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Stateless and Persecuted: What Next for the Rohingya?
Stripped of citizenship and fleeing intense persecution in Myanmar that has been described as a genocide, many Rohingya remain in legal limbo across Asia.
COVID-19 Recovery and the Next Stage of the Syrian Refugee Response After Ten Years
Ten years into the response to the Syrian refugee crisis, this webinar explores findings from a research project conducted by the Durable Solutions Platform (DSP) and MPI on lessons from international experiences to support pathways to solutions in the Syrian refugee context.
Violent Encounters and Social Status Shape the Conditions for Migrants Fleeing Civil War
Research on Syrian refugees challenges the assumption that violence directly triggers flight, showing that social status and trauma responses shape who migrates first and why.
Who Manages Climate Migration? Evolving Global Governance
What does the emerging global governance architecture for climate displacement look like — and how much weight can voluntary, non-binding frameworks carry?
A Bridge to Firmer Ground: Learning from International Experiences to Support Pathways to Solutions in the Syrian Refugee Context
This report draws on international cases to highlight models that could expand Syrian refugees’ access to protection, social safety nets, and education.
Hampered by the Pandemic: Unaccompanied Child Arrivals Increase as Earlier Preparedness Shortfalls Limit the Response
The increase in unaccompanied child arrivals at the U.S.-Mexico border in February and March has led to backups and overcrowding at U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilities ill-suited to house children, in part due to earlier significant reductions in Office of Refugee Resettlement shelter capacity during 2020. This commentary explores preparedness shortfalls and the options the Biden administration has moving forward.
Legal Snags and Possible Increases in Border Arrivals Complicate Biden’s Immigration Agenda
Legal challenges, rising border arrivals, and other issues have complicated the Biden administration's early efforts to redirect immigration enforcement and asylum processing.
The Future of Refugee Resettlement and Complementary Pathways: Strengthening Sustainable and Strategic Humanitarian Solutions for Refugees
This event organized by MPI and CWS, one of nine U.S. refugee resettlement agencies, examined the refugee resettlement system and complementary pathways that represent untapped opportunities for refugees to improve their lives through migration. Speakers also explored opportunities for international cooperation on resettlement and considerations for implementing complementary pathways at an international level.
Climate Extremes, Food Insecurity, and Migration in Central America: A Complicated Nexus
Drought and flooding are pushing Central American farmers to migrate, but targeted climate services paired with financial aid could help them adapt and stay.
A Way Forward on Migration Under the Portuguese Presidency of the European Union?
With Portugal assuming the EU Presidency in January 2021 and prioritizing progress on the EU Migration and Asylum Pact, this webinar features senior officials from the European Union, Germany (the last holder of the presidency), and Portugal to take stock of where conversations on the pact stand and Portugal’s plans for taking forward the negotiations.
