Where on earth does it all begin?
Why on earth do refugees leave their homes?
Why do people flee their homelands and where do they come from? This section aims to bring to life the whole subject of migration, asylum and the needs of refugees.
You'll meet Guinah - a remarkable young man from Togo, who is now making a new life for himself in the UK.
And our research paper Chance or choice? illustrates the many reasons why people come here.
Guinah's storyRead Guinah's account of why he was forced to leave, the problems he faced in Togo, and how the speech he gave at a young refugee conference led to a study offer at the Atlantic college in Glamorgan.
Up to date country information
Information on the ongoing situation in a country can be found on the following websites:
Human Rights Watch
Amnesty International
BBC Country Profiles
UNDP
Reuters Alert-Net
