What can we learn from regional freedom of movement policies, and how can these insights inform a global approach to human movement?
Analyzing regional frameworks—ECOWAS, MERCOSUR, and the EU—this report, Exploring Regional Freedom of Movement Policies to Inform a Global Approach, offers a pragmatic blueprint for ensuring legal, social, and economic protections for migrants and displaced persons worldwide.
At its core is a simple premise: mobility is a human right. Yet inclusive migration policies don’t only protect the rights of migrants; they are essential for building resilient, equitable societies. As climate displacement, economic inequality, and demographic shifts intensify, rates of migration will continue to intensify. Restrictive policies, and the political scapegoating that seeks to justify them, threaten millions. ICAAD’s report urges a shift from deterrence to protection, recognizing freedom of movement as vital to democracy and justice.
