Leading knowledge centre on mixed migration

Using evidence to shape migration policies and programmes

Grounded in the experiences of refugees and migrants, we provide high-quality data, research and analysis to improve mixed migration policies and strengthen protection and assistance for people on the move

150,000

Surveys with refugees and migrants since 2014

950+

Publications on Mixed Migration

31

Countries of data collection in 2025

150+

Enumerators interviewing migrants & refugees around the world

Latest Resources and Insights

Article

Ceuta: a test of Europe’s new migration pact – and a familiar failure

Bram Frouws on the mass movement into Ceuta, Europe’s migration control vulnerabilities and the human cost of it

Ceuta: a test of Europe’s new migration pact
Photo credits: Mehdi Zahim from Getty Images
Snapshots and Infographics

Somalia: refugee and migrant journeys to Yemen and the Gulf

Article

Migración cubana: EEUU impulsa salidas y restringe el acceso

Article

Cuban mixed migration: US fuels departures and restricts access

Snapshots and Infographics

Smuggling dynamics within and to Mauritania

Snapshots and Infographics

Finding the way to Tunisia

Snapshots and Infographics

Experiences and expectations of return migration to Venezuela

Infographic on Venezuelan return migration experiences and challenges
Snapshots and Infographics

Djibouti: refugee and migrant journeys to Yemen and the Gulf 

UNHCR and MMC infographic on Eastern Route migration in Djibouti
insights from people on the move

4Mi Migration Data

4Mi Migration Data is our global primary data collection system which captures first-hand accounts from migrants and refugees on the move. Data is collected through surveys along major mixed migration routes and is made publicly accessible through the 4Mi Data Explorer.  The 4Mi Data Explorer is updated quarterly with thousands of new interviews. With over 100,000 interviews to date, it provides direct insights into mixed migration journeys worldwide.

World map showing migration interview data by location.

4Mi Data Explorer

WHAT IS MIXED MIGRATION?

Mixed migration refers to cross-border movements of people including refugees fleeing persecution and conflict, victims of trafficking and people seeking better lives and opportunities.

We contribute to the following migration dialogues

Projects, Events and Media coverage

Strengthening protection and coordination for displaced LGBTQI+ communities in Kenya

Projects
Photo: Maureen Mbingu 2023

Addis Ababa Policy Dialogue: Mobility, Environment and Climate Change

Addis Ababa Policy Dialogue: Mobility, Environment and Climate Change
Events
Trouw

Wie zijn leven waagt om Europa te bereiken, laat zich niet afschrikken door een detentiecentrum

Bram Frouws on the lack of evidence that deterrence policies discourage migration to Europe

Trouw newspaper logo in blue text.
Media coverage

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