JAMNABAI NARSEE SCHOOL,GROUP THREE
INTRODUCTORY VIDEO
ARTICLE TWO
Introduction to migration
Migration:
Human migration is the movement by people from one place to another with the intentions of
settling temporarily or permanently in the new location. The movement is typically over long
distances and from one country to another, but internal migration is also possible. Migration may
occur by individuals, family units or in large groups.
Nomadic movements are normally not regarded as migrations as there is no intention to settle in
the new place and because the movement is generally seasonal. Only a few nomadic people have retained this form of lifestyle in modern times. Also, the temporary movement of people for
the purpose of travel, tourism, pilgrimages, or the commute is not regarded as migration, in theabsence of an intention to live and settle in the visited places.
Types of migrations
There are two main types of migrations: Domestic and
international. In domestic migration people move within their
homeland, be it from one town to the next or across the country.
This may take the form of moving from one level of density to
another such as rural to urban (or vice versa).
International migration involves crossing international borders.
International migration can occur over relatively short distances
such as that in between the member states of the European Union
or can involve moves to entirely different continents such as from
Asia to Africa.
Migration is generally considered a permanent action, although
some people migrate to other places for rather long periods of time
(months or years) rather than permanently.
Tackling Migration
Human migration is the movement by people from one place to another with the intentions of settling temporarily or permanently in the new location. The movement is typically over long distances and from one country to another, but internal migration is also possible. Migration may be individuals, family units or in large groups.
The UK is one of the leading providers of overseas aid for refugees. It has already spent £1 billion helping those escaping the war in Syria. The Prime Minister has also announced a range of measures to try to help alleviate the crisis in the short-term. In September, he made a commitment to resettle 20,000 Syrian refugees in the UK over the next five years and appointed a new Minister responsible for resettling them. He also made a commitment to double the funding the UK provides for education for refugee children in Lebanon. These announcements are welcome steps forward.
But as the Government has also recognised, the solution to this crisis does not lie only in resettling and meeting the basic needs of existing refugees. There needs to be a further focus on interventions in source countries that build resilience, increase stability and enhance development, in order to help to reduce further mass migration. Some have even called for a new ‘Marshall Plan’ for the Middle East and North Africa, taking inspiration from the US plan that funded the re-building of much of Western Europe following the Second World War, in order to boost the private sector and drive institutional reforms.
In the lead up to the Valletta Conference between the EU and African countries, this invitation only meeting provided a neutral space for balanced and informed discussion on the key factors fuelling the migration crisis in Europe, exploring the challenges for source and transit countries, and seeking practical ways in which to respond, with particular emphasis on ‘upstream’ measures.
Through frank and off the record discussion under the Wilton Park protocol, participants shared best practice, considered innovative approaches, challenges and opportunities and sought ways in which to enhance cooperation in the short, medium and long-term.
The roundtable brought together nearly 60 migration and refugee practitioners including senior policymakers, development experts, academics and NGOs from key origin and transit states, alongside other European countries; and regional and international bodies and provided a forum to:
- Consider practical ways in which to tackle root causes of irregular migration
- Identify opportunities for ‘upstream’ projects to build capacity and reduce ‘push’ factors
-Promote further dialogue between European countries and origin and transit states towards future holistic collaboration
Migration:
Human migration is the movement by people from one place to another with the intentions of
settling temporarily or permanently in the new location. The movement is typically over long
distances and from one country to another, but internal migration is also possible. Migration may
occur by individuals, family units or in large groups.
Nomadic movements are normally not regarded as migrations as there is no intention to settle in
the new place and because the movement is generally seasonal. Only a few nomadic people have retained this form of lifestyle in modern times. Also, the temporary movement of people for
the purpose of travel, tourism, pilgrimages, or the commute is not regarded as migration, in theabsence of an intention to live and settle in the visited places.
Types of migrations
There are two main types of migrations: Domestic and
international. In domestic migration people move within their
homeland, be it from one town to the next or across the country.
This may take the form of moving from one level of density to
another such as rural to urban (or vice versa).
International migration involves crossing international borders.
