News & stories

Story | Dec 19, 2022

International Migrants Day 2022: Stories from the deadly Darién Gap

Over 220,000 migrants faced the treacherous journey this year.

Story | Dec 08, 2022

2022: A year of bearing witness

We bear witness and speak out. Read stories from MSF staff about what this work means to them.

Story | Sep 23, 2022

Migration in the Americas: “All we are looking for is a better life”

Perilous routes and inhumane migration policies are not deterring people from attempting the treacherous journey north.

Story | Aug 12, 2022

"Returning to Haiti means death"

Haitian migrants risking their lives to flee conflict face still more dangers on the journey through Latin America.

Story | Jul 21, 2022

The migration double standard

International solidarity and support for Ukrainian refugees show humane migration policy is possible. So why are people fleeing other countries treated differently?

Story | Jun 23, 2022

Mexico: “Talking about our experience humanizes us”

Survivors of torture and extreme violence share their stories.

Story | Jun 17, 2022

“We are tired and desperate”: Stories from families who survived the Darién Gap

In 2022, most migrants crossing the Darien Gap are Venezuelans—a shift from 2021, which saw a majority of Haitians risking the dangerous journey from Colombia to Panama.

Story | May 06, 2022

Though fewer people are making the crossing to Panama, the Darién Gap is as dangerous as ever

Story | Nov 18, 2021

Safe routes urgently needed for thousands of migrants crossing the Darién Gap

Panamanian and Colombian governments must protect migrants from violence

Story | Sep 17, 2021

Surviving sexual violence in the Darién Gap