There are 272 million international migrants. The world migration report 2020 tells us who they are, where they go, and why. Internally displaced people outnumber those displaced across borders.
A recent study by pwc. This share has not changed much in the past 100 years. In the last two years, international media has been full of stories of migrants and their hardships, accompanied by grim photographs splashed across their front pages.
Migrants continue to be drawn to cities in search of a better quality of life, greater job prospects and ease of access to urban infrastructure and services. Labour market inclusion is a central issue for millions of migrants living with disabilities around the world. We need solutions to facilitate action for idps, while also preventing displacement. That's just one of the reasons migration is a global strategic asset.
The world migration report 2020 provides insight into international migration and migrants today. Ashif shaikh set up people's courage international to protect migrant workers and informal sector workers across south asia and southeast asia. Here are 5 insights to inform the design of inclusive policies for.