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Causes of South-South Migration and Its Socioeconomic Effects
South-South migrants gain a lower increase in wages than South-North migrants, yet many have no alternative but to move within the developing world.
Bridging Divides: The Role of Ethnic Community-Based Organizations in Refugee Integration
Ethnic community-based organizations help refugees move from basic self-sufficiency toward long-term mobility and empowerment but face funding and access constraints.
Germany to Regularize "Tolerated" Asylum Seekers
In March 2007, Germany offered temporary residency to roughly 50,000 asylum seekers, with permanent status tied to employment and integration on tap by 2009.
Refugee Resettlement in Metropolitan America
From 1983 to 2004, refugee resettlement in the United States dispersed toward smaller metros, even as New York and Los Angeles held the top spots.
The Lebanese Crisis and Its Impact on Immigrants and Refugees
The 2006 war in Lebanon displaced nearly 1 million people and exposed the precarious status of migrant workers and refugees lacking legal protections.
Spotlight on Refugees and Asylees in the United States
The United States admitted nearly 54,000 refugees and granted asylum to 25,000 people in 2005.
Central Americans and Asylum Policy in the Reagan Era
Reagan-era foreign policy drove U.S. asylum approvals for Salvadorans and Guatemalans below 3 percent in 1984.
The New 'Boat People': Ensuring Safety and Determining Status
This report examines the approaches to interception and rescue of “boat people,” and evaluates their distinct humanitarian needs as well as possible solutions to maritime migration.
Asylum Applications Drop Sharply
Asylum applications fell 40 percent from 2001 to 2004, driven by restrictive policies, interceptions at sea, and fewer people needing protection.
Interview with Antonio Guterres, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Newly appointed UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres called for separating asylum from security debates and improving public outreach.
