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MIGRATION

“THEM AND US”TOGETHER

WORK

What is migration?

MIGRATION IS THE PERMANENT MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE FROM ONE

REGION TO ANOTHER FOR VARIOUS REASONS i.e. FAMINE, WAR, POLITICAL

DISEASE.

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Racism Towards Migrants

“Racism is something that people can transcend through friendship.”

-Gandhi

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“Of all the doctoral degrees awarded in 1990, just 3.5% went to black men and women” www.rohan.sdsu.edu/~rgibson/RACESTAT.htm

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Integration • Integrating with migrants broadens our ethnical and

cultural horizons.• Integration begins at junior school level. It should

involve teachers, parents, and students engaging with each other.

• Valuing our immigrants and treating them with dignity will bridge the gap of resentment. A “them and us” attitude to foreign migrants will be eradicated.

• By opening up language classes for newcomers in local unused parish halls we can help immigrants learn the language and adapt to the traditions of the host country. We can also learn about the immigrants and their own customs. This will ease the settling period and create a mutual relationship between many ignorant Irish people and the immigrants.

How can we integrate with migrants?Integrating with migrants broadens our ethnical and

cultural horizons.Integration begins at junior school level. It should involve teachers, parents, and students engaging with each other.

Valuing our immigrants and treating them with dignity will bridge the gap of resentment. A “them and us” attitude to

foreign migrants will be eradicated.

By opening up language classes for newcomers in local unused parish halls we can help immigrants learn the

language and adapt to the traditions of the host country. We can also learn about the immigrants and their own customs. This will ease the settling period and create a mutual relationship between many ignorant Irish people

and the immigrants.

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Unsafe CountriesUnsafe Countries

Chad 11/21/2012Congo, Democratic Republic of the 11/21/2012 Honduras 11/21/2012Mexico 11/20/2012Yemen 11/19/2012Saudi Arabia 11/19/2012Niger 11/16/2012Cote d'Ivoire 11/16/2012Burundi 11/08/2012Tunisia 10/19/2012Colombia 10/03/2012Pakistan 09/19/2012Lebanon 09/17/2012Sudan 09/15/2012Algeria 09/13/2012Libya 09/12/2012Korea, Democratic People's Republic of 09/11/2012Republic of South Sudan 09/10/2012Guinea 09/07/2012Mali 08/29/2012Syria 08/28/2012Israel, the West Bank and Gaza 08/10/2012Iraq 08/09/2012Central African Republic 07/11/2012Kenya 07/05/2012Afghanistan 06/27/2012Nigeria 06/21/2012Haiti 06/18/2012Somalia 06/15/2012Philippines 06/14/2012Mauritania 05/24/2012Iran 04/27/2012Eritrea 04/18/2012

An unsafe country is any country that poses a threat to its citizens i.e. Uganda Sudan etc. All countries on the left have been deemed unsafe by www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html

However…Its not just migrants that are victims of racism, members of the travelling community are also faced with ethnic slur words like “tinker” or “knacker”. One source recalled her experience of seeing three toddlers being washed in a swimming pool toilet by their mother whilst she trying to feed a new-born baby girl. The source said that settled children were calling the two children tinkers and knackers. In 2012/3, I think it is a disgrace. Their way of life is culturally different to ours- that’s doesn’t mean that they are wrong and people should not assume so.

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Scary Statistics…Between 2000 and 2006 the rate of suicide among Irish Travellers at

3.70:10,000 was over three times that of the total population, peaking in2005 when it was over five times the national rate. The actual number of

deaths by suicide among Travellers in this period was 74.

Suicide is predominantly a male issue. For the total population, male suicideis four times as common as female suicide. For Travellers the male suicide

rate is 91%, over nine times as common as female suicide.52% of those who died by suicide had never married, with a further 15%

being separated or widowed.

Over 65% of Traveller suicides occurred among those aged under 30.(National figures over the same period showed almost 34% of all suicides

since 2000 occurred among the under 30’s).

The age group most at risk for Travellers is 25-29, which accounts for 26%of Traveller suicides.

Suicide amongst Travellers aged 40 and over at 12% is relatively infrequentcompared with the total population, where over 46% of all suicides occur

amongst those aged over 40.

80% die by hanging, with poisoning being the second most used method at 9%.Aisling Boyhan

Asylum Seekers and RefugeesA refugee in Irish law is someone who "owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion, is outside the country of his or her nationality and is unable or, owing to such fear, unwilling to avail himself or herself of the protection of that country......" (section 2 of the Refugee Act 1996, mirroring Article 1 of the 1951 Geneva Convention). The Refugee Act 1996 explicitly states that 'social group' can include membership of a trade union or a group of people whose defining characteristic is their belonging to the female or male sex or having a particular sexual orientation.

Refugee status is granted if an applicant meets the requirements set out in the above definition. If granted, this status provides protection against return to the person's country of origin or residence, and includes the right to family reunification of immediate family members. A recognised refugee is entitled to work or operate a business and to access medical, social welfare and education services on the same basis as Irish citizens. They are also provided with a residence permit by the Immigration authorities and may apply for a 1951 Convention Travel Document. -according to www.orac.ie

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On a Positive Note Cultural ExchangeImmigration can lead to an exchange of values, knowledge, expertise and perspectives. Because of immigration, people are exposed to diverse languages and cultures that are different from their own, adding to the richness of any given society.The EconomyWhether immigrants make up the brains behind research and technological development or help meet a country's demand for labour, they are often seen as a boon to the economy of the recipient nation. Many immigrants represent the most intelligent, hard-working and ambitious people of their native countries. Allowing them to bring their talents and skills to another country can be enriching for immigrants and the recipient nation. In addition, immigrants add to the country's consumer base, helping the economy.Fighting PovertyWhile some believe that the jobs and wealth of a country are its own private property, others believe immigration is a key to opening the global market and spreading wealth into less-developed countries. Thus, immigration can be viewed as a valuable tool in combating world poverty.Larger Gene PoolWhat comes with an influx of immigrants? Change in physical appearance of a nation, Less risk of genetic diseases like Down Syndrome and XXY Syndrome. This Is a huge positive effect as less money will be spent on pre and aftercare of such patients leading to an all the more efficient Health Service.Positive ImageA welcoming nation that allows for reasonable immigration and treats immigrants fairly will more likely be known for such virtues and respected throughout the world. Aisling Boyhan