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Linda's mother is an immigrant in Hungary from the former German Democratic Republic, a country which doesn't exist anymore. It's important to remember today that it's not only people who move - it's also borders. #MigrantsDay 
"I first moved to the UK from Hungary in 2013 as a student. Being the first one in my family to go to university — thanks to my parents’ hard work and sacrifices — it doesn’t escape me what a privilege this is."
"The day the UK left the EU, I was working in Brussels for a UK Member of the European Parliament. Brexit meant that our contracts ended, the Union Jack was pulled down, and we had to leave."
Read Linda's story:
the3million.org.uk/lindas-story-i…
Read Linda's story:
the3million.org.uk/lindas-story-i…
Threads| Curated by Chair Lawfare & International Law, @MahamNaweed on International Migrants Day #IMD22 #MigrantsDay @UNmigration @UN @Refugees @antonioguterres
This International #MigrantsDay, here are 5⃣ facts about migrants’ health you should know:
Every 8th person in the world is a refugee or a migrant.
Migrant & refugee populations make valuable contributions to society. However they can’t reach their full potential unless they are in good physical & #MentalHealth.
The right to health is 🔑 to achieve #HealthForAll.
Migrant & refugee populations make valuable contributions to society. However they can’t reach their full potential unless they are in good physical & #MentalHealth.
The right to health is 🔑 to achieve #HealthForAll.
It's International #MigrantsDay
The right to health is a human right ❤️🩹
→ Health does not begin or end at national borders, so migratory status should not exclude anyone from health services & social protection.
♥️ #HealthForAll ♥️
The right to health is a human right ❤️🩹
→ Health does not begin or end at national borders, so migratory status should not exclude anyone from health services & social protection.
♥️ #HealthForAll ♥️
#MigrantsDay: a thread on what I see as the most significant development in the coverage of migration in Europe this year, and why it happened 🧵👇
Many investigations published this year exposed how European states have been arresting thousands of innocent asylum seekers under the pretence of a "war on migrant smuggling". You'll find them all the thread (I wrote some).
Why is this significant?
newlinesmag.com/reportage/the-…
Why is this significant?
newlinesmag.com/reportage/the-…
Because 🇪🇺politicians always blame "trafficking rings" and "ruthless smugglers" for border deaths and migration in general. Latest instance: UK Home Secretary accusing "evil organised criminals who treat human beings as cargo" for Channel deaths, but there are countless examples.
Business as usual
La tecnopolizia di frontiera
#anitfa #MigrantsDay
#DefundThePolice
Negli ultimi mesi abbiamo parlato spesso di vigilanza e controllo delle manifestazioni o dello spazio pubblico nelle nostre città, ma la #tecnopolizia è schierata soprattutto alle frontiere,
La tecnopolizia di frontiera
#anitfa #MigrantsDay
#DefundThePolice
Negli ultimi mesi abbiamo parlato spesso di vigilanza e controllo delle manifestazioni o dello spazio pubblico nelle nostre città, ma la #tecnopolizia è schierata soprattutto alle frontiere,
quelle della fortezza Europa. I dispositivi della tecnopolizia sono finanziati, supportati e testati dall'Unione Europea prima per i confini dell'UE, e poi venduti. La sorveglianza delle frontiere da luogo ad un mercato smisurato e trae grande vantaggio
dall'ordinamento comunitario e dai suoi programmi di ricerca e sviluppo (R&S) come Orizzonte 2020.
#Roborder - sciami di droni autonomi alle frontiere
#Roborder - sciami di droni autonomi alle frontiere
On #MigrantsDay consider exploring w/students the complex history of HMT Empire #Windrush. The story of this ship - now so iconic in British culture & society - begins not in 1948, but in Hamburg in 1930. Then known as #MonteRosa, the ship was originally a cruise ship...1/4 RT
...which, on occasions, visited London. Repurposed for military means during WW2, the ship was used at one point to transport Norwegian Jews to the continental mainland, for deportation to Auschwitz-Birkenau. After being seized by the British in 1945 the ship was renamed... 2/4
...the #Windrush in 1946. Today this complicated history isn't common knowledge. Yet the story of poses timeless Qs: how & why people move (& are moved) in time & space; what we remember & what we forget; & how difficult histories overlap & intersect w/each other. 3/4
It's International #MigrantsDay
2⃣8⃣1⃣ million people – 1 in every 30 – is a migrant, making for 3.6% of global 🌎🌍🌏 population. Regardless of legal status, all migrants have the right to healthcare
👉bit.ly/32kGZQM
2⃣8⃣1⃣ million people – 1 in every 30 – is a migrant, making for 3.6% of global 🌎🌍🌏 population. Regardless of legal status, all migrants have the right to healthcare
👉bit.ly/32kGZQM
It's International #MigrantsDay
Many migrants lack:
❌Access to quality health services
❌Financial protection for health
To achieve #HealthForAll, let's ensure everyone can exercise the right to health without discrimination on any grounds.
👉bit.ly/32kGZQM
Many migrants lack:
❌Access to quality health services
❌Financial protection for health
To achieve #HealthForAll, let's ensure everyone can exercise the right to health without discrimination on any grounds.
👉bit.ly/32kGZQM
It's International #MigrantsDay
The right to health means access to universal health coverage that is:
✅ Timely
✅ Good Quality
✅ Affordable
✅ Acceptable
✅ Appropriate
It's time for #HealthForAll
👉bit.ly/32kGZQM
The right to health means access to universal health coverage that is:
✅ Timely
✅ Good Quality
✅ Affordable
✅ Acceptable
✅ Appropriate
It's time for #HealthForAll
👉bit.ly/32kGZQM
"Today is International #MigrantsDay, and I am delighted to be joined by António Vitorino, @IOMchief.
