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Ethiopians Who Survived the Famine: A Repatriation Success Story
Ethiopian refugees who fled the 1984 famine to Sudan repatriated in 1993 with minimal aid, and most achieved self-sufficiency through resilience and community-building.
The Political Importance of Diasporas
Diasporas have grown into significant political actors.
Surrounded: Women and Girls in Northern Uganda
In Northern Uganda, displaced women and girls face violence from the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), exploitation by soldiers meant to protect them, and a troubled legal system.
The Roma of Eastern Europe: Still Searching for Inclusion
With 8 to 12 million Roma in Europe facing unemployment, segregation, and discrimination, EU enlargement in 2004 brought new pressure and programs to advance their inclusion.
The U.S. Refugee Program in Transition
The United States refugee program rebounded to nearly 53,000 admissions in FY 2004 but faced a funding shortfall limiting 2005 arrivals to roughly 42,000.
Assessing the Tsunami's Effects on Migration
The December 2004 tsunami reshaped migration in Asia, leaving unauthorized workers without aid, mobilizing diaspora support, and halting deportations to affected nations.
Drop in Asylum Numbers Shows Changes in Demand and Supply
Asylum applications across industrialized countries reached a 16-year low in 2004, as conflicts stabilized and restrictions tightened.
Domestic Workers: Little Protection for the Underpaid
Female migrant domestic workers in Arab states face abuse, wage theft, and exclusion from labor law with little recourse.
U.S. Detention of Asylum Seekers and Human Rights
U.S. detention of asylum seekers expanded after 2001, causing tension with international standards that treat detention as a last resort.
Human Rights Strengthen Migration Policy Framework
International human rights law offers a principled framework for managing migration equitably, covering admission, treatment, and removal of noncitizens.