ABSTRACT
There is probably no country in the world where migration has been so directly linked to recurrent crises as Haiti. Political instability, poverty, environmental degradation, disasters and the intersections between them have led Haitians to leave their homes in search of protection and survival almost since the country’s independence in 1804. Most of these movements have been internal, but large numbers of Haitians, over a long period of time, have sought safety and survival in nearby countries, particularly the Dominican Republic and the United States. In fact, efforts to limit potential Haitian migration flows have been a key determinant in shaping international policies toward Haiti.
