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Integration and Development: from Reaction to Action Integration and Development: From Reaction to Action Proceedings of the Sixth International Forum on Migration and Peace Edited by Leonir Mario Chiarello Integration and Development: From Reaction to Action Proceedings of the Sixth International Forum on Migration and Peace Edited by Leonir Mario Chiarello CS 2020 Scalabrini International Migration Network (SIMN) New York The Scalabrini International Migration Network (SIMN) is a not-for profit organization established to safeguard the dignity and the rights of migrants, refugees, seafarers, itinerants and people on the move worldwide. The opinions expressed in this book are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Scalabrini International Migration Network (SIMN). Integration and Development: From Reaction to Action Proceedings of the Sixth International Forum on Migration and Peace First Edition Copyright © 2020 by Scalabrini International Migration Network Inc. 307 E 60th Street New York 10022-1505 Tel. +1 (212) 913-0207 e-mail: [email protected] www.simn-global.org All rights reserved. Published by: Scalabrini International Migration Network (SIMN). Editor and coordinator: Leonir Mario Chiarello CS Revision and Proofreading: Sharon Granados, Dominique Cagliuso, Martha Madrid. Layout and cover design: Josue Bustillo. ISBN-978-0-9960560-6-9 Table of Contents Acknowledgments.........................................................................................1 Preface............................................................................................................2 First Part Audience with His Holiness Pope Francis..................................................4 Opening Remarks...........................................................................................4 H.E. Silvano Tomasi CS Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development Testimony of Migrants and Refugees.............................................................5 Testimony of Migrant Family with Children Escaping from Eritrea.......................................................................5 Testimony of Peruvian Migrant Ofelia Cueva................................................6 Centro Integrado de Atención al Migrante (CIAMI) Santiago of Chile Testimony of Cortelucci Italian-Portuguese Family in Toronto, Canada .....7 Dr. Hans-Gert Pöttering.................................................................................8 President of the European Parliament (ret.) Chairman of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Address of His Holiness Pope Francis to the Participants of the VI International Forum on Migration and Peace.................................10 Second Part Handling the Current Migration Crisis: Opening Remarks..................17 Welcoming and Opening Remarks...............................................................17 Fr. Leonir Chiarello CS Executive Director Scalabrini International Migration Network (SIMN) Opening Remarks.........................................................................................19 H.E. Silvano Tomasi CS Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development Opening Remarks..........................................................................................21 Mario Giro Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development of Italy Opening Remarks..........................................................................................25 Dr. Hans-Gert Pöttering President of the European Parliament (ret.) Chairman of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Opening Remarks.........................................................................................27 Fr. Sandro Gazzola c.s. Superior General Missionaries of Saint Charles Borromeo, Scalabrinians Third Part Handling the Current Migration Crisis: Humanitarian and Integration Programs..................................29 Global Refugee Situation..............................................................................29 Alexander Betts Professor of Forced Migration and International Affairs and Director of the Refugee Studies Centre University of Oxford Migration Crisis: Global Phenomenon and Perceptions...............................35 Kevin Appleby Director of International Policies Scalabrini International Migration Network (SIMN) and Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) News Beyond the Walls: The Story of the Migration Phenomenon in European Information.....................................................................39 Paola Barretta Senior Researcher for the Osservatorio di Pavia The Crisis in Migration Policy and Refugee Protection in the United States.......................................................42 Donald Kerwin Executive Director Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) The US Policy Crisis.....................................................................................42 Immigration Enforcement.............................................................................42 Refugees and National Security....................................................................44 The Work of CMS in the Fields of Migration Policy and Refugee Protection..........................................................................46 Fourth Part Promoting Better Integration Programs as a Common Responsibility: The Role of Governments, International Organizations and Civil Society Organizations..........................................................50 Migration Governance in Italy......................................................................50 Mr. Domenico Manzione Undersecretary of the Interior of Italy Migration Governance in Germany...............................................................54 Mr. Hans-Georg Engelke State Secretary Federal Ministry of the Interior of Germany Labor Integration and Migration Policies.....................................................58 Manuela Tomei Director of the Working Conditions and Equality Department International Labour Organization Sharing Responsibilities in Migration Governance......................................64 Luigi Maria Vignali Principal Director for Migration Policies Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Fifth Part Concrete Solutions: “Decentralized Integration” – An Example for a Better Integration Practice in Europe?......................................67 Concrete Solutions: “Decentralized Integration” – an Example for a Better Integration Practice in Germany.....................................................67 Benedict Göbel Coordinator for Integration Policy Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Integration Policy in Germany – the Institutional Framework.....................68 1. Example Case 1: “I Am a Viernheimer” in Viernheim.............................70 2. Example Case 2: “Work and Integration for Refugees (WIR)” in Hamburg.............71 3. Example Case 3: “Social Pilots” in the Salzland District.........................72 4. Example Case 4: “Flüchtlingsfirma Anpacken” – the Refugee Company in Geestland...............................................73 Conclusion....................................................................................................75 Concrete Solutions: A Refugee in My Home Project...................................76 Oliviero Forti Director of the Immigration Division Caritas Italy Concrete Solutions: The Casa Scalabrini 634 Project..................................78 Emanuele Selleri Executive Director Casa Scalabrini 634 Beginnings....................................................................................................78 Where We Are?.............................................................................................78 What We Do?................................................................................................79 Working Together for the Common Good....................................................80 Concrete Solutions: The Role of Municipalities...........................................81 Matteo Biffoni Mayor of Prato Delegate for Migration Policies National Association of Italian Municipalities (ANCI) Concrete Solutions: The Role of Civil Society Organizations.....................83 Fr. Mussie Zerai Co-founder of the Agency for Cooperation and Development (AHCS) Sixth Part Concrete Solutions: Resettlement Policies and Humanitarian Corridors – Lessons Learned And Next Steps................................................86 Concrete Solutions: Humanitarian Corridors in Italy...................................86 Daniela Pompei Responsible for the Service to the Immigrants Community of Sant’Egidio Concrete Solutions: Humanitarian Programs in Brazil.................................88 Paulo Sergio de Almeida Director of the National Council of Immigration of Brazil (CNIG) Concrete Solutions: The Scalabrini Model of Employment, Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation........................................91 Fr. Florenzo Rigoni CS Director of “Casa del Migrante Scalabrini” of Tapachula Seventh Part Migration and Development: Fostering Innovative Partnerships..............................................94 Migration in an Inclusive Economy..............................................................94 H.E. Pietro Parolin Secretary of State of the Holy See The Economy................................................................................................94 Relations Between States – Migration..........................................................96 Conclusion..................................................................................................100 Migration
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