Research Guides: Forced Migration and Refugee Studies: Getting Started

Using this Guide

Here you'll find subscription resources from the Library, and a selection of great resources from around the Internet on forced migration, refugees, and internally displaced people.

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Some Background/Contextual Info

Global Issues (Gale in Context)
A multimedia database of international viewpoints covering a broad spectrum of global issues, topics, and current events; search hundreds of issues and country portals covering relevant sources for analysis of social, political, military, economic, environmental, health, and cultural issues; Gateway pages include an overview, unique "perspectives" articles written by local experts, reference, periodical, primary source and statistical information; Rich multimedia - including podcasts, video, and interactive graphs - enhance each portal. Use Browse Issues and Topics, Country Finder, Basic Search or Advanced Search to explore the database.

Boston Globe
Get full access from to articles from The Boston Globe from 1997 - present through our collections.
New York Times Upfront
A public affairs magazine for students interested in government, history, economics, sociology and world affairs. Focus on contemporary issues such as immigration, arms control, crime, environment and other issues. Coverage is 1999 - present.

International Organizations & Governmental Agencies

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
The UN Refugee Agency's programs, where they work, and statistics about displaced people worldwide.
American Immigration Council
A national think tank/policy center that works on the development of immigration policy.
International Committee of the Red Cross
Operates worldwide to help people affected by conflict and armed violence. You'll find more about their work and international law.
Doctors without Borders
Also known as Medecins sans Frontieres, this organization delivers emergency medical aid to people displayed from their homes and/or countries.
International Organization for Migration
An inter-governmental organization that works to promote humane and orderly migration. Explore here for information on their work as well as migration policy and research.
Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition
MIRA promotes the rights and integration of immigrants and refugees in New England. Explore here to see what work is being done locally on this topic.
Boston Center for Refugee Health & Human Rights
Located at Boston Medical Center, the BCRHHR grew in response to the needs of refugees and torture survivors in the Greater Boston area. Go here to learn about their direct services and other work.
Mass.gov: Office for Refugees & Immigrants
Provides direct services to refugees and immigrants in Massachusetts through a network of community organizations. Go here to see the programs, services, partners and more.
DHS: Yearbook of Immigration Statistics
The Department of Homeland Security's annual publication on "foreign nationals who were granted lawful permanent residence, admitted on a temporary basis, applied for asylum or refugee status, or were naturalized."