Researching Human Migration Across Africa

OUR VISION

An Africa where the human rights of people on the move are ensured and their dignity is promoted

What we do

AHMR Journal

Read and download the newest issues of our accredited journal: African Human Mobility Review (AHMR)

AHMR Online Journal

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Atlas of African Migration

Discover human mobility across Africa with migration profiles detailing the demographics, patterns, and history of each country

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WHO WE ARE

Established in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2014, the Scalabrini Institute for Human Mobility in Africa (SIHMA) conducts research that contributes to informed policy-making and promotes the rights and dignity of migrants and refugees in Africa.

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Our Mission

To conduct and disseminate research that contributes to the understanding of human mobility and informs policies that ensure the rights and dignity of migrants, asylum seekers and refugees in Africa.

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The staff at SIHMA and Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town value the interest shown by students, academics and other researchers who seek the assistance of our organisations to aid their studies/research projects. Please note that only high quality, novel and methodologically sound proposals will be considered. You can complete the application form by clicking on the button below. Please read all related information carefully.

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