The role of Non-governmental organisations in supporting people on the move
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) play an important part in the protection and promotion of well-being of people in communities especially vulnerable individuals and families. Their work depending on the vision and mission of each organisation range from ensuring child protection, food security, promoting health and well-being, empowerment of individuals, families and communities, advocating for rights, information provision, influencing the development or amendment of laws and promoting equality to mention...
Gender and Migration: Films from the Generation Africa Collection
Gender is an important aspect of migration as both men and women are increasingly migrating in search for better livelihoods. Over the past two decades, the migration of women as sole breadwinners has been on the increase. Although this is true, women migration is often filled with misconceptions and dearth in information and narratives on their migration and experiences. Therefore, to understand their experiences, it is important to share the narratives on their migration...
Trafficking In Persons: The Case of Malawi
By Tiwonge Loga Malawi is a country in South-East Africa, landlocked by Mozambique, Zambia, and Tanzania. Malawi is a documented source and transit route for human trafficking[1]. Men, women, and children are trafficked within the country, across the border to neighbouring countries and further afield including to South Africa, Kuwait, and Oman[2]. The country also serves as a transit route for trafficked persons from northern African countries such as Ethiopia to further south, including...
Internally Displaced Women and Girls
Gender and other intersectional factors including age, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic status and other characteristics shape the experiences and risks individuals and families face during displacement (International Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC), 2023). Experiences, conditions necessary to maintain life, response and the ability to achieve long lasting solutions vary for women, men, girls, boys including people with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity/expression and sext characteristics. According to the IDMC...
SIHMA is Hiring: Admin Officer
Are you passionate about assisting with administrative work for the research on human mobility in Africa? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team at a company that values innovation and growth through the spread of knowledge? Well, SIHMA is in search for a hard working and determined new staff member to assist with administrative duties for the office. As an Admin Officer at SIHMA, you will provide admin and logistic support to advance the activities and...
Training Course for Pastoral Agents of Migration, Kampala, Uganda
The Scalabrini Institute for Human Mobility in Africa (SIHMA) in collaboration with Scalabrini International Migration Institute (SIMI) and the Missionaries of St Charles Scalabrini, Uganda conducted a training workshop for pastoral agents of migrants and refugees in Kampala, Uganda. The training workshop was conducted at the ARU Centre from the 17th to the 20th of July 2024. The purpose of the training workshop was to equip pastoral agents of migration with an understanding of human mobility in Africa, skills...
