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Experiences of Forced Migration from the Northern Triangle of Central America

Experiences of Forced Migration from the Northern Triangle of Central America

This collection of testimonies complements our book Forced Migration from the Northern Triangle of Central America: Drivers and Experiences. It aims to put a human face to forced migration in the Americas, beyond dry statistics on migration factors, border crossings, detentions, deportations, and asylum applications. It hopes to convey the complexity of migration decisions and experiences, the moral dilemmas people are faced with as well as their survival and protection strategies....


Forced Migration from the Northern Triangle of Central America. Drivers and Experiences. Analytical report.

Forced migration from Central America is due to a series of socio-economic, political, and institutional factors, in many cases some combination of them. The individuals interviewed for this study referred to problems such as job insecurity and poverty, the effects of climate change as well as the low coverage and quality of public services. In addition, the migrant testimonies highlighted discrimination and violence against the LGBTQ population, domestic violence, child sexual abuse and,...