Executive Summary

The poll finds overwhelming public consensus that immigrants should not be stereotyped as savages, with 88–95% of respondents rejecting such rumors. [1] Additionally, 71–83% support investing in migrants’ countries of origin to reduce immigration pressures, reflecting the belief that immigrants are ordinary people deserving basic decency. [2]

• 88–95% reject stereotypical accusations that immigrants are savages. [1]
• 71–83% favor development investment in origin countries to curb migration. [2]

What People Believe

Immigrants should not be stereotyped as savages

The claim that accusations that immigrants eat people's pets are false and portray them as savages. [1] The respondent argues that immigrants are ordinary people deserving basic decency and should not be subjected to baseless rumors. [1] Support for this view was reported by 88–95% of respondents. [1]

Suggested Policies and Actions

Invest in countries of origin to reduce immigration pressures

National governments and international development agencies should allocate development and economic investment funds to the countries where prospective immigrants originate, aiming to improve economic conditions and thereby reduce the incentive to migrate. [2] Respondents indicated strong agreement, with 71‑83% supporting this approach. [2] This policy is consistent with the view that immigrants are ordinary people deserving basic decency and should not be stereotyped as savages. [1]