The number of people forcibly displaced by conflict and persecution is the highest in modern history – and the world’s poorer countries are bearing the brunt of the crisis.

Johnny Wood 19 Mar 2019

Middle East and North Africa

These countries are home to the highest proportion of refugees in the world

The number of people forcibly displaced by conflict and persecution is the highest in modern history – and the world’s poorer countries are bearing the brunt of the crisis.

Johnny Wood 19 Mar 2019

European Union

Which countries have the most immigrants?

The US has the highest number of immigrants overall - but as a percentage of the population? That's a very different story.

Gilles Pison · The Conversation 13 Mar 2019

Migration

How to tap the talents of refugees – one student at a time

Taking direct action to put excluded people in education and work will benefit both them and the world economy.

Mike Moradi, Lorna Solis, and Navrina Singh 27 Feb 2019

Migration

We need a fresh approach to climate change migration. This is why

The global security issues associated with climate change and mass displacement of populations would be better addressed if those most at risk were involved in the planning.

Carol Farbotko 20 Feb 2019

Global Economic Imbalances

Migration in Asia: Where is everybody going?

Figures reveal that most skilled Asian workers looking to migrate do so outside of the region, whereas low-skilled workers will migrate to elsewhere within Asia.

Bart Édes · Asian Development Bank 12 Feb 2019

Africa

UN chief praises Africa for keeping 'hearts and borders open' in refugee crisis

With 31 people displaced each minute, the head of the UN singles out this continent’s generosity to those seeking havens from war and persecution.

Emma Charlton 11 Feb 2019

Migration

Detained refugee wins top Australian literature prize for book written on his phone

Behrouz Boochani has been living in an Australian run refugee camp for six years.

Thomson Reuters Foundation · Reuters 04 Feb 2019

Africa

The Sahel is engulfed by violence. Climate change, food insecurity and extremists are largely to blame

From climate change to weak governance to poor infrastructure, a perfect storm of factors is threatening to unleash violence across the region.

Robert Muggah and José Luengo Cabrera 23 Jan 2019

Migration

From a refugee camp to Davos: one Co-Chair’s story

The world needs to reframe its view of refugees, says Mohammed Hassan Mohamud, a refugee and Co-Chair at this year’s Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum

Kate Whiting 22 Jan 2019

Migration

When did globalization begin? The answer might surprise you

Ever since Homo sapiens first set foot outside Africa, human beings have been expanding their frontiers. Here's the story of globalization from prehistory to the present.

Vanshica Kant 16 Jan 2019

Latin America

How the diaspora is helping Venezuela's migration crisis

A diaspora can share valuable insight on how to prioritize aid when a country is in conflict. Coordination among the Venezuelan diaspora has led to more than 100 NGOs in the US sending hu...

Alexandra Winkler Osorio 14 Jan 2019

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