8 Disinformation about Migration: An age‐old Issue with New Tech Dimensions

Abstract

The opinions expressed in the report are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The designations employed and the presentation of material throughout the report do not imply expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of IOM concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area, or of its authorities, or concerning its frontiers or boundaries.IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As an intergovernmental organization, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to: assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration; advance understanding of migration issues; encourage social and economic development through migration; and uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants.

Migration and human security: Unpacking myths and examining new realities and responses

“…Source: Abridged extract of Culloty et al, 2021. Understanding the links between migration, mobility and human security To get a sense of the breadth and nature of human insecurity in the context of migration and mobility, it is useful to examine key data, including global indices. Human insecurity connected to disaster (such as floods, typhoons or wildfires), for example, affects countries around the world regardless of development levels, with both developed and developing countries exposed to significant and growing risks.…”

“…64 Szaflarski and Bauldry, 2019;Vearey et al, 2019. 65 Culloty et al, 2021;Urquhart, 2021. 66 Bauloz et al, 2019.…”

Migration, gender and COVID-19: an overview

“…Barely a day goes by without dozens of media reports -whether in traditional or newer forms of media -focusing on aspects of migration, frequently on negative aspects or portraying misinformation and/or disinformation narratives. Amid the often polarized political, public and media discussions and debates on migration -some of which have been hijacked by disinformation -factual evidence, knowledge and balanced analyses that encompass historical insights as well as strategic implications appear to have little space or traction (Culloty et al, 2021). That said, we have also seen a significant rise in the scientific outputs on migration from a wide range of geographies and disciplines as the policy salience of the topic has increased and the human rights impacts of migration and displacement become increasingly visible (Chetail, 2019;Spijkerboer, 2007;Türk, 2018).…”