Migration Matters

Better late than never: Migration Matters is leaving X (formerly Twitter). Since our founding in 2016, Migration Matters (MM) has been committed to fostering nuanced, evidence-based conversations about migration, belonging, and diversity. (1/7)

Like many research institutions, media producers, and civil society actors, we are choosing to invest our limited resources in platforms that better align with our mission and values. Find us on Instagram (@migrmatters) and LinkedIn. (7/7) linkedin.com/company/migrat…

We believe that education and dialogue are essential tools in the fight against polarization. But for those tools to be effective, they need the right space. X increasingly works against—not with—the kind of reflection, nuance, and public trust that MM stands for. (6/7)

Better late than never: Migration Matters is leaving X (formerly Twitter). Since our founding in 2016, Migration Matters (MM) has been committed to fostering nuanced, evidence-based conversations about migration, belonging, and diversity. (1/7)

Let’s ask ourselves: How can we uplift women, their indigenous knowledge, leadership, and contributions to climate action, while addressing the unique challenges they face? 🎧 Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: migrationmatters.me/what-we-do/edu…

🌱 If we want a sustainable future, we must center women’s voices in climate solutions.

Climate change isn’t just about the environment, it’s about people. Across Kenya and Nigeria, shifting weather patterns, droughts, and floods are upending lives. But women are bearing the greatest burden. 🧵⬇️

🔃 "Bottom-up solutions need to be strengthened to complement top-down policies." — Sophia Burton, Migration Matters 🔗 Hear firsthand stories & expert insights in Voices on the Move Ep. 6: migrationmatters.me/what-we-do/edu…

🌱 Indigenous communities share a deep connection with their land; one tied to history, identity, and survival. But climate change is altering everything. And there are no frameworks to protect what’s being lost.

“You don’t know where to go. Everything’s on fire right around you.” In Episode 6 of the #VoicesOnTheMove podcast, we explore how climate disasters are displacing #Indigenous communities in Canada, and why the government’s response is failing them. 🧵⬇️

Want to learn more about the concept of 'thresholds' and what that means for #MigrationStudies and researchers? Curious about the complex links between climate change and migration? 🌍 Dive into episode 4 of the #VoicesOnTheMove podcast: migrationmatters.me/what-we-do/edu…

"Human mobility should be a cornerstone of development policy," says Dr. Ricardo Safra de Campos. Policies should recognize that migration is part of life; neither 'good' nor 'bad.' It’s about adapting and supporting livelihoods across multiple places.

🌎 At what point do people decide they can no longer stay in their homes? Ep 4 of Voices on the Move explores 'tipping points'—the critical points where migration becomes necessary. What drives these decisions? Let’s dive in! ⬇️