Migration

The Mexican diaspora is the second largest in the world. Few opportunities, poverty and increasing crime are prompting Mexicans to leave

Driven by right-wing populist forces, the EU is tightening its asylum rules. Doing so is wrong for political, moral and economic reasons

Frustrated by a lack of opportunities at home, many educated Bangladeshis are seeking work in foreign countries

World Bank development report presents policymakers with solutions for managing global migration

In Kakuma, Kenya, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is promoting education for South-Sudanese girls, breaking traditional barriers. Efforts have increased school attendance.

Healthcare in Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp and in the Kalobeyei resettlement area has been a major problem for decades. Too many people have to share too few resources.

Thousands of refugees continue to live on the Greek island in unacceptable conditions. They receive support by civil-society organisations

Many migrant women find themselves trapped in dangerous dependencies. If they have entered the country illegally, they are particularly vulnerable

Migrating can be an empowering experience for women but also involves considerable hardship. Policy action is needed to improve their opportunities