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Voices of Youth is providing support to one of its members on an online consultation on Youth Migration.
International migration has existed throughout time and it affects all continents and people. Migration is the oldest phenomenon in History: the world as we know it was forged by this phenomenon. Migration can be defined as a movement of people from one country to another for settlement that is often permanent. A broadened definition encompasses the movement of people from one location to another within and beyond a country of normal residence.
Historically, migrants have often been deprived of their rights and subjected to discriminatory measures and actions, including exploitation, mass expulsions, persecution and other atrocities. Violations of their rights are common in both countries of transit and destination, and illegal migration can lead to smuggling of migrants and human trafficking, especially of young migrants, who are especially vulnerable. That is why it is now crucial to help young people apprehend migration on a better way, warn them about the difficulties they may encounter and better advise them on the methods that are best suited for a successful migration.
Youth migration is driven by bad socio-economic conditions such as low wages, high rates of unemployment, underemployment in rural areas and poverty. Various other factors can also promote migration:
- Environmental causes (natural disasters, drought, environmental degradation)
- Political and social factors
- Poor governance
- Nepotism and corruption
- Violations of human rights
- Political instability
- Conflict and civil wars