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La Situación de Cambio Constante entre EE UU y México: Tendencias y Políticas...

Una llamada en español que analiza las dinámicas cambiantes y las cuestiones políticas relacionadas con la migración a través de México a los Estados Unidos.

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Tracing the Channels Refugees Use to Seek Protection in Europe

Following the 2015­–16 crisis that saw record numbers of refugees arrive in Europe, policymakers have shown interest in creating managed, legal alternatives to the dangerous, unauthorized journeys many...

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La Situación de Cambio Constante entre EE UU y México: Tendencias y Políticas...

Durante este seminario, ponentes presentaron hallazgos de un reciente informe que utiliza datos de agencias gubernamentales mexicanas, entrevistas con funcionarios clave y relatos de la sociedad civil...

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The Role of Think Tanks in Times of (Migration) Crisis: A Transatlantic...

As European policymakers and publics continue to grapple with the migration crisis, this conversation offers an opportunity to reflect on the role and responsibility of experts in these politically...

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Gender-Based Violence against Women: Both Cause for Migration and Risk along...

The changing nature of conflict has brought an uptick in gender-based violence in war-torn countries, with instances of rape particularly common in conflict zones. While many women leave their...

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Engaging Communities in Refugee Protection: The Potential of Private...

Across Europe, grassroots efforts have emerged in the wake of crisis that draw members of the public into the process of receiving refugees and supporting their integration. This policy brief examines...

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Why Hide the Facts About Refugee Costs and Benefits?

No enterprise in the United States could survive if it only counted the costs of doing business and ignored the benefits side of the ledger. But that is exactly how some Trump administration officials...

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Legal Channels for Refugee Protection in Europe: A Pivotal Moment for...

With mid-term review of the European Agenda on Migration quickly approaching, this webinar offers insights from EU Member States on how existing, new, and untapped legal pathways interact with other...

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The U.S. Falls Behind as Others Take on New Leadership Amid Record...

The Trump administration’s decision to set the refugee ceiling at 45,000 for fiscal 2018 marks the lowest level since the refugee resettlement program was created in 1980. At a time of record...

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14th Annual Immigration Law and Policy Conference

In a year when immigration has been prominent in the headlines, the 14th annual Immigration Law and Policy Conference provides timely policy and legal analysis, with expert discussion covering the...

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Legal Channels for Refugee Protection in Europe: A Pivotal Moment for...

The refugee and migration crisis in Europe thrust the issue of legal pathways to the top of European Union (EU) and national government agendas, but progress has so far suffered from a lack of...

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Spiraling Violence and Drought Drive Refugee Crisis in South Sudan

Nearly 4 million South Sudanese have been driven from their homes by violence or food insecurity since late 2013, roughly half seeking refuge in neighboring countries. Drought and conflict have...

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Social Innovation for Refugee Inclusion: Maintaining Momentum and Creating...

This conference, bringing together public officials, service designers, social entrepreneurs, and civil society representatives, will examine how innovative initiatives for refugee inclusion can grow...

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How Are School Systems Responding to the Needs of Immigrants, Refugees, and...

Marking the release of an MPI report, this webinar explores some of the responses made by school districts to bring immigrant and refugee newcomer students up to speed in English and basic academic...

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Cuban Immigrants in the United States

Owing to their uniquely preferential treatment under U.S. immigration law, Cubans for decades have been among the largest immigrant groups in the United States. In 2016, nearly 1.3 million Cubans lived...

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Afghanistan: Displacement Challenges in a Country on the Move

Nearly 6 million Afghans fled after violence erupted in the late 1970s, primarily to Iran and Pakistan. While millions returned after the collapse of the Taliban in 2001, the security situation has...

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From Forced Migration to Forced Returns in Afghanistan: Policy and Program...

With 1 million people forcibly returned to Afghanistan in 2016 alone, the nature of return policies and reintegration assistance from European governments and others merits significant attention. This...

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Top 10 of 2017 – Issue #10: In Latin America, Spike in Migrant Arrivals...

Migration surged throughout South America in 2017, challenging governments to keep up with inflows. Brazil, Colombia, and Peru worked to process record numbers of Venezuelan asylum applications, and...

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Top 10 of 2017 – Issue #7: Increased Focus on Forced Return of Migrants and...

Governments on the receiving end of migrants and refugees reinforced their commitment to returns in 2017, sending or coercing migrants to move back to impoverished or violent homelands. The Dominican...

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Top 10 of 2017 – Issue #6: In Wake of Cuts to U.S. Refugee Program, Global...

The global refugee resettlement landscape changed dramatically in 2017, as the United States began to step back from its role as global leader on resettlement. The Trump administration reduced the 2018...

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