Injustice drives displacement and migration pressures from "summary" of The Next Great Migration by Sonia Shah
Injustice, with its tangle of historical and systemic roots, propels people to leave their homes in search of a better life elsewhere. This can take the form of displacement within their own country or migration to a new one. When people are denied access to resources, opportunities, and basic rights due to factors beyond their control, they are left with little choice but to uproot themselves in search of a more just and equitable existence. The impacts of injustice on displacement and migration are profound and far-reaching. For many marginalized communities, environmental degradation, political instability, and economic inequality are all consequences of systemic injustices that force them to seek refuge elsewhere. In the face of these challenges, individuals and families are left with no option but to leave their homes and embark on perilous journeys in the hope of a better future. Injustice not only drives people to leave their home...
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