Leading knowledge centre on mixed migration

Using evidence to shape migration policies and programmes

Grounded in the experiences of refugees and migrants, the Mixed Migration Centre provides 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

The EU Migration and Asylum Pact is now in force – but the data suggests it may not work as intended

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Snapshots and Infographics

Mixed migration through Iran

Research Reports and Papers

Migrant smuggling and risks on journeys to the Canary Islands

Research Reports and Papers

Protection and assistance needs of Afghan children and youth in Pakistan

Research Reports and Papers

Western Balkans: Refugees and migrants in transit through Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 

Article

Impacts of the Middle East conflict on East African refugees and migrants

Research Reports and Papers

Return and reintegration in Syria: home under strain

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Photo: Essa Mhmad, Unsplash
Snapshots and Infographics

Afghan children and youth in Pakistan

Infographic on Afghan children and youth in Pakistan
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 nearly 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.

MMC contributes 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 and Climate Change in the East and Horn of Africa

Addis Ababa High level Policy Dialogue on Mobility, Environment, and Climate Change in the East and Horn of Africa
Events
Reuters – Amina Ismail

EU overhaul to toughen migration rules takes effect, though doubts remain about impact

Interview with Roberto Forin and data from 4Mi surveys

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Media coverage

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