Strengthening Strategic Engagement and Movement Building for Migrant Rights in South & Southern Africa

Migration and xenophobia remain central issues in SA’s public discourse, particularly in the lead up to the 2024 national elections where they became key rallying points.

This brief draws from a research project (‘Strengthening Strategic Engagement and Movement Building for Migrant Rights in South & Southern Africa’) that aims to investigate the viability of movement building for migrant rights in South Africa (SA). The South African context is characterized by growing xenophobic populism and discrimination, as well as push-back by an active, albeit fragmented civil society ecosystem.

Conducted by the African Centre for Migration & Society (ACMS), this research project seeks to define strategic and proactive advocacy for migrant rights, identify engagement strategies with various partners, and support the migrant sector in crafting new narratives and long-term strategies to shift policy perspectives. READ