after their explusion. How very sad that a few are now back in Bhutan, but only after they were deported from the US. The ironies are so myriad I cannot quite untangle them yet.

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Susan Banki @susanbanki.bsky.social · Mar 18

What an honour to speak on The Minefield, a radio show that hosts Australia's most erudite thinkers. No idea how I made the cut. Here I am joining the inimitable Scott Stephens and Waleed Aly, talking about despair. (I come on about halfway through). www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

Ramadan: Should we avoid despair, or can it give rise to hope? - ABC listen

The political climate over the last six months in much of the world has been undeniably dark. It’s little wonder that so many people seem to have given in to despair. The causes of this prevailing co...

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Susan Banki @susanbanki.bsky.social · Mar 13

What a privilege to present my book -- 16 years in the making -- to the community that I researched for those 16 years. How wonderful that they felt heard. Today, I am a bit more joyous thanks to the wonderful Bhutanese community of South Australia. @cornellupress.bsky.social

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Susan Banki @susanbanki.bsky.social · Mar 10

Anyone in Adelaide tomorrow? I am giving a talk on my book! Come if you can!
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Fay Gale Centre seminar

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Susan Banki @susanbanki.bsky.social · Feb 26

Visited Bangalore Palace as part of #MasterOfSocialJustice @sydneyuni.bsky.social Interesting, but way too much showcasing of European art; not enuf of the Indian stuff. #Spain 's King Alfonso fled here and left Moorish art as thanks! Lesson? Kings protect other kings, not their own citizens. Sigh.

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Susan Banki @susanbanki.bsky.social · Feb 22

From #MSJ #FoodJustice tour in south #India: Juice King in Bangalore only uses carved out fruits as cups at his 100% sustainable juice stand. My fave: grape melon juice in a hollowed out musk melon. Also, guava chili juice. Heaven. And env friendly. @seisydney.bsky.social @sydneyuni.bsky.social

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