Monday 21 December - 27 December 2020 Mumbai TheThe Year : 2nd Editor - in - Chief Issue No. : 41 HULAHULHULAHUL TTimesimes Mr. Ravi Singh Initiative by HULAHUL Foundation INTERNATIONAL HUMAN SOLIDARITY DAY: 20 DECEMBER n our day-to-day conversations, solidarity is used synonymous to unity and Covid 19 harmony. In addition to its common usage, the Millennium Declaration identified Isolidarity as one of the basic and This year the International Human Solidarity foundational values of 21st Century's Day comes in the amidst of a battle still being International Relations. It stated that “who fought, the global population is fighting a war either suffer or benefit least deserve help from against the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the those who benefit most.” pandemic has resulted in impediments in all walks of life and has affected everyone, the History poor have borne a larger share of the burden. Thousands among the poor sections of the The United Nations Organization is society who worked mostly field jobs as known to have been founded on the labourers and workers lost their jobs, another fundamentals of unity and harmony among its few thousands were laid off as lockdowns members. It is the 'united' in the United were imposed and ground work halted. A few Nations Organisation that makes it so months into the pandemic the economic powerful and effective. This unity is situation ballooned into a full-blown crisis. expressed through the concept of collective Inflation reached an all-time high and was security and international peace and complemented by a rapidly increasing development, which further depends upon the unemployment. culture of solidarity among the nations. Thus, According to the World Bank, the pandemic is realizing the importance of international estimated to add 115 million people into solidarity and its contribution in fulfilling the extreme poverty. The global extreme poverty Millennium Development Goals, the United will rise for the first time in 20 years. Nations General Assembly established a Hence, on the poverty eradication front World Solidarity Fund to contribute to the instead of taking a step further, the pandemic efforts undertaken in promoting unity and made us take a lot many steps backwards. The eradicating poverty. The fund was set up as a financial crisis induced by the pandemic, trust fund of the United Nations Development Programme. It was founded on 20 December greatly widened the already existing inequalities in the society. It is in pertinence to our 2002 and became a reality in February 2003. In 2005, to further the cause and aid the motive global community which has been widely affected by augmenting inequalities that of eradicating poverty, the United Nations General Assembly decided to celebrate 20th developing and enhancing solidarity as a fundamental value is now more instrumental than December, the day of the establishment of the World Solidarity Fund, as the International ever. It is an integral element for maximising our welfare, growth and development. Human Solidarity Day every year. Conclusion Aim Since this day is mainly focused on reducing inequalities through the spirit of solidarity, it is This day aims to promote solidarity and raise awareness about the significant impact it crucial that immediate steps are implemented to provide a helping hand to those who have can have in the global fight against poverty and inequality. The objective is to aid the global taken a major hit in the pandemic and also implement long term measures to create an eradication of poverty and address inequality issues in developing countries with a special economic safety net against such events in the future. focus on the poorer segments of the society. This day also increases familiarity and knowledge in the field of international relations and how the culture of solidarity impacts it. It **** also contributes in advancing international development agendas and global understanding. On this day, several topics affecting poverty and solidarity are raised and debated. Universalisation and accessibility of health care and education top the list. Other subjects in the likeness of corruption, terrorism and calamities are also a part of the parley. www.hulahulfoundation.org www.twitter.com/hulahulgrp www.facebook.com/hulahulgrp www.youtube.com/hulahulfoundation www.instagram.com/hulahul_foundation https://www.linkedin.com/in/hulahul-foundation-89964b161/ The HULAHUL Times 2 Monday 21 December - 27 December 2020 Mumbai GOA LIBERATION DAY: 19 DECEMBER INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION DAY : 18 DECEMBER oa is the smallest state of India with a history as big as country. On 19th igration has been taking place since centuries, it has been an evidence of December, we celebrate the liberation of Goa and its subsequent inclusion into people's efforts to overcome difficult times and aim for a better standard of Gthe Indian nation. This year as Goa celebrates its 59th liberation day, the state Mlife. In the world today, advanced communication and