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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Forced Displacement in Niger

Feb 24, 2026

In recent years, Niger has seen a sharp rise in forced migration and internal displacement. The Atlas of African Migration an online resource developed by SIHMA, highlights how continuous violence, environmental stress,...

NEWLY PUBLISHED ARTICLE: Rural-Urban Migration and Translocal Livelihoods in West Africa: Review of Literature (Authors: Edmond Akwasi Agyeman, Joseph Kofi Teye, and Joseph Yaro)
Sexual Violence Against Refugees in Sudan’s El Fasher
Uganda’s refugee-friendly policies: Uganda’s progressive approach to refugee self-reliance

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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