Forced Migrations

Definition

Forced migrations are movements of people from their homes or countries due to external factors such as conflicts, natural disasters, political persecution, or human rights violations. These migrations are often involuntary and can result in significant population shifts.

Related terms

Refugee crisis: A refugee crisis occurs when a large number of refugees flee their home countries simultaneously due to conflict or other destabilizing factors.

Internally displaced persons (IDPs): Internally displaced persons are individuals who have been forced to leave their homes but remain within the borders of their own country.

Asylum seekers: Asylum seekers are individuals who seek protection and refuge in another country because they fear persecution in their home country based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.