transportation coupled retains its own distinctive personality by being a cultural blend of Indian and Portuguese with ease of access to knowledge has resulted in migration becoming a global phenomenon. traditions and cultures. History : In 1990, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the International The arrival of the Portuguese (15th century to 17th century) : In the 15th century, Convention on Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Vasco da Gama, a famous Portuguese explorer discovered a route to India and arrived at the Families. It was adopted on 18th of December. About a decade a later, on 4th December 2000, west coast state of Goa. In 1510, the Portuguese conquered the state by overthrowing the then the UN decided to work for the betterment of the augmenting migrant labour force worldwide ruling Bijapur Sultan, Yusuf Adil Shah and hence established in Goa a Portuguese settlement. and as a result 18th December, the anniversary of the International Convention in this regard, Due to being a Portuguese colony, Goa went on to become a major trade centre which resulted was announced to be the International Migrants Day. in it becoming the largest city in Asia at the time. With a population of more than 40,000 people along 300 churches, Goa came to be known as the 'Rome of the east'. In the coming Global forum on migration and development : After the dialogue, the Belgium several decades, the Portuguese went on to colonise several parts of the country especially on Government established the Global Forum on Migration and Development as a “voluntary, the west coast. non-binding and informal consultative process”. This forum was accessible for and open to all member states of the United Nations and observers. The forum provides a platform for all The British Colonisers (18th century to 1947) : After nearly 200 years, their rule was nations to address and discuss all issues and topics related to migration and its impact on challenged and diminished by the British colonisers of India. The Portuguese lost a lot of development. The forum also serves as a path to bring together Government expertise from all possessions in the country but by the end of the 18th century, there rule stabilised forming regions of the world. It encourages dialogues, cooperation and partnerships among several 'Estado da India Portuguesa' i.e., the State of Portuguese India. The state was limited to Goa, nations and also promotes and facilitates the achievement various goals at the national, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Anjediva Island, with Goa being the largest regional and global levels. territory. Recent Developments : Ten years later in September of 2016, the United Nations General Indian Independence ( 1947-1961) : After India gained freedom from the British rule in Assembly organised a high-level summit. The aim of the summit was to discuss large 1947, India requested the Portuguese to vacate their territory of Goa and hand it over to India. movements of refugees and migrants. The summit acted as a pivotal moment for improving In accordance to the Portuguese government's approach for its overseas territories, they the governance of international migration and developing a better international response. In refused to cede their territory in India. December 2018, the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration in Marrakech adopted the Global Compact. The conference Operation Vijay (1961) : Years after the Indian independence, Portuguese were still not laid stress on a united and cooperative approach by all nations to maximize the advantages of willing to grant Goa its long due freedom. After many unsuccessful talks and discussions, the migration and reduce the associated impediments. It underscored values such as state then Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru resorted to a military intervention for the sovereignty, responsibility sharing and human rights. cause. As a result, in 1961, the Indian armed forces launched Operation Vijay to free Goa. Goa's freedom fight was fought at two fronts, one inside Goa and other outside it. There were An issue of concern : Although all the dialogues and conferences focus on the fact that small scale revolts inside the colony. On the 17th of December 1961, the Indian army with all international migration contributes substantially to development, it has also been stressed and its three arms (military, air and navy) launched the operation which last 36 hours. The Indian often underlined that international migration cannot be treated as a substitute for army with a strength of 30,000 conquered the 3000 personnel army of the Portuguese without development. Migration should be a result of a choice and not a compulsion. In a world like resorting to violence. Thus, freeing the Portuguese colonies in India. The Portuguese ours, more often than not migration is a result poverty, conflict and human rights violations in Governor General Manuel Antonio Vassalo Da Silva announced the freedom of Goa on 18th the countries of origin.