Levels and trends in international displacement

Most transnational movements of people are the result of voluntary decisions taken by the individuals themselves and are usually motivated by the prospect of economic gain. In some cases, however, fear of persecution or death compels individuals to leave their home country to seek safety and security elsewhere. Displacement because of war or political, religious or social persecution has always been a part of history and may involve only small numbers of people moving independently. Sometimes, however, there is mass displacement and the creation of large refugee communities in the receiving countries. Such mass movements of refugees tend to be the result of specific developments, such as the outbreak of conflict or a change in regime, and are therefore sporadic. In cases of mass displacement, the refugees usually face difficulties in integrating into their country of destination or even sustaining their well-being.

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