Teamwork
Collaborating with National Societies, migrants, communities, researchers and partners.
GML - Africa Migration Research Hub
Evidence to Action for Migrants
The Africa Migration Research Hub strengthens migration evidence across the continent by working with Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies, migrants, researchers and partners to generate practical insights for humanitarian action, policy and advocacy.
Map scopeClick to explore country snapshots across Africa
Participatory researchRegionally groundedEthically rigorousBuilt for practical use
Who we are
A regional platform for Migration evidence that leads to action.
A regional platform for Migration evidence that leads to action.
Our values
Trust is the foundation for evidence work
The Hub aligns with the Global Migration Lab's TRUST values and the Red Cross Red Crescent Fundamental Principles, keeping research collaborative, transparent and grounded in humanitarian purpose.
Respect
Upholding dignity, agency and context in every research relationship.
Understanding
Listening carefully before analysis so evidence reflects lived realities.
Service
Designing research for practical humanitarian use and better support to migrants.
Transparency
Being clear about purpose, consent, data use, limitations and learning.
Movement principles
Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality guide how the Hub approaches migration evidence, migrant safety, dignity and rights.
Why the Hub exists
Better evidence makes better humanitarian action
Migration across Africa is diverse and dynamic. Research is most valuable when it is grounded in context, shaped with communities and designed to be used.
Evidence gaps remain
Migration programming and policy need stronger evidence grounded in African realities.
Migrant voices matter
Research should reflect the experiences, priorities and agency of migrants and communities.
Evidence must be usable
Research should inform humanitarian action, advocacy, learning and decision-making.
What we do
Connecting research, learning and influence
Migration Research
Generate timely, locally grounded evidence on migration and humanitarian action.
Participatory Research
Implementing ethically sound participatory research approaches that center lived experiences and translate insights into better humanitarian practices.
Capacity Strengthening
Capacity Building National Societies to conduct evidence based humanitarian Diplomacy in Migration.
Policy and Advocacy Insights
Translate evidence generated from research into clear insights for dialogue, advocacy and decision-making.
Regional Learning and Convening
Connect people and ideas through exchange, reflection and collaboration across the region.
Publications and Knowledge Products
Make research accessible through practical, useful formats for different audiences and stakeholders.
Key work
Building the foundations for a stronger evidence ecosystem
The Hub is developing regional approaches that connect research priorities, local capacity, lived experience and practical humanitarian learning.
Africa Migration Research Agenda
A collaborative framework to identify priority evidence needs and guide practical migration research across the continent.
Learn about this work →Research with National Societies
Supporting locally led inquiry and research capacity that responds to operational questions and community priorities.
Learn about this work →Migrant Voices and Humanitarian Action
Implementing ethically sound participatory research approaches that center lived experiences and translate insights into better humanitarian practices.
Learn about this work →Blogs and articles
Latest blogs and articles from the Hub
Read published blogs, articles and reflections from the Africa Migration Research Hub.
Approved blogs and articles will appear here as they are published.
The Hub will use this space for research reflections, field learning, policy insight and updates from its work across the region.
How we work
A practical cycle of evidence and learning
- 1
Listen
Start with National Societies, people with lived experience of migration, people on the ground and communities to understand real priorities.
- 2
Research
Shape practical questions and gather evidence using ethical, locally grounded methods.
- 3
Analyze
Turn data into clear patterns, trends, reflections and recommendations to generate valid evidence.
- 4
Share
Package learning and evidence into accessible knowledge products, including briefs, reports and blogs, for different audiences and stakeholders.
- 5
Influence
Use this evidence to support humanitarian action, policy dialogue and advocacy based on need and priority.
- 6
Learn
Reflect on what changes in practice and feed those lessons back into the next cycle.
Principles that guide the work
- Dignity
- Consent
- Do no harm
- Data protection
- Inclusion
- Neutrality
- Practical use of evidence
Resources
Research designed to be understood and used
Explore selected knowledge products as the Hub's full research and publications library grows.
Learning note2026
Evidence priorities for humanitarian migration research
An overview of the questions shaping the Hub's emerging research agenda.
Under editorial review
In editorial reviewTool2026
Principles for research with migrants and communities
A practical framing for ethical, inclusive and useful migration research.
Under editorial review
In editorial reviewData insight2026
Regional learning and knowledge exchange
Early lessons on connecting evidence, operational learning and policy dialogue.
Under editorial review
In editorial reviewPartnerships
Building migration evidence through partnership
The Hub works with National Societies, researchers, partners and communities across the region to strengthen the generation and use of practical evidence for humanitarian action. We welcome collaboration on research conceptualization, implementation and uptake of research findings, capacity strengthening in research and regional knowledge exchange.
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