Migration, Mobility & Human Rights
Exploring the full spectrum of human mobility through a rights-based lens.
We explore the full spectrum of human mobility—from internal displacement and labour migration to refugee protection—through a rights-based lens. Our research tracks migration drivers, evaluates border-management frameworks, and assesses the socio-economic impacts of diasporas. In partnership with advocacy groups, we craft policy recommendations that safeguard migrants’ dignity, facilitate safe pathways, and strengthen regional cooperation mechanisms for orderly, humane mobility.
Reports
2024: Global Migration Trends Report: African Perspectives
Read more →2023: Refugee Protection in East Africa: Challenges and Solutions
Download file (PDF) →2022: Labour Migration & Development in West Africa: A Nala Center Analysis
Download file (PDF) →2021: Internal Displacement & Climate Change: A Policy Brief
Download file (PDF) →2020: Human Rights at Borders: Safeguarding Dignity
Download file (PDF) →Research briefs and papers
Nala Center Brief: Safe Pathways for Migrants
Examining policies and practices that ensure safe and legal migration routes.
Download file (PDF)Policy Paper: Regional Cooperation on Mobility
Strategies for enhanced collaboration among African nations on human mobility.
Download file (PDF)Research Spotlight: Socio-Economic Impact of Diasporas
Highlighting the contributions of diaspora communities to African development.
Download file (PDF)Briefing Note: Rights-Based Border Management
Advocating for border policies that respect human rights and dignity.
Download file (PDF)External links
UNHCR
A collaborative report on best practices for integrating refugees into host communities.
→ Nala Center's insights on refugee integration in urban settingsIOM
Nala Center's analysis of key migration routes and demographic shifts across Africa.
→ Data on African Migration Corridors and TrendsHuman Rights Watch
A brief outlining shared recommendations for protecting the rights of migrants.
→ Safeguarding Migrant Dignity: A Joint Advocacy BriefAfrican Union
Examining Nala Center's role in shaping regional agreements on free movement.
→ Nala Center's contributions to new mobility protocols