Introduction The Malawi Country Chapter meeting of the Southern African Migration Network (SAMIN) marked a significant step forward in migration governance. With twelve participants from nine diverse organizations, including local and international bodies such as the International Organization for Migration…
The Southern Africa Migration Crisis: A Call for Policy Reform The Southern Africa Migration Network has highlighted the pressing migration issues plaguing the region, driven by war, political unrest, and climate change. Refugees, facing economic hardship, societal discrimination, and limited…
Empowering Women Migrants: Insights from the Southern Africa Regional Women’s Summit on Migration The Southern Africa Regional Women’s Summit on Migration recently convened at the Lumko Institute in Benoni, Gauteng Province, South Africa. This significant event brought together 55 delegates from various countries, including…
Welcome to the latest edition of “Migration Matters,” your go-to source for staying informed and engaged on the latest developments, insights, and collaborations in the field of migration within the Southern Africa region. This newsletter aims to strengthen dialogue, collaboration,…
Highlights from the 4th Annual SAMIN Policy Conference The Southern Africa Migration Network (SAMIN) recently held its 4th Annual Policy Conference from November 4th to 7th, 2023, in Cape Town, South Africa. This year’s theme, ‘The Root Causes of Forced Displacement in Southern Africa’,…
“Reducing the Root Causes of Forced Displacement and Managing Migration in Southern Africa”Johannesburg, 7 – 10 November 2023 1. Introduction The long-term and increasing body of evidence on migration and movement shows that migration is largely linked to global economic,…
Migration Matters: Insights from the Southern African Migration Network (SAMIN) Introduction The Southern African Migration Network (SAMIN) is a coalition established in 2019, comprising civil society organizations, refugee and migrant groups, academia, and religious leaders. SAMIN advocates for the rights of…
