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Hospitals and Doctors under Attack in Syria: Q&A with the Chair of the Humanitarian Aid Committee for the Syrian Expatriates Organization
Syria's campaign against hospitals forced doctors underground and diaspora networks to fill the void; more than 600,000 Syrians had fled the country by early 2013.
International Protection for a Newly Surfacing Refugee Community
LGBT refugees, most of whom claim asylum under protections for members of a "particular social group,” face challenges distinct to those of other refugees.
College-Educated Immigrants in the United States
In 2011, college-educated immigrants made up nearly half of U.S. medical scientists but faced high rates of brain waste.
Deferred Action Program Revives Debate over Driver’s Licenses for Unauthorized Immigrants
DACA's rollout split U.S. states on driver's licenses for unauthorized immigrants, while a years-long decline in such policies showed signs of reversing.
Top 10 Migration Issues of 2012
MPI experts analyze major trends and dynamics in this annual version of the Migration Information Source's Top 10.
As Migration of Unaccompanied Minors Endures, and in Some Cases Rises, Governments Seek to Respond
A U.S. surge in unaccompanied minor arrivals in 2012 and stable but undercounted EU figures exposed gaps in both regions' child migration systems.
International Student Mobility Rises, and Countries Seek to Capitalize
More students crossed borders in 2012 than ever before. A number of countries have entered the student mobility game in a significant way, including Brazil and Saudi Arabia, whose governments recently extended programs investing in scholarships for study abroad. And Asia, a long-standing international student source, is now emerging as a destination for those seeking higher education.
Major Immigration Countries Take a Crack at Addressing Thorny Issue of Immigrant Detention
Immigrant detention reforms in the United States, Australia, and Greece in 2012 drew persistent criticism.
Governments Crack Down on Student Visa Fraud
In 2012, major international student destinations took steps to curb visa fraud.
2012 Proved a Year of Migration Management Headaches in the European Union
Italy's 2012 pushbacks to Libya were ruled a human rights violation, as Greece's financial crisis and Syrian displacement strained EU asylum systems.