Migrationsrisker

Migrationsrisker refers to the risks associated with the movement of people across borders, including forced displacement and voluntary migration. It encompasses risks that can emerge at origin, in transit and at destination, affecting migrants themselves as well as origin communities, host societies and public authorities. For migrants, risks include loss of livelihood, lack of legal status, exposure to trafficking or smuggling networks, exploitation, discrimination, health hazards, and violence. In transit or at destination, access to asylum procedures, detention, family separation, and barriers to essential services may arise. For states and communities, risks include irregular migration, pressure on labor markets and public services, social tensions, and security concerns. The risk landscape is shaped by drivers such as conflict, climate change, economic inequality, and policy choices.

Risk assessment in migration typically combines data on flows, protection needs, and vulnerabilities with analytical tools like risk matrices, scenario planning, and early warning systems. Reliable, ethically collected data from international organizations, governments and civil society support informed decision-making.

Mitigation focuses on enabling safe, orderly and regular migration while protecting human rights. Measures include expanding legal pathways, protection for asylum seekers and victims of trafficking, humane border management, access to health and social services, fair labor standards, and programs to promote social integration and resilience in both sending and receiving communities. Understanding migrationsrisker helps policymakers reduce harm and maximize positive impacts of mobility.