International migration can occur over relatively short distances
such as that in between the member states of the European Union
or can involve moves to entirely different continents such as from
Asia to Africa.
Migration is generally considered a permanent action, although
some people migrate to other places for rather long periods of time
(months or years) rather than permanently.
Tackling Migration
Human migration is the movement by people from one place to another with the intentions of settling temporarily or permanently in the new location. The movement is typically over long distances and from one country to another, but internal migration is also possible. Migration may be individuals, family units or in large groups.
The UK is one of the leading providers of overseas aid for refugees. It has already spent £1 billion helping those escaping the war in Syria. The Prime Minister has also announced a range of measures to try to help alleviate the crisis in the short-term. In September, he made a commitment to resettle 20,000 Syrian refugees in the UK over the next five years and appointed a new Minister responsible for resettling them. He also made a commitment to double the funding the UK provides for education for refugee children in Lebanon. These announcements are welcome steps forward.
But as the Government has also recognised, the solution to this crisis does not lie only in resettling and meeting the basic needs of existing refugees. There needs to be a further focus on interventions in source countries that build resilience, increase stability and enhance development, in order to help to reduce further mass migration. Some have even called for a new ‘Marshall Plan’ for the Middle East and North Africa, taking inspiration from the US plan that funded the re-building of much of Western Europe following the Second World War, in order to boost the private sector and drive institutional reforms.
In the lead up to the Valletta Conference between the EU and African countries, this invitation only meeting provided a neutral space for balanced and informed discussion on the key factors fuelling the migration crisis in Europe, exploring the challenges for source and transit countries, and seeking practical ways in which to respond, with particular emphasis on ‘upstream’ measures.
Through frank and off the record discussion under the Wilton Park protocol, participants shared best practice, considered innovative approaches, challenges and opportunities and sought ways in which to enhance cooperation in the short, medium and long-term.
The roundtable brought together nearly 60 migration and refugee practitioners including senior policymakers, development experts, academics and NGOs from key origin and transit states, alongside other European countries; and regional and international bodies and provided a forum to:
- Consider practical ways in which to tackle root causes of irregular migration
- Identify opportunities for ‘upstream’ projects to build capacity and reduce ‘push’ factors
-Promote further dialogue between European countries and origin and transit states towards future holistic collaboration
ANALYSIS OF THE DOCUMENTARY
This video is about a single mother from Chile,South America who lives in the United States of America.
I chose this story because this story spoke to me.It proved the truth in the statement that a mother is the most caring person in the world.She being a single mother was ready to leave her family,her native land and to leave everything behind just so that her daughter could get the opportunities that she never got.
The video shows us the backwardness of chile.It shows us how the country lacks the basic educational and healthcare facilities because of which people migrate to other countries in search of the above.There are no oppurunities to grow,develop and become capable of earning a living in chile and hence people shift to other countries in search of opportunities.They have to leave everything behind and start a fresh that too in a new mysterious place.They take up all sorts of work to make ends meet and are ready to take up anything in order to survive.
This video shows the plight of one such family but the whole world knows that there are millions of immigrants staying in the USA who are suffering from migration and the evils caused by it.
This video is about a single mother from Chile,South America who lives in the United States of America.
I chose this story because this story spoke to me.It proved the truth in the statement that a mother is the most caring person in the world.She being a single mother was ready to leave her family,her native land and to leave everything behind just so that her daughter could get the opportunities that she never got.
The video shows us the backwardness of chile.It shows us how the country lacks the basic educational and healthcare facilities because of which people migrate to other countries in search of the above.There are no oppurunities to grow,develop and become capable of earning a living in chile and hence people shift to other countries in search of opportunities.They have to leave everything behind and start a fresh that too in a new mysterious place.They take up all sorts of work to make ends meet and are ready to take up anything in order to survive.
This video shows the plight of one such family but the whole world knows that there are millions of immigrants staying in the USA who are suffering from migration and the evils caused by it.
ARTICLE THREE
“Our country,our people,and our laws have to be our top priority” (Donald trump)
In today's world, it is very clear that it's every man for himself out there.
However,running for the President of The United States of America,where immigrants account for 13% of their total population, Donald J Trump CANNOT put a stop to immigration of people to USA.
