Moving with Dignity


A POSITIVE PEACE APPROACH TO MIGRATION

Moving with Dignity: A Positive Peace Approach to Migration is a milestone publication by QCEA. It is grounded in a positive peace approach to migration. It recognises the close connection between violent conflict, peacebuilding, and international migration. Therefore, the handbook proposes a peaceful approach to migration that prioritises the happiness and well-being of all people. 

Explore the 10 key takeaways

Explore Moving with Dignity

Explore the different parts of the handbook.



Introduction



Acronyms, Glossary
& Appendixes



Conclusion

Chapters

Explore our handbook in full by reading different chapters.

Chapter 1

Context of current migration



Understanding why people move means looking beyond headlines and into the systems that shape migration.

Chapter 2

Challenging the Current Approach to Migration: Seven Problematic and Harmful Practices

A critical look at the harmful practices that continue to endanger and dehumanize migrants worldwide.

Chapter 3

A Positive Peace Approach to Migration



Explore how peacebuilding principles can transform migration from crisis management to long-term change.

Chapter 4

A Positive Peace Approach to Migration in Countries of Origin Without Violent Conflict

Explore how local peacebuilding, inclusive politics, and climate justice can prevent displacement before conflict begins.

Chapter 5

Positive Peace Approach to Migration in Country of Origin During Violent Conflict

Discover how peace negotiations, gender-sensitive approaches, and structural reform can support those forced to flee conflict zones.

Chapter 6

A Positive Peace Approach to Migration in Countries of Transition

Learn how to build safer journeys through just work, access to healthcare, and ending detention and forced removals.

Chapter 7

Positive peace approach to Returning to the Country of Origin After Violent Conflict

Uncover how labour access, family reunification, and anti-discrimination efforts can foster real inclusion.

Chapter 8

A Positive Peace Approach to Migration in Country of Destination

Explore justice, psychosocial support, and community dialogue as foundations for safe and dignified return.

Watch: introducing the handbook​

Dr Majbritt Lyck-Bowen, author of the handbook, introduces the publication, explains the theory behind it and explains why learning about the positive peace approach to migration remains relevant today.

Watch to get a first glimpse of the publication and learn more about how to use it.







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