Return Home

Definition

Returning home, in the context of forced migration, refers to refugees voluntarily going back to their original country of residence after a period of displacement. It may occur when conditions in their home country improve or when they feel it is safe to return.

Related terms

Repatriation: Repatriation is the process of returning refugees or displaced persons to their country of origin with assistance and protection.

Durable Solutions: Durable solutions refer to long-term strategies for resolving the plight of refugees, including voluntary repatriation, local integration into host communities, or resettlement in another country.

Push Factors: Push factors are circumstances that force individuals or groups to leave their homes involuntarily such as conflict, persecution, or lack of economic opportunities.