Refugees & Resettlement
Recent Activity

Why has immigration become so politically divisive—and why is it so difficult for governments to design policies that satisfy both public concerns and economic needs?

This webinar explored labor migration pathways as a potential avenue for qualified refugees to access protection in Europe while helping meet destination countries’ skill needs. Speakers examined ways to make work visas more accessible to qualified refugees and how to remove barriers that prevent refugees from entering via the labor pathway.

MPI analysts assess the immigration actions taken during President Trump's first year back in office, detail the legal state of play, and analyze the actual effects on the labor market, U.S. communities, and future immigration to the United States.

The global humanitarian protection system is at a critical juncture. This episode of the World of Migration podcast features a discussion on the system's challenges and future, with Vincent Cochetel, a leading voice in the humanitarian protection world, and MPI's Meghan Benton.

Top analysts assess the most consequential immigration actions taken during the first 100 days of President Trump's second term, detail the litigation picture, and analyze some of the early effects of policies on U.S. communities.
Recent Activity
Ethiopia's pioneering new approach to refugees, known as Makatet, focuses on inclusion and self-sufficiency by offering more refugees work permits, business licenses, and national identification cards. The approach could increase individuals' integration and reduce government costs. But questions remain about funding, implementation, and protection gaps for certain populations, as this article details.



Mending, Not Ending, the Refugee Convention Could Save the Protection System and Restore Public Trust
Can Innovation Help Blunt the Impact of Foreign Aid Cuts on Migration Management Programs?
Jimmy Carter and Immigration: A Wide-Ranging Legacy That Remains Relevant Today
Legal Pathways and Enforcement: What the U.S. Safe Mobility Strategy Can Teach Europe about Migration Management
The Complicated Reality of Syrians’ Return
The Door Opens for a New Chapter in European Cooperation on Migration
One Phase Closes for the New Pact on Migration and Asylum. Now Another Begins
Achieving Meaningful International Cooperation on Displacement: Can the 2023 Global Refugee Forum Deliver?
Regional Processing Centers: Can This Key Component of the Post-Title 42 U.S. Strategy Work?
The Ukrainian Conflict Could Be a Tipping Point for Refugee Protection