Enhancing Protection and Asylum: A South-South Dialogue for Rights and Solutions (Research Phase)
Project Funded by EU - Contracted by ICMPD 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 and the protection of children on the move in Uganda and South Africa arrives at a pivotal moment. Drawing on rich qualitative engagement with frontline practitioners, legal experts, community organisations, and refugee-led groups,...
SIHMA Press Review for March 2025
SIHMA Press Review - South Africa 25 March 2025 Daily Maverick Home Affairs minister launches new body to combat corruption at South Africa’s borders South Africa's borders are highly vulnerable to transnational crime due to poor infrastructure, weak enforcement, and corruption within the Border Management Authority (BMA) and the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). To combat this, the Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption...
SIHMA Press Review for February 2025
SIHMA Press Review - Africa 31 January 2025 The Pinnacle Gazette Migrants Face Brutality and Torture Amid Libya's Chaos The recent arrests in Libya spotlight the ongoing human rights crisis affecting refugees and migrants attempting to escape conflict and human trafficking. The plight of migrants in Libya, marked by severe human rights violations such as torture and trafficking, is aggravated...
Presentation of the "Pathways of Wellbeing and (un)Belonging" report
SIHMA is proud to annunce the finalization of the "Pathways of Wellbeing and (un) Belonging - Understanding the Experience of Migrant Youth in Alternative Care and Recently Out of Care in Cape Town" report, written by Dr. Glynis Clacherty, Dr. Rachel Chinyakata, and Dr. Cletus Muluh Momasoh, and edited by Fr. Filippo Ferraro. The report's results will be launched on Thursday, September 26th, during the "The Need to belong: Pathways Towards Durable Solutions" conference in Cape Town. The conference will focus...
The new issue of the African Human Mobility Review (AHMR Vol. 10, No. 2) is now available!
We are delighted to announce the release of the second issue of 2024 of the African Human Mobility Review (AHMR). This issue features current, high-quality, and original research, including a book review and articles focusing on various aspects of human mobility in Africa. AHMR benefits from the expertise of a skilled editorial board, a global network of scholars, and an interdisciplinary approach,...
Finalization of the Annual Report 2023
SIHMA is proud to announce that the 2023 Annual Report is currently in the finalization and production process. The report provides an overview of research projects, publications, and Africa on the Move statistics. It begins with an overview of SIHMA’s organization and its relationship with trustees and staff. Next, the report focuses on SIHMA’s key areas of interest, including research, publications, and events. Lastly, it concludes with Africa on the Move statistics, examining key data on human migration over...
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