Irish in Britain exhibition
Created by London Metropolitan Archives, an online exhibition and oral history of Irish migration to Britain since the 1970s. It includes this YouTube introduction: Irish in Britain https://youtu.be/X9WCWLUaF9Q?si=w3HFwgV350cDm0Bp
Missing Migrants Project
The Missing Migrants Project from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) documents reported cases of deaths or missing people in international migration since 2014. Causes include inadequate search and rescue operations, harsh conditions during journeys, lack of health care, and violence at and around international borders. It includes accounts of specific cases, voices of families as well […]
Refugees from Ukraine
Europe: Survey of Intentions and Perspectives of Refugees from Ukraine 2023The fourth round of the Survey of Intentions and Perspectives of Refugees from Ukraine has concluded, and the report released together with the microdata. This survey series interviews refugees from Ukraine in the Europe region, collecting primary data on their profiles, their current situation and […]
UK Archives: Empire Windrush resources
To mark the 75th anniversary of the ship bringing Caribbean migrants to the UK the UK archives has released a 7-minute film about their ‘Windrush’ resources.There are also teaching resources based on primary source documents aimed at school-age students.
Diaspora Mapping Toolkit
Diaspora Mapping ToolkitCreated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), this toolkit sets out practical guidance on how to map diasporas in different settings. It includes advice on why mapping should occur, how to do it and what to do with the results. It also includes: indicators and questions for diaspora mapping, and modules on […]
ACCESS BROADBAND Dashboard (US)
The U.S. Census Bureau, in partnership with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), has launched a data dashboard. ACCESS BROADBAND stands for Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act. The new data tool shows how changes in broadband infrastructure can affect local economies. The […]
Migrant Rights Initiative
Recently published, an interactive data visualization of the Migrants Rights Database. This provides mappings of country files exploring the degree of legal rights accorded to migrants in over 60 categories.
Modern slavery
Global Estimates of Modern Slavery, Forced Labour and Forced Marriage This report was produced through a collaboration between the ILO, Walk Free and the International Organization for Migration. It shows substantial rises in the last 5 years.
Caribbean Takeaway Takeover
Caribbean Takeaway Takeover: Identities and Stories Oral histories of ten Caribbean elders from the Windrush generation, who arrived in the UK between the 1940s-1960s, have been recorded and shared on this website which offers insight into their experiences, identity and history.
Displacement Economies
Displacement Economies – Helping to realise the vast economic potential of displacement-affected communities around the world The Protracted Displacement economies project launched in September 2020 and runs until August 2023. It aims to focus on longer-term development responses to protracted displacement (more than 5 years) rather than immediate humanitarian aid. It includes articles & data related to […]
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