We choose this picture because there are many people on the planet living with bad circumstances. In Europe we’re having good living circumstances by the Declaration of the Human Rights. Many countries in for example Africa don’t have this but they want to change that in the future. Amnesty is a foundation who are fighting for these people. That's why we choose this picture.
(B) We had an interview with my uncle and aunt, who are refugees from the civilian war in Sri Lanka. The civilian war started around 1980, lots of people flee away to the west. Canada, Scandinavia and France are full of Srilankans.
First of all, why did you guys flee away and when?
' We were in the young twenties and there were rumors about a civil war'. We did not take it very serious until the bombing in the north happened. As your aunt was pregnant, it was better for us to get away from the war zone.
How did you get here in the Netherlands?
In the 1980's it was way easier to get illegaly to the West. First, I went with some mates to Canada, sadly me and my friend Mokan got captured on the border of Belgium. We stayed here, earned money and brought our wives here.
Could you describe the feeling you had about the Netherlands?
As we were here new, the people helped us a lot. They were really friendly and helped us with our struggles. It was pretty hard to adapt new culture, new language and most important the coldness. However I am very thankful
Are you happy with your choice to flee from your motherland?
Actually I am, my kids are well educated and had a great childhood. Sadly I am not sure, if we would still be alive if we stayed there.
What do you think about the refugee problem ?
As I was a refugee myself, I know their struggles and pain. We should definitely help them, what would you do if your home was not home anymore? Exactly.
Do you think about going back?
As I am getting older , I am thinking about going back. My priority is leaving my children married with someone whom they love. If this is done, I think I am going back.
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Sadly lots of people are having the same struggles as my uncle and aunt had. It's pretty weird isn't ? Over thirty years, there is still no solution. Actually there is a solution in the form of Human Rights, unfortunately for lots of people it isn't applicable in reality. As i still refugees getting attacked because of their different view on religion. Article 2 says that everyone is equal in freedom and right no matter if they have different religion, color, sex etc. Sadly we, as people, are not understanding this.
Article 3
“Our country, our people, and our laws have to be our top priority.” (Donald Trump)
In a certain way Donald Trump is right in what he says.
We all know this is based on the abundance of refugees coming to the western countries. The refugees and immigrants does indeed costs a lot but what would you think if you were in their situation.
Donald Trump has a view of the future of the United States of America.
He wants to focus on the economics within the country, the growth and he wants to make sure that the United States of America survives the crisis. Most immigrants are not well educated, so that will increase the unemployment number. This is because more educated people have more chance to get a job. The unemployed people cost a lot of money for the government. So when there are more immigrants coming, the government needs to spend more money on that and that would decrease wealth in the States.
“Our country, our people, and our laws have to be our top priority.” (Donald Trump)
In a certain way Donald Trump is right in what he says.
We all know this is based on the abundance of refugees coming to the western countries. The refugees and immigrants does indeed costs a lot but what would you think if you were in their situation.
Donald Trump has a view of the future of the United States of America.
He wants to focus on the economics within the country, the growth and he wants to make sure that the United States of America survives the crisis. Most immigrants are not well educated, so that will increase the unemployment number. This is because more educated people have more chance to get a job. The unemployed people cost a lot of money for the government. So when there are more immigrants coming, the government needs to spend more money on that and that would decrease wealth in the States.