Introduction: Revisiting and Transcending Disciplinary Boundaries in Communicating Migration Alterity

In mid-2023, the number of people who were forced to flee due to persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations, or other events that seriously disturbed public order reached a staggering milestone of over 110 million, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Additionally, the global refugee population reached a record high of over 36 million. UNHCR further predicts that by the end of 2024, there will be over 130 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, including nearly 63 million internally displaced people due to conflict and violence. In such an unequaled era of global movement, the stories encompassing refugees, migrants, and displaced individuals have become essential in shaping public perceptions, policy decisions, and societal attitudes.