Published in partnership with the Better Migration Management Programme (BMM), this report offers fresh information on migration movement in East Africa, thanks to data collected and recorded by more than 30 CSOs working in the area.

The report documents high migration activity across borders throughout the region, as well as significant amounts of internal movement. Most migrants travel irregularly and are at great risk of abuse and exploitation. According to the data submitted, by far the biggest risk factor for exploitation was economic stress and poverty. Employment opportunities were the most common reason for migration, and in most cases, migrants traveled in the pursuit of potential work opportunities rather than concrete job offers.

Information was also gathered on routes of especially high risk, where organizations had heard of migrants dying or disappearing during their journey.

The commitment and support of the participating CSOs in this initiative is tremendously encouraging and it is hoped the report’s findings will enable stakeholders to expand and strengthen their work and to strategize more effectively,

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