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Researchers in Kerala, India are launching a groundbreaking project to preserve the forgotten migration stories of generations of Keralites who built lives across Africa. Their experiences as traders, professionals, and entrepreneurs have shaped communities on two continents but risk being lost forever.
Migration is powering economies worldwide, with workers sending home a record $905 billion in 2024 while filling critical job gaps and sparking innovation. A new UN report shows these gains are at risk when countries close pathways, pushing migration toward dangerous routes instead.
A nonprofit founded by a survivor's granddaughter is recording the last generation who heard Holocaust stories directly from those who lived through it. Their mission: ensure these stories of survival and resilience live on forever.
A nonprofit is racing against time to preserve Holocaust history through the last generation who heard survivor stories firsthand. Seventy-five grandchildren have shared their stories, with 500 more waiting to participate.
A new United Nations report shows that opening legal migration routes makes everyone safer and economies stronger. The findings challenge the idea that restricting movement protects communities.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres challenged fear-driven narratives on migration, calling for global cooperation instead of division. His message reframes how the world views human mobility and offers a path forward grounded in dignity.
Ethiopia brought together experts from across the Horn of Africa to transform migration research into real solutions for peace and development. The three-day conference is turning academic knowledge into policies that protect migrants and strengthen communities.
International migrants sent home a record $685 billion to low and middle-income countries last year, more than all foreign aid and investment combined. A new global report shows migration is driving economies forward, but warns closing safe pathways pushes people into danger.
Spain is proving that creating legal pathways for migrants, integrating them into jobs, and treating people with dignity aren't competing goals. The International Organization for Migration is now helping other countries learn from Spain's approach.
Spain transformed from economic crisis to Europe's fastest-growing major economy by welcoming young immigrants with smart policies. The country's approach shows how migration can revitalize struggling nations.
Norway and the International Organization for Migration just strengthened their partnership to protect millions of people forced from their homes worldwide. The collaboration promises more coordinated, practical help for those taking dangerous journeys in search of safety.
Tanzania will coordinate Africa's response to climate-driven migration, helping millions adapt to environmental changes with dignity. The country's leadership could transform how the continent protects communities facing displacement from droughts, floods, and rising seas.
A groundbreaking 20-year study reveals that helping African communities adapt to climate change dramatically reduces forced migration, even during droughts and conflicts. The secret ingredient? Stronger farms, better water access, and disaster preparedness.
Austria is celebrating its partnership with Iraq's Kurdistan Region as a model for effective migration management built on trust and cooperation. The collaboration shows how working with reliable regional partners can create real progress on complex global challenges.
A son honors his mother's courage by sharing her childhood survival story at a free library event on Holocaust Remembrance Day. Her resilience from hiding for five years during the Holocaust continues to inspire new generations.
When grandparents share family stories, children gain more than entertainment. Science shows these moments build self-esteem, language skills, and emotional intelligence.
A touring Jewish theater company founded by descendants of Holocaust survivors transforms true stories of resilience into powerful performances. This month, they're bringing 13 tales of hope and strength to Michigan for International Holocaust Memorial Day.
A descendant of one of six Chinese survivors from the Titanic is finally sharing their little-known story of survival. This forgotten chapter of history is adding new depth to the legendary 1912 shipwreck.
Eugene Bergman survived a POW camp and helped the Polish resistance at age 12 despite being deaf. Two Frederick synagogues are joining forces to share his story and remind their community that "never again" means taking action today.
A couple fell in love by smuggling letters between Nazi concentration camps, defying impossible odds. Now their son shares their story of hope to combat hatred in New Jersey communities.
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