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- Author: International Organization for Migration
- Main Title: Fatal journeys , pp 5-6
- Publication Date: December 2014
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.18356/e04b160c-en
- Language: English
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For many of the 232 million people around the world who live outside their country of birth today, migration means the opportunity for a better life for themselves and their families. Yet, for many others, the search for such an opportunity comes at an extremely high cost, as they face unimaginable and often fatal dangers along their journeys. Some are ready to spend their lifetime savings or take on massive debts and risk their lives and the lives of their families for a new start. Death is a risk worth taking in desperate situations of violence, persecution, famine or even absence of prospects of a decent life.
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ISBN (PDF):
9789210571173
Book DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18356/c7231504-en
Related Subject(s):
Migration
Sustainable Development Goals:
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