@UNmigration is our next-door neighbour here in Geneva, and our close partner"-@DrTedros
@UNmigration is our next-door neighbour here in Geneva, and our close partner"-@DrTedros
"In recent years, we have witnessed the largest population movements and displacement since the end of the Second World War.
Too often, migrants and their families remain outsiders in their adopted communities, even years after migrating"-@DrTedros #MigrantsDay
Too often, migrants and their families remain outsiders in their adopted communities, even years after migrating"-@DrTedros #MigrantsDay
It's International #MigrantsDay
Many migrants often lack access to health services and financial protection for health.
#WeTogether means that the right to health applies to everyone - irrespective of nationality, race, colour, sex or other status
👉 bit.ly/32kGZQM
Many migrants often lack access to health services and financial protection for health.
#WeTogether means that the right to health applies to everyone - irrespective of nationality, race, colour, sex or other status
👉 bit.ly/32kGZQM
People living in dormitory settings are especially vulnerable to #COVID19.
Meet Raju, a migrant worker from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 who contracted the virus. Find out how his situation spurred Singaporeans 🇸🇬 & the government to take special measures to protect this community.
#WeTogether
Meet Raju, a migrant worker from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 who contracted the virus. Find out how his situation spurred Singaporeans 🇸🇬 & the government to take special measures to protect this community.
#WeTogether
It's International #MigrantsDay
HEALTH IS A HUMAN RIGHT
HEALTH IS A HUMAN RIGHT
HEALTH IS A HUMAN RIGHT
HEALTH IS A HUMAN RIGHT
#WeTogether can achieve #HealthForAll
👉 bit.ly/32kGZQM
HEALTH IS A HUMAN RIGHT
HEALTH IS A HUMAN RIGHT
HEALTH IS A HUMAN RIGHT
HEALTH IS A HUMAN RIGHT
#WeTogether can achieve #HealthForAll
👉 bit.ly/32kGZQM
There are 258 million migrants around the world. Some work in banks, others for the #NHS, some care for their elderly parents and others moved to guarantee a better future for their children. No matter why they moved, all have the right to access #healthcare.
Yet this basic #humanright is under threat. Around Europe, some of the most vulnerable #migrants are being excluded from healthcare: children, pregnant women, and homeless people. #MigrantsDay
Governments must step up and guarantee no one is excluded – especially migrants in vulnerable circumstances.
#Healthcare is a right, no matter what passport you hold.
Read the full report >>doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/publications/ #MigrantsDay
#Healthcare is a right, no matter what passport you hold.
Read the full report >>doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/publications/ #MigrantsDay
1/ Today we celebrate #MigrantsDay!
At the @ENDFGM_Network we are currently focusing on mapping asylum rights in relation to FGM
In 2017, 66,000 women and girls coming from FGM-practising countries applied for asylum in Europe & over 24,000 of them are potential FGM-survivors
At the @ENDFGM_Network we are currently focusing on mapping asylum rights in relation to FGM
In 2017, 66,000 women and girls coming from FGM-practising countries applied for asylum in Europe & over 24,000 of them are potential FGM-survivors
2/ In 2013, 19% of asylum female applicants in Europe were from FGM-practising countries
In 2017, this number rose to 28%
Women seeking asylum in Europe are increasingly potentially at risk of Female Genital Mutilation
#RefugeesWelcome
Source: @Refugees
In 2017, this number rose to 28%
Women seeking asylum in Europe are increasingly potentially at risk of Female Genital Mutilation
#RefugeesWelcome
Source: @Refugees
3/ 500,000 women & girls living in Europe are FGM-survivors
European countries ought to provide appropriate healthcare with:
👉 FGM trained healthcare professionals
👉 FGM specific healthcare facilities such as the @NHS clinics
👉 FGM focused psychological support
European countries ought to provide appropriate healthcare with:
👉 FGM trained healthcare professionals
👉 FGM specific healthcare facilities such as the @NHS clinics
👉 FGM focused psychological support
Today is #MigrantsDay.
Many migrants often lack access to health services and financial protection for health.
The right to health applies to everyone - irrespective of nationality, race, colour, sex or other status.
bit.ly/2XYAjmp
#WeTogether
Many migrants often lack access to health services and financial protection for health.
The right to health applies to everyone - irrespective of nationality, race, colour, sex or other status.
bit.ly/2XYAjmp
#WeTogether
@pahowho @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHO_Europe @WHOWPRO @WHOSEARO Time to remind world leaders:
HEALTH IS A HUMAN RIGHT
It’s time for #HealthForAll
#MigrantsDay #WeTogether
HEALTH IS A HUMAN RIGHT
It’s time for #HealthForAll
#MigrantsDay #WeTogether
@pahowho @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHO_Europe @WHOWPRO @WHOSEARO It’s #MigrantsDay.
The access of migrants and refugees to quality, essential health services is critical to achieve #HealthForAll.
bit.ly/2XYAjmp
#WeTogether
The access of migrants and refugees to quality, essential health services is critical to achieve #HealthForAll.
bit.ly/2XYAjmp
#WeTogether
Launch of “ #RespondingToCrisis : Reflections from the edge of discipline” zine #MigrantsDay e.issuu.com/anonymous-embe…
Thanks to assistant editor @NatalieEmma123 ! @KeeleOf @KeeleUniversity @NWC_DTP @ahrcpress @KeeleInclusion