His recent policy relating to immigration is based on 4 basicpoints, which are as follows:
-Build a fence, deploy 25,000 additional border agents, and utilize Predator drones.
-Enforce immigration law
-No more cozy detention centers
-No future tuition benefits
In his opinion, these will stop the flood of 'alien criminals' to the United States of America.
For his radical comments on immigrants, he has received a lot of flak.
People consider him to be a fascist and the British house of commons is planning to ban him from entering The United Kingdom, which is a first.
There have been many people who have tried to express their discontent towards this man but have been bullied out of rallies by his hired goons.
If Donald Trump becomes the President of The United States of America,it will be a very dark, gruesome and dictatorial phase for the world’s biggest superpower and there will be no place left for humanity and peaceful coexistence.
VARUN NANGRANI
In today's world, it is very clear that it's every man for himself out there.
However,running for the President of The United States of America,where immigrants account for 13% of their total population, Donald J Trump CANNOT put a stop to immigration of people to USA.
His recent policy relating to immigration is based on 4 basicpoints, which are as follows:
-Build a fence, deploy 25,000 additional border agents, and utilize Predator drones.
-Enforce immigration law
-No more cozy detention centers
-No future tuition benefits
In his opinion, these will stop the flood of 'alien criminals' to the United States of America.
For his radical comments on immigrants, he has received a lot of flak.
People consider him to be a fascist and the British house of commons is planning to ban him from entering The United Kingdom, which is a first.
There have been many people who have tried to express their discontent towards this man but have been bullied out of rallies by his hired goons.
If Donald Trump becomes the President of The United States of America,it will be a very dark, gruesome and dictatorial phase for the world’s biggest superpower and there will be no place left for humanity and peaceful coexistence.
VARUN NANGRANI
CRECOGNISE YOURSELF IN HE AND SHE WHO ARE NOT LIKE YOU AND
ME”-CARLOS FUENTES!
Diversity is the most prominent and definitive characteristic of humanity. No two
people in the world are similar. If diversity didn’t exist,there wouldn’t be anything
peculiar and special in each of us. !
Migration is one of the main reasons we all can recognise ourselves in a crowd of
seven and a half billion people. Migration has enabled cultures to mix,secularity to
exist and people to interact with a population that has completely different
ideologies from theirs. Today we see a Hindu marrying a Muslim,an African
American leading a nation which is dominated by the “White Population” and almost
the entire world being part of a peace-keeping organisation chaired by a south
Korean delegate. All of this somewhere or the other has something to do with
Migration. When I think about all my closest friends,I realise my life would have
been so much different if during the partition my Muslim friend’s grandparents had
remained in Pakistan,or if my German neighbour’s parents had remained in Bosnia
during the Second World War. Inevitably you come to the realisation that almost all
the people you know are in your life because somewhere or another,for some
reason ,someone migrated. !
A tree of diversity has it roots in migration. And diversity is what defines me,you and
all the people around you. That is how we recognise ourselves.
KAIRAV SHAH
ME”-CARLOS FUENTES!
Diversity is the most prominent and definitive characteristic of humanity. No two
people in the world are similar. If diversity didn’t exist,there wouldn’t be anything
peculiar and special in each of us. !
Migration is one of the main reasons we all can recognise ourselves in a crowd of
seven and a half billion people. Migration has enabled cultures to mix,secularity to
exist and people to interact with a population that has completely different
ideologies from theirs. Today we see a Hindu marrying a Muslim,an African
American leading a nation which is dominated by the “White Population” and almost
the entire world being part of a peace-keeping organisation chaired by a south
Korean delegate. All of this somewhere or the other has something to do with
Migration. When I think about all my closest friends,I realise my life would have
been so much different if during the partition my Muslim friend’s grandparents had
remained in Pakistan,or if my German neighbour’s parents had remained in Bosnia
during the Second World War. Inevitably you come to the realisation that almost all
the people you know are in your life because somewhere or another,for some
reason ,someone migrated. !
A tree of diversity has it roots in migration. And diversity is what defines me,you and
all the people around you. That is how we recognise ourselves.
