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 different parts of the handbook.
Explore our handbook in full by reading different chapters.
Context of current migration
Understanding why people move means looking beyond headlines and into the systems that shape migration.
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.
A Positive Peace Approach to Migration
Explore how peacebuilding principles can transform migration from crisis management to long-term change.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Positive Peace Approach to Migration
in Country of Destination
Explore justice, psychosocial support, and community dialogue as foundations for safe and dignified return.
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.
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