Conflict, and by extension displacement, tend to be reduced to merely “tribal”, “sectarian” or “religious” explanations. This Western colonial amnesia ignores the very real legacies of #colonialism, #imperialism, White supremacy, #capitalism and divide and rule that remain entrenched in post-colonial societies, fuelling endless cycles of death and violence. This #WorldRefugeeDay, we hope to counter this colonial amnesia by remembering the root causes of #displacement. Today, the creation of millions of refugees from Africa and the Middle East is deeply linked to Western nation-state building (specifically the ‘Scramble for Africa’ and the mandate system), colonial legacies, and Western corporate or military interventions. As refugees flee to Europe, it is important to remember Europe’s hand in causing their suffering and displacing them from their homes. Migrant, including refugee, liberation cannot be achieved without #decolonisation. Until Western intervention ceases, and reparations are given to communities affected by colonialism and imperialism, displacement will continue. Read more: https://buff.ly/3VyIdC1
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Such an important and necessary article. Addressing root causes is vital. This insightful article by the Migrants' Rights Network sheds light on the historical and systemic factors contributing to creating #refugees, such as the enduring legacies of #colonialism, #imperialism, and Western interventions. Regrettably, this denial of root causes extends beyond displacement and affects many other areas, increasing the need for civil society to take responsibility in addressing these fundamental issues. Failing to address these root causes makes it incredibly challenging to envision a world that is truly changing for the better. As consultants committed to supporting those driving positive change, we believe it's essential to confront the root causes of global issues head-on.
Conflict, and by extension displacement, tend to be reduced to merely “tribal”, “sectarian” or “religious” explanations. This Western colonial amnesia ignores the very real legacies of #colonialism, #imperialism, White supremacy, #capitalism and divide and rule that remain entrenched in post-colonial societies, fuelling endless cycles of death and violence. This #WorldRefugeeDay, we hope to counter this colonial amnesia by remembering the root causes of #displacement. Today, the creation of millions of refugees from Africa and the Middle East is deeply linked to Western nation-state building (specifically the ‘Scramble for Africa’ and the mandate system), colonial legacies, and Western corporate or military interventions. As refugees flee to Europe, it is important to remember Europe’s hand in causing their suffering and displacing them from their homes. Migrant, including refugee, liberation cannot be achieved without #decolonisation. Until Western intervention ceases, and reparations are given to communities affected by colonialism and imperialism, displacement will continue. Read more: https://buff.ly/3VyIdC1
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We must realize that Late Stage Capitalism is far more destructive than Colonialism or Early Stage Capitalism. As of now, we have to contend with rampant Fascism in Europe and the US (Israel is a given). This is the time when the alternative paths get consolidated.
Conflict, and by extension displacement, tend to be reduced to merely “tribal”, “sectarian” or “religious” explanations. This Western colonial amnesia ignores the very real legacies of #colonialism, #imperialism, White supremacy, #capitalism and divide and rule that remain entrenched in post-colonial societies, fuelling endless cycles of death and violence. This #WorldRefugeeDay, we hope to counter this colonial amnesia by remembering the root causes of #displacement. Today, the creation of millions of refugees from Africa and the Middle East is deeply linked to Western nation-state building (specifically the ‘Scramble for Africa’ and the mandate system), colonial legacies, and Western corporate or military interventions. As refugees flee to Europe, it is important to remember Europe’s hand in causing their suffering and displacing them from their homes. Migrant, including refugee, liberation cannot be achieved without #decolonisation. Until Western intervention ceases, and reparations are given to communities affected by colonialism and imperialism, displacement will continue. Read more: https://buff.ly/3VyIdC1
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Programme Associate - United Nations Refugee Agency | Project Management, Budgeting, Data Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration
War often brings immense suffering and loss, both for individuals and societies. Advocating for a ceasefire is a call for compassion, diplomacy, and dialogue to address conflicts, seeking peaceful resolutions rather than perpetuating violence. It emphasizes the human cost of war and the urgent need for collective efforts to build a more harmonious world. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency plays a critical role in offering essential assistance to refugees displaced by war, providing them with shelter, food, and medical care. By supporting the UNHCR, you contribute to defending the dignity and rights of those who have been forced to flee their homes due to unjustified wars. This assistance not only meets immediate needs but also aims to restore a sense of normalcy and respect for the basic rights of individuals affected by displacement. Continuous support is vital in upholding humanitarian values and fostering a compassionate global community. #HumanitariansAtWork #refugees #refugeesupport #peace #solidarity #harmony #nowar #ceasefirenow #weneedyou #supportus #unhcr #donatenow
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After thorough analysis I realised that there are two basic and fundamental structural defects in the constitution of UN which are 1. Veto Power System for the permanent members of the security council of UN. Since there is a body of all stakeholders in the form of General Assembly wherein all member- countries of the UN are represented there is absolutely no need of Security Council to accept or reject the resolutions passed by General Assembly. As such Security Council should be dissolved forthwith. 2. All member countries of UN are not signatory to the Rome statute consequently some countries are not under the International Criminal Court (ICC) whereas all the member countries have to be under the jurisdiction of ICC so that peace prevails in the world. . Due to these defects America has made a mockery of the UN as it is reduced to a puppet in the hands of the America. Consequently America with some allies have invaded several Muslim countries like Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya and looted these countries then leaving these countries after the loot is complete. Presently America with the help of Israel (both countries are not under the jurisdiction of ICC) is demolishing, cold blooded mass murders, devastation, destruction , displacement, ethenic cleansing, murder especially of children and women and genocide and the whole world including the UN have to be mute spectators of all this and nobody has the powers to question them because of these defects in the constitution of UN. More than seven decades have passed by but the above-mentioned defects in the constitution of UN were not rectified. Non-rectification of these defects has created a very grave situation as instead of peace maintaining organisation UN became a weapon of blackmailing and means of invading and looting the rich countries by some countries which were having the veto power also besides these countries were not signatory to the Rome statute consequently these countries were not under the jurisdiction of ICC. As the result these countries became law per se and virtually became terrorist countries of the world because they were not answerable to any forum for whatever they do. They invaded and looted several countries so much so they created terrorist groups also. Now the climax of lawlessness has reached in Palestine where total devastation, destruction, cold blooded mass murders, genocide, ethenic cleansing, kidnapping and rape of innocent and unarmed civilians is being done and the whole world including UN have to be mute spectators because of the basic and fundamental defects in the constitution of UN have not been rectified. This is the highest time these defects are rectified by the General Assembly. Let General Assembly wake up after decades of slumber and rectify the defects as proposed above.
