Scalabrini Institute for Human Mobility in Africa - SIHMA

Scalabrini Institute for Human Mobility in Africa - SIHMA A research institute that contributes to the development of informed policies for the rights and dignity of migrants

Behind every border statistic is a web of history, policy, economics, and human choices. ⁣⁣Migration is far more complex...
14/08/2026

Behind every border statistic is a web of history, policy, economics, and human choices. ⁣
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Migration is far more complex than headlines suggest. ⁣
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To move beyond assumptions and tackle misinformation, SIHMA partnered with the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office (CPLO) and the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town for a 2-day training on “Understanding Human Mobility in Africa.”⁣
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From unpacking the drivers of movement and theological reflections on hospitality to navigating legal frameworks and ethical support work, 17 leaders and community members came together to turn awareness into action.⁣
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Real protection, dignity, and integration start when communities are equipped with evidence, empathy, and accurate knowledge.⁣
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Tougher laws aren't stopping irregular migration from Ethiopia and this study shows why.⁣⁣Migrants aren't uninformed. ⁣T...
07/08/2026

Tougher laws aren't stopping irregular migration from Ethiopia and this study shows why.⁣
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Migrants aren't uninformed. ⁣
They're weighing two risks: staying home jobless, or leaving irregularly. For many, staying feels riskier.⁣
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📖 Based on research by Getye Abneh & Fekadu Adugna Tufa, sourced via SIHMA (Scalabrini Institute for Human Mobility in Africa).⁣
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Link to the full journal in bio 🔗⁣
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Belonging isn't just about where you live, it's about whether the law lets you stay.⁣⁣South Africa's new White Paper on ...
31/07/2026

Belonging isn't just about where you live, it's about whether the law lets you stay.⁣
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South Africa's new White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection is rewriting who gets a path to permanent residency and who doesn't. For refugees who've spent decades building lives here, the message is blunt: 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨.⁣
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We break down what the reform means for the government trying to fix an overwhelmed system, and for the families caught in the paperwork. 🧵👇⁣
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Inspired by Leah Alexis Ndimurwimo's journal "Redefining Belonging: South Africa's 2024 White Paper Reshapes Asylum Policy," published by SIHMA (Scalabrini Institute for Human Mobility in Africa). Full journal linked below.⁣
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The clock ticks. Nothing moves. 🕓⁣⁣⁣⁣That's how researchers describe "waithood" the experience of asylum seekers in Sout...
16/07/2026

The clock ticks. Nothing moves. 🕓⁣⁣
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That's how researchers describe "waithood" the experience of asylum seekers in South Africa who've waited 15+ years for a decision that never quite comes. Not denied. Not approved. Just stuck.⁣⁣
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A new study by Pineteh E. Angu (published in the African Human Mobility Review) goes inside this suspended existence, permits that shrink from 4 years to 6 months overnight, reception centres open just one day a week, kids born in SA still tied to their parents' unresolved case files.⁣⁣
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But it's not just a story of struggle. It's also one of quiet resilience, people finding informal ways to build lives despite a system that leaves them little room to.⁣⁣
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Swipe to learn more about a story that doesn't make headlines but shapes real lives every single day. 👇⁣⁣
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They came in as strangers. They left as filmmakers. 🎥✨For 9 days, 20 young migrants, refugees & asylum seekers in Cape T...
03/07/2026

They came in as strangers. They left as filmmakers. 🎥✨

For 9 days, 20 young migrants, refugees & asylum seekers in Cape Town learned to script, shoot, edit and share their own stories using nothing but their smartphones.

The result? 3 powerful short documentaries and a whole lot of confidence.

"I finally feel like my voice counts." Amara T., Refugee, DRC

Swipe to see their journey ➡️

A Scalabrini Institute for Human Mobility in Africa - SIHMA x STEPS training, supported by the Lachapelle Foundation.

𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻.it is a country of origin, transit, and destination all at once.With 5.9 million...
28/05/2026

𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻.

it is a country of origin, transit, and destination all at once.

With 5.9 million internally displaced people, 761,000+ refugees abroad, and thousands of asylum seekers settling within its own borders, Somalia's migration story is one of the most complex in the world.

Despite the massive scale of movement, the resilience of migrants, host communities, and the government remains striking as they develop policy frameworks under extraordinarily difficult conditions.

👇 Swipe through and share your thoughts.

🚨 Did you know that thousands of children cross into Malawi every year alone, without family, and without adequate prote...
20/05/2026

🚨 Did you know that thousands of children cross into Malawi every year alone, without family, and without adequate protection?

SIHMA's latest research highlights the reality facing asylum seekers, refugees, and unaccompanied children in Malawi. Despite existing legal frameworks, gaps in implementation continue to put the most vulnerable at serious risk including exploitation, trafficking, and denial of education and healthcare. A research verification workshop held in Mzuzu in April 2026 gathered key stakeholders to validate findings and chart the way forward. We all have a role to play in amplifying these voices and pushing for lasting protection.

Share this post to raise awareness and help us drive change.
💙 Drop a ❤️ if you believe every child deserves protection.

📘 New Report Launch | Refugees Integration in Uganda⁣⁣Real voices. Evidence-based findings. Actionable change.⁣⁣Our new ...
15/05/2026

📘 New Report Launch | Refugees Integration in Uganda⁣
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Real voices. Evidence-based findings. Actionable change.⁣
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Our new research report developed from fieldwork in Kampala and Adjumani explores how refugees, host communities, and stakeholders experience integration in Uganda. It identifies gaps, proposes indicators, and puts forward recommendations to strengthen refugee inclusion.⁣
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Published by SIHMA in collaboration with the Missionaries of St Charles Scalabrini Uganda and partners.⁣
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Link in bio to read the full report.⁣
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🚨 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄: 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵!⁣⁣Be part of the launch of the new research project:⁣“𝗥𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗴𝗲...
11/05/2026

🚨 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄: 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵!⁣
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Be part of the launch of the new research project:⁣
“𝗥𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗴𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮: 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗴𝗲𝗲𝘀, 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆”⁣
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This engaging webinar marks an important milestone in a collaborative initiative led by the Scalabrini Institute for Human Mobility in Africa and partners in Uganda.⁣
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🔍 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:⁣
• Insights into the lived experiences of refugees⁣
• Key challenges and opportunities shaping integration⁣
• Practical recommendations for policy, advocacy, and programming⁣
• Meaningful discussions with stakeholders across sectors⁣
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💡 Join the conversation as we explore pathways toward sustainable refugee integration and impactful change.⁣
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📅 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, engage, and connect.⁣
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👉 join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89129517256?pwd=cI1NPXWixqndx6b1ibcdb4BnJ0i31t.1⁣
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Cameroon, often called “Africa in Miniature,” reflects both the promise and complexity of migration where inclusive poli...
29/04/2026

Cameroon, often called “Africa in Miniature,” reflects both the promise and complexity of migration where inclusive policies, rapid urbanisation, and humanitarian challenges intersect.

This snapshot highlights resilience, shared responsibility, and the urgent need to protect the most vulnerable.

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