What term refers to an involuntary decision to leave one's home due to negative circumstances?

The term "forced migration" specifically describes the situation where individuals are compelled to leave their homes due to adverse circumstances, such as conflict, persecution, natural disasters, or other detrimental conditions. This migration is not a choice made freely by the individuals; instead, it is often due to life-threatening situations that make it dangerous or impossible for them to remain in their original location.

In contrast, transnational migration typically involves individuals moving across national borders, often with more agency, while voluntary migration refers to individuals relocating based on their desires or economic opportunities. Seasonal migration describes temporary movement related to specific times of the year, such as agricultural workers moving for harvest seasons, which also does not apply in the context of involuntary circumstances. Each of these other terms emphasizes different aspects or motivations related to migration, but they lack the defining characteristic of compulsion that "forced migration" embodies.