KAIRAV SHAH
“Recognize yourself in he and she who are not like you and me.” (Carlos Fuentes)
Carlos Fuentes was a celebrated Mexican novelist whose very word was treated as literary treasure. One of his quotes simply makes us look at others in a different way.
In such a way that we don't judge a person as soon as we look at them. We don't quickly establish that they stand above or below us. Instead we look at everyone as an equal, someone who's plane flies parallel to ours and not on a different level.
If we look at life in this way, slowly we realize that others, irrespective of their origin are not all that different from us. On a physical level humans have generally the same characteristics. Immigrants, nationals, refugees all look the same except for a differed skin tone. Yet, we discriminate on the basis of color despite our externals being almost identical. All of this happens before we even get to know the other person.
When we delve into the deeper oceans of the human being, we truly realize how indifferent we actually are from one another. Despite our background and upbringings, there's one thing we all have in common, emotions. This pond of emotion of a fellow human that we stare into reflects back our own image to ourselves. And this is where we can truly recognize ourselves in he and she who are not like you and me.
Abhir Mehra
Carlos Fuentes was a celebrated Mexican novelist whose very word was treated as literary treasure. One of his quotes simply makes us look at others in a different way.
In such a way that we don't judge a person as soon as we look at them. We don't quickly establish that they stand above or below us. Instead we look at everyone as an equal, someone who's plane flies parallel to ours and not on a different level.
If we look at life in this way, slowly we realize that others, irrespective of their origin are not all that different from us. On a physical level humans have generally the same characteristics. Immigrants, nationals, refugees all look the same except for a differed skin tone. Yet, we discriminate on the basis of color despite our externals being almost identical. All of this happens before we even get to know the other person.
When we delve into the deeper oceans of the human being, we truly realize how indifferent we actually are from one another. Despite our background and upbringings, there's one thing we all have in common, emotions. This pond of emotion of a fellow human that we stare into reflects back our own image to ourselves. And this is where we can truly recognize ourselves in he and she who are not like you and me.
Abhir Mehra
"Strangers are more strange the poorer they are" -Hans Magnus Enzensberger
Just last week I had gone to remote village in India, for social service from my school. The children in the school came from strange, unknown backgrounds, to which I had never been exposed to before. They came from such poor families, that the only reason they would come to school was to get a mid day meal which was provided by the Government. On bad days, the parents would give them local alcohol and send them to sleep. Although we knew what we were going to face, it was so strange for us when we arrived there. We all didn't really speak and follow one particular language, and their level of education for their grade was much lower than what it was for us. Their extreme poverty had given them such a different upbringing, far away from our understanding of normality. Their ways of living, speaking, greeting and even learning was so strange, adjustment was definitely an issue. What was most amusing was that even a certain surprise could evoke such a strange response. On the last day, we gave each child a notebook, pencils and basic stationery but the reaction we got was ever so strange. For us it was just a little packet, but for them it was priceless. The children started jumping, dancing and yelling with joy. Some even came and hugged us and were speechless. Their reaction for us was priceless and the joy on their faces left us speechless ,for this joy was so strange to us.
-Anwesha De
Just last week I had gone to remote village in India, for social service from my school. The children in the school came from strange, unknown backgrounds, to which I had never been exposed to before. They came from such poor families, that the only reason they would come to school was to get a mid day meal which was provided by the Government. On bad days, the parents would give them local alcohol and send them to sleep. Although we knew what we were going to face, it was so strange for us when we arrived there. We all didn't really speak and follow one particular language, and their level of education for their grade was much lower than what it was for us. Their extreme poverty had given them such a different upbringing, far away from our understanding of normality. Their ways of living, speaking, greeting and even learning was so strange, adjustment was definitely an issue. What was most amusing was that even a certain surprise could evoke such a strange response. On the last day, we gave each child a notebook, pencils and basic stationery but the reaction we got was ever so strange. For us it was just a little packet, but for them it was priceless. The children started jumping, dancing and yelling with joy. Some even came and hugged us and were speechless. Their reaction for us was priceless and the joy on their faces left us speechless ,for this joy was so strange to us.
-Anwesha De