Media-Friendly Glossary on Migration: Middle East Edition
The Media-Friendly Glossary on Migration – Middle East Edition details technical terminology
relating to forced labour, human trafficking, displacement, refugees and labour migration, and
proposes accurate and neutral alternatives to inflammatory and discriminatory terms commonly
used. The glossary also provides a more complete and nuanced understanding of migration.
Welcome to the Media-Friendly Glossary on Migration: Middle East Edition. This glossary serves as a guideline for journalists and other actors writing about migration across the Middle East. Globally the migration debate has become increasingly negative. Our words matter more than ever. Use this glossary to make sure that your words are not discriminatory or inflammatory, that your reporting is accurate, and that you are considering the full range of diverse issues inherent in the migration debate.
