Migration between the countries of the Global South has the potential to reduce inequalities and contribute to development. This potential has yet to be fully realised. We work with an extensive network of Global South partners to transform understanding of the relationships between migration, development and inequality, translating new knowledge and ideas into policies and practices which improve the lives of migrants and enhance delivery of the SDGs.
Highlights
Brief
The documentation divide
Understanding pathways to modern slavery among undocumented populations in Brazil
Report
KNOW your rights
A critical rights literacy framework based on indigenous migrant practices across Guatemala, Mexico and the United States
Recent Publications
Brief
The documentation divide
Understanding pathways to modern slavery among undocumented populations in Brazil
Report
KNOW your rights
Brief
Understanding the Links between Social Protection and Migration in Low- and Middle-income Countries
Exploring this relationship between access to social protection and the ability or need to migrate.
Brief
From Promises to Practice: Towards the Effective Implementation of the Global Compact for Migration
Recommendations to support implementation of the Global Compact on Migration.
Brief
Migration and Decent Work: Challenges for the Global South
Recommendations to ensure workers in the Global South have access to decent work.
Commentary
Blog Post
Can ‘Stop the Boats’ solve the UK’s migration problems?
We examine the UK Government’s ‘Stop the Boats’ legislation - and outline a more effective approach that works for both Government and migrants.
Blog Post
Climate-Related Migration Into Cities: Ethiopian Smallholders Heading to Addis Ababa
A more nuanced understanding of climate-related migration is needed which recognizes the importance of land tenure and job opportunities.
Blog Post
Repatriating Syrians from Lebanon: A Pivotal Role for UNHCR
As the region reels from the earthquake that devastated large parts of Syria, we reflect on ongoing debates surrounding the repatriation of Syrians.
Blog Post
Why Compassion Matters in Asylum Policy
Felicity Kersting, a Senior Researcher at NatCen International, explains why compassion should be at the heart of the international asylum system.
Blog Post
From Despair to Hope? Securing Rights for Haitian Migrants in the New Brazil
As Lula is sworn in as President, we reflect on what his election might mean for Haitians and other migrants living in Brazil.
Blog Post
Migrant Vulnerability and Structural Inequalities: The Case of Haiti
The policy implications of the path dependence created by inequalities and inequities in home countries that persist throughout the migration process.
Blog Post
Why the UK-Rwanda Asylum Deal Risks Harming Global Standards
We reflect on the newly announced asylum partnership agreement between the UK and Rwanda - and its wider implications.
Blog Post
Rights Literacy in the Context of Indigenous Migration
For Indigenous Peoples' Day, we explore a new initiative to support indigenous migrants in exercising their rights.
News and Events
Event
Book Launch: Palgrave Handbook of South-South Migration and Inequality
UNU-CPR and partners gathered for the Palgrave Handbook book launch event with editors Heaven Crawley and Joseph Teye during Migration Week 2024.
Event
Towards Gender-Responsive Migration Governance
On 6 September UNU-CPR organized a migration policy roundtable to discuss gender-responsive migration governance.
Event
From Left Behind to Staying Back: Rethinking Policy Responses to Children in Migrant Households
Presenting new research and analysis that challenges dominant policy and practice narratives on stay behind children.
Event
Understanding Climate-Related Mobility in Contexts of Urbanization
This roundtable examined the challenges of climate-related mobility and processes of urbanization in the Global South.