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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One border, many journeys: Migrants, Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Nov 10, 2026

If you are tasked with asking ten people what separates migrants from refugees, there is a high likelihood you will get ten different answers, and the distinction is far from academic. UNHCR explains that...

“My future is not here”: Migration, Borders and the political Hope in Gambia
Trapped Between Borders: The Hidden Crisis Facing Migrants and Refugees in Libya
A Nation in Motion: Nigeria's Triple Role as Migrant Source, Refuge and Crossroads

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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