SIHMA

Researching Human Migration across Africa

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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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Enhancing Protection and Asylum: A South-South Dialogue for Rights and Solutions (Research Phase)

Nov 25, 2025

Across the African continent, asylum systems are evolving under immense pressure from shifting migration patterns to tightening global attitudes toward mobility. In this context, the latest comparative research on general asylum processes...

Operation Dudula Ruled Unlawful: What the Court Decided
The Scapegoat Syndrome: Immigration, Inequality, and the Governance Gap
Crossing Borders: Redefining African Migration Through Storytelling

Research Request

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.

RESEARCH REQUESTS
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