The Story of Migration - English

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The Story of Migration, produced by PositiveNegatives and illustrated by Karrie Fransman , is based on a script written with MIDEQ’s partners in 11 countries in the Global South and challenges many of the ideas that currently dominate media representations of migration. It highlights:

The fact that migration between the countries of the Global South accounts for nearly half of all international migration, 70% in some places
The complex reasons why people move including poverty, conflict and love
The fact that inequalities are increasing and have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic
The role of inequalities including gender and age in shaping migration decisions
Inequalities in the ability to travel safely between the countries of the Global South
The economic, political, social and cultural contributions made by migrants
The implications of migration for those ‘left behind’

The animation engages a wide range of audiences in MIDEQ’s work and highlights the importance of understanding global migration from the perspectives of those living and working in the Global South. It reflects the importance of international research projects such as MIDEQ that are able to generate new knowledge on migration issues, challenge dominant political and media narratives and ultimately contribute to efforts aimed at improving the lives of those living in the Global South. Most importantly it puts inequalities at the heart of the story.

The film can be viewed in English, Portuguese, Tamil , Malay, French and Mandarin on YouTube. The animation will be released in additional languages over the coming months.