On the first day of Eid,,, A Palestinian girl bids farewell to her father killed by an Israeli air strike that bombed a home in the Braij refugee camp. By @hani.aburezeq
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A post from a friend: why no one is mentioning the hostages that are being terrorized every minute of every day in captivity? why is no one mentioning the morning and suffering of the families of the victims of Oct 7th? why is no one mentioning that Hamas actions is what triggered this reaction and this misery for the Palestinian people? why is no one acknowledging that years of struggle created a generation that glees and find horrifying demonic acts exhilarating and heroic? why the money was spent on tunnels instead of building the best beach resort son the beautiful Mediterranean? why all the efforts were placed to create military equipment factories but no factories to make medicine or electricity or purify water? why did the Palestinian leader impose on hosting countries in 1948 not to give" Laisse Passer" to the refugees and they insisted that they will be kept in refugee camps? why is the two state solution is unacceptable, after 75 years of wars, the leadership realize that a war with Israel is unwinnable, and every aggression is met 100X stronger response? why no one asks about the real believers that go out and heroically die because they believed the lies of the billionaires leading them? why no one asks why is it said many the leaders are considered billionaires? , < (Yasser Arafat estimated worth when he died was $1.3 billions.) ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS MAYBE YOU WILL CHANGE YOUR MIND.
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Who is fleeing across the Central Mediterranean and why? For our new report ‘Humanity Overboard’, we have broken down the survivors on board Humanity 1 between September 2022 and March 2024 according to their countries of origin – and asked 190 of them about their reasons for fleeing. The map in this post shows the ten most common of the 32 nationalities of the survivors on board Humanity 1 up to March 2024. With 450 people, over 20% of the survivors came from Syria. All Syrians interviewed in the survey stated that they had to flee because of the war in their home country. At the same time, it is not only the armed conflict that causes people to leave the country. The political, economic, and social consequences of the war are also cited by around 80% of Syrians surveyed. This shows that the causes of displacement are always multidimensional and mutually dependent. In our #report published last week, you can learn more about the refugee stories and causes of the survivors. In addition to the facts, it also contains eyewitness reports from the rescue missions with the Humanity 1: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gM5gQ8uw
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Don't miss our latest report: two years after Russia's invasion of #Ukraine, over 10,200 lives have been lost, with more than 19,300 wounded and millions displaced. What is life like now for those affected? Dive into our study, conducted in collaboration with the Norwegian Refugee Council, for insights into the experiences of people in Ukraine. #CommunityEngagement #DigitalEngagement #ParticipationRevolution
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Very important article. Please read 👇
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VERY TRUE: Kenneth Roth in The Guardian: Israel’s vendetta against the United Nations UNRWA, United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (Unrwa), illustrates the callousness with which Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government has fought the war in #Gaza. It also reflects an effort to use Hamas’s 7 October attack as an opportunity for demographic re-engineering.” #israel #palestine #ethniccleansing #genocide #deportation #apartheid Francesca Albanese Helen Clark PAX for peace Oxfam Novib B'Tselem Berber van der Woude Breaking the Silence Rabbis For Human Rights - North America Human Rights Watch Freedom House Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken Nederlandse Vereniging voor de Verenigde Naties World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) HCSS - The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies The Clingendael Institute Haaretz Civil Society Platform for Peacebuilding and Statebuilding (CSPPS) Peter van Sluijs Mark Rutte Sigrid Kaag
Israel’s attempt to destroy Unrwa is part of its starvation strategy in Gaza | Kenneth Roth
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Welcome to Extreme Investor Network, where we provide unique insights and analysis on current economic events. Today, we are discussing President Joe Biden's plan to allow Palestinians to seek refuge in America. This move has sparked controversy and raised questions about the United States' role in the conflict between Israel and Palestine. #America #Palestinian #Refugees
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