What is Forced Migration

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a migratory movement in which an element of coercion exists, including threats to life and livelihood, whether arising from natural or man-made causes (e.g. movements of refugees and internally displaced persons as well as people displaced by natural or environmental disasters, chemical or nuclear disasters, famine, or development projects). Learn more in: International Labor Migration in a Globalizing Economy: Historical Dynamics and Prospects of Development

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The term forced migration refers to the physical removal of a population of individuals and families from their native country because of deteriorating social, economic, and political conditions resulting from environmental pressures that cause food insecurity, threats of violence, and geopolitical conflict (Definitions.net, 2022). Learn more in: The Socioeconomic and Political Ramifications of Climate Migration in the 21st Century

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Involuntary immigration due to the problems caused by war (loss of home or relatives, etc.) and war, with the concern that the safety of life of itself or its relatives will be endangered, due to health problems and/or economic reasons. Learn more in: Family Life of Women Forced to Migrate From Syria to Turkey

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A general term which refers to the movements of internally displaced people, who left their local area to reside in another part of their countries due to conflicts, and people who left their countries to reside in another country. The causes of these movements range from political conflicts to natural disasters. Learn more in: Expanding Horizons for Interior Architecture: Accounting for Forced Migration

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An involuntary migration movement due to threats to life and livelihood, whether from natural or human-made factors. Learn more in: The Labor Market Effects of Immigration

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When a person is forced to leave his or her territory because of extreme circumstances Learn more in: Thinking Transnationally: The Reunification of Migrant Families

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Forcibly relocated to another place because of environmental forces nuclear disaster, war, threat, and other conflicts. Learn more in: Crossing Borders: Challenges of Refugee Women