Researchers have developed a new method of measuring migration flows and believe previous estimates could be out by millions - but partly because it shows many migrants return home.

James Urton-Washington · Futurity 08 Jan 2019

Migration

Win-win solutions for Syrian refugees and their hosts

Syrian refugees need more than humanitarian assistance in host countries. They need the self-sufficiency, dignity, opportunities, and hope that come from jobs

RAND Corporation 07 Jan 2019

Human Rights

What makes someone an 'illegal immigrant'?

In many cases, a person's status may change without them knowing, and they can even be an illegal immigrant in their own home country.

Tendayi Bloom · The Conversation 04 Jan 2019

Education and Skills

This one small change could transform education for millions

Lowering the cost of sending money back home and educating migrants about their financial options are crucial steps in improving schooling in the developing world.

Manos Antoninis and Breon Corcoran 03 Jan 2019

Migration

More than 750 million people around the world would migrate if they could

People’s desire to migrate to another country increased between 2015 and 2017, according to a recent Gallup poll which identifies the nations with largest share of citizens wanting to mov...

Johnny Wood 02 Jan 2019

Migration

The link between migration and technology is not what you think

Far-right activists are using social media to set the migration agenda, based on fear and lies, in a quest for power. It’s time to focus our collective efforts and minimize their impact.

Marie McAuliffe 14 Dec 2018

Migration

Immigration might be out of favour but 'outmigration' is even more unpopular

Just 14% of people surveyed said their countries should allow more immigrants, while many are also worried about people leaving their country for jobs abroad.

Phillip Connor and Jens Manuel Krogstad · Pew Research Center 12 Dec 2018

Migration

Migrants are 'healthier and live longer' than residents in their host countries

Populist arguments that migrants pose a health risk and a burden to health systems are myths used to drive anti-immigrant sentiment, according to a new study.

Thomson Reuters Foundation · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 11 Dec 2018

Workforce and Employment

Canada wants to take in more than 1 million new immigrants in the next 3 years

Canada relies on immigrants to boost its economy - and has revealed new, higher targets for immigration over the coming three years.

Kate Whiting 03 Dec 2018

Migration

These comics show the horrors refugees face from a powerful new viewpoint

The comics tell the stories of some of the 65 million people caught up in a global refugee crisis.

Emma Parker · The Conversation 29 Nov 2018

Migration

What Ghana can teach us about integrating refugees

Ghana's 14,000 refugees have the same legal rights as ordinary citizens - they can live, work and own property. It's the perfect place to trial economic and social integration solutions f...

Rya G. Kuewor 27 Nov 2018

Migration

What are the real debates surrounding immigration in an increasingly globalized world?

Yuval Harari's new book "21 Lessons for the 21st Century" has been chosen as the World Economic Forum's Book Club book for November.

Yuval Harari 05 Nov 2018

Entrepreneurship

Immigrants make good entrepreneurs. This study proves it

Companies started by immigrants grow faster and survive longer than those started by native-born entrepreneurs, according to a US study.

Johnny Wood 02 Nov 2018

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