The center integrates community-based research, teaching and service by wide collaboration with outside partners.

The Center’s focus is social justice and the transformation of inequitable structures and systems.

The centre engages in social research and analysis, both local and international, with a view towards migration, racism, and economic solidarity.

The centre is a leader in social, economic, political reflection and study, with a focus on development.

The centre supports activities aimed at promoting social justice. It has particular interest in issues of asylum and refugees in Europe.