SIHMA

Researching Human Migration across Africa

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WHO WE ARE

Established in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2014, the Scalabrini Institute for Human Mobility in Africa (SIHMA) conducts research that contributes to informed policy-making and promotes the rights and dignity of migrants and refugees in Africa.

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Our Mission

To conduct and disseminate research that contributes to the understanding of human mobility and informs policies that ensure the rights and dignity of migrants, asylum seekers and refugees in Africa.

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Tigray & Ethiopia: Post-conflict displacement and the challenge of reintegration

Jan 13, 2026

Introduction Three years after the Tigray conflict in Ethiopia ended, the human cost of the war is still painfully visible. Tens of thousands of people remain...

SIHMA Press Review for November 2025
The unheard voices of professional Black migrant women in South Africa: the hidden layers of exclusion and marginalisation
Enhancing Protection and Asylum: A South-South Dialogue for Rights and Solutions (Research Phase)

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The staff at SIHMA and Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town value the interest shown by students, academics, and other researchers who seek the assistance of our organisations to aid their studies/research projects. Please note that only high-quality, novel, and methodologically sound proposals will be considered. You can complete the application form by clicking on the button below. Please read all related information carefully.

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