ABOUT

What is mixed migration?

Mixed migration refers to cross-border movements of people including refugees fleeing persecution and conflict, victims of trafficking and people seeking better lives and opportunities. Motivated to move by a multiplicity of factors, people in mixed flows have different legal statuses as well as a variety of vulnerabilities. Although entitled to protection under international human rights law, they are exposed to multiple rights violations along their journey. Those in mixed migration flows travel along similar routes, using similar means of travel – often travelling irregularly and wholly or partially assisted by migrant smugglers.

What is the Mixed Migration Centre?

The MMC is a leading source for independent and high-quality data, research, analysis and expertise on mixed migration. The MMC aims to increase understanding of mixed migration, to positively impact global and regional migration policies, to inform evidence-based protection responses for people on the move and to stimulate forward thinking in public and policy debates on mixed migration. The MMC’s overarching focus is on human rights and protection for all people on the move.

Research and trend analysis

MMC’s regional hubs conduct in-depth research and provide expert analysis on a range of mixed migration issues. Research reports and papers and 4Mi snapshots can be found under resources and on the regional pages.

The regional hubs compile Quarterly Updates of mixed migration movements, data, trends and issues in each of the regions, as well descriptions of political events and policy changes affecting mixed migration. The Quarterly Mixed Migration Updates (QMMU) are listed in the resource section and on the regional pages.