Clandestine migration Photo

Photographer’s Note

I decided to upload this image despite its poor quality, because I think it's important to speak about problems like that. It's a humorous shot somehow but it treats a dramatic problem.
For clandestine immigrants, driven by fear of persecution or the desire to improve their lives, their suffering does not end at the frontiers of Europe
Every year hundreds of people die trying to cross Europe's borders illegally. Even more numerous are the victims of exploitation and poor treatment in the European countries where they are illegal residents. It is true that we do not have precise figures, but the number of clandestine immigrants has been estimated at several million, and this figure continues to climb. This is a source of public resentment that has to be redressed, failing which dangerous social and political tensions could result.
In view of its importance, the international debate focuses mainly on how to reduce clandestine migration, but little attention is paid to the situation of illegal migrants in the countries of transit and destination, especially protecting their rights. There is no broad legal instrument to cover clandestine migration and the situation of clandestine migrants.
In September, the Council of Europe called for support for a single and global pan-European instrument for the European Union and all of the member countries of the Council of Europe, enabling them to control clandestine migration equitably, effectively and in concert. For members of parliament, this "charter of intent" should enshrine the following principles:
- Policies to deal with clandestine migration should not prevent Member States from protecting those in real need of international protection - efficient handling of asylum requests is fundamental.
- Clandestine migrants should not be deprived of their rights or their dignity. In addition, they should be informed of the possibility of regularising their situation where this is possible, and of the benefits of a voluntary departure.
One means of dealing with clandestine migrations would be to set up a system to manage migrations that both citizens of the host country and migrants could trust. A general initiative aimed at tackling the underlying causes of large-scale migration in the direction of and within Europe is required as a counterpart to the charter.

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lestans (15486) 2007-10-03 15:00

Questa volta non concordo con Giorgio e penso che in ogni posto bisognerebbe portare avanti pensieri su questi problemi, che sono i problemi del mondo.
Non li risolverò io nè nessuno di noi, ma Alberto ci dà ogni volta un po' di coscienza in più ed è quello che piano piano sposta le montagne
Grazie, grazie!
Livia

delic (6735) 2007-10-03 16:59

Ciao Alberto,
You bring up important issues and share with us pictures from lesser traveled spots. Living in a country that acts as a bridge on the illegal immigration routes, I appreciate your note and the difficulty in coping with the problem. The photo is well-seen and framed. Indeed, it is humorous and poignant at the same time. Look forward to seeing more of your work. Regards,
Hakan

Clementi (44805) 2007-10-04 0:35

Ciao Alberto ,
hai portato alla ribalta un drammatico problema e non di facile soluzione , certo sarebbe bello evitare queste migrazioni, creando nei loro paesi stabilita' politica ed una vita dignotosa delle persone , l'impegno credo dovrebbe essere questo magari utilizzando gli stessi fondi che si usano per reprimere queste migrazioni , ma credo che sia un discorso troppo lungo e magari non e' neanche la sede adatta .
un saluto
Giorgio

japiey (9497) 2007-10-04 0:51

Hello Alberto.

That's a good framing.
It's interesting how you frame such a subject and that too, with the energy that it should have.
Salutes, dear friend.
Take care :)

jean paul

Deepforest (8813) 2007-10-04 5:59

Hi Alberto,
interesting shot and very absorbing note, paing attension toward important problem of clandestine migration. Good framing and colours.
Best regards,
Andrzej

vincz (19043) 2007-10-04 12:23

Tu touches un sacre probleme qui ne cesse d'etre d'actualite en France ou l'on essaie bien souvent de se voiler la face sur une realite dont on prefere ne pas entendre parler. J'aime beaucoup ta compsotion avec le betail sur le toit et l'affiche a l'arrierre de la camionette. Je te souhaite une bonne soiree!

paololg (14027) 2007-10-04 15:06

Ciao Alberto,
In prima battuta la foto è simpatica, con il bestiame sul portapacchi che ti guarda quasi contento di partire, ma leggendo il titolo e le tue preziose note, il discorso si fa più serio. Non so se questa è la sede più opportuna per aprire un dibattito sulla migrazione, sta di fatto però, che la fotografia è un modo di comunicare spesso più efficacie delle parole, perchè ti dà delle sensazioni immediate, visive, che ti colpiscono. E se qualcuno vuole dire qualcosa, ben venga se lo fa con le immagini. Specialmente se vuole aiutare il prossimo. Continua così.
Un abbraccio.
Paolo.

brevbrev14 (372) 2007-10-05 1:27

ciao ALberto un' altra immagine molto bella di vita quotidiana..
la vecchia macchina e il trasporto del bestiame..
una bellissima immagine!!
sono molto contenta dei tuoi ultimi lavori, sempre più belli!
spero tu stia bene! :))))))))
ciao!
Valeria

Silvio1953 (42495) 2007-10-05 11:53

Ciao Alberto, qualità povera?
Non mi sembra la foto di per se stessa è interessante e bella ed il problema che affronti nella tua nnota non può certo essere liquidato con poche parole di commento ad una foto, hai comunque fatto bene a proporcelo, un momento in più di riflessione è sempre utile, ciao Silvio

Wanda1 (11015) 2007-10-07 8:38

Hi Alberto,
A well seen and captured image, and a good message that you are getting accross. Well composed with the people selling good on either side of the vehicle.
Regards
Wanda

maximage (13542) 2007-10-07 14:23

Salut Alberto,
J'adore ta composition très insolite et pleine de dépaysement!
Comme d'habitude ta note est super intéressante et aussi un peu dramatique.
Bonne semaine et amitiés.
max

clio (22937) 2007-10-14 8:41

Ciao Alberto,
Merci de parler de ce problème énorme et qui malheureusement ne risque pas de s'arranger dans les prochaines années. Ta note sur les droits des immigrants est très intéressante. Les décisions prises en ce moment en France me font avoir honte de mon pays (test ADN pour avoir droit à un regroupement familial).
Cette photo est belle, mais sans mauvais jeu de mots, on pourrait dire que c'est de l'humour noir!
A bientôt.
Diane

sarahnatalie (693) 2007-10-25 20:34

Hi Alberto,
Thank you for this powerful image and for shedding light on a very big worldwide problem. I think the same thing could be said for refugee claimants living in second, third, or fourth countries of assylum who are trying to gain the rights to stay and who are often maltreated by the 'host' country. I am feeling especially passionate about these issues and I really like that you have shared them here. Also, I don't think the image is poor technically at all really. So, that's a nice thing about this post too!
Sarah

Jeppo (12010) 2007-11-29 5:00

Ciao Alberto,

ottimo reportage fotografico. mi piace l'idea ed apprezzo vedere che TE é utilizzato anche per questo tipo di immagini e non solo per tramonti incantati.

TFS
Silvio GARDA