Mixed Migration Review 2025
Migration in the context of geopolitical turmoil
Information and Technology
How refugees and migrants access information before and during their journeys is a key focus of MMC’s 4Mi survey. This includes the sources people rely on and what critical information they lacked. MMC also examines how rapid developments in information and technology impact refugees and migrants. Artificial intelligence is increasingly used for border control, surveillance and detention, while digital tools such as smartphones and social media can provide lifelines — helping people stay connected, informed, and safer on the move.
Highlights from 4Mi Data Explorer
27%
of respondents cited friends/family in countries other than that of departure as the most reliable source of information
This was the top most cited reliable source of information overall.
73%
of migrants and refugees surveyed had a smartphone in Latin America, 72% had one in West and North Africa
39%
of respondents in Eastern and Southern Africa did not have a functional phone
Publications and Insights
Research Reports and Papers
Online communities: How do people on the move to North America use social media?
Research on how the Spanish-speaking Latin American and Caribbean population on the move northward use Facebook regarding their migration.
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