Mediterranean migrations: NGO as the voice of the voiceless? DOI

Daniela La Foresta,

M. Buonocore

Civil Szemle, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 21(2), С. 105 - 120

Опубликована: Июнь 24, 2024

The Mediterranean Sea has always represented a unique melting pot of cultures and peoples, holding strategic position: since the mid-1990s it been preferred route for migrants to reach European continent. Adverse weather conditions overcrowded illegal routes, as well difficult management emergency by EU, make one most dangerous with reports migrant accidents being an everyday occurrence. Since 2014, approximately 29.000 have gone missing or died in Mediterranean, highest number fatalities recorded 2016 central (UNHCR, 2022). complexity situation indicates how cannot be solved solely countries affected phenomenon: indeed, cooperation coordination states, NGOs, other maritime agencies are nec­essary. NGOs play role situation, Council Europe calling on states cooperate constructively ensure effective protection human rights. Approximately 38 NGO ships conducted SAR operations between 2022 (FRA). This research aims analyze online communication pre-eminent that operate Sea. Greater importance is attributed strategies: through them, organiza­tions can spread their values promote actions, while raising public awareness. Thus, focus core tactics used achieve goals.

Язык: Английский

Libya in transition: governance challenges and civil society’s prospects in political and economic reforms DOI Creative Commons
Noureddine Selmi

Global Security Health Science and Policy, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 10(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 3, 2025

This article examines Libya's complex landscape, marked by a persistently weak state apparatus since the Gaddafi era, which continues to raise significant concerns. Following 2011 revolution, Libya has remained battleground of conflict and war. study investigates factors influencing transition, with particular focus on role civil society in governance political economic reforms. The research draws two qualitative studies that complement researcher's expertise Libyan context. first involved on-site meetings discussions, while second included 32 interviews conducted late 2023 early 2024. Participants, comprising politicians, economists, academics, leaders, provided diverse perspectives. Key findings highlight lack strong institutions rule law, challenges reforms amid ongoing conflict, scepticism towards society, makes its more difficult. offers theoretical perspectives invaluable information foster facilitate engagement transition. Additionally, it provides recommendations for creating an enabling environment transition countries facing similar conditions, such as those during Arab Spring.

Язык: Английский

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Exploitation and Violence in the Experiences of Refugees Traveling from Sub-Saharan Africa to Italy DOI
Russell Rice Manzano

Journal of Asian and African Studies, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 25, 2025

While refugees from sub-Saharan Africa encounter many difficulties after they flee their home countries, the time that spend in Libya has become increasingly dangerous. Based on ethnographic research conducted 2015, 2016, and 2018 at six refugee centers Siracusa, Sicily, I examine unaccompanied minor refugees’ experiences with violence crossing Libyan border. Refugees are often arrested by militias falsely imprisoned. Furthermore, subjected to modern slavery when local farmers pay “bail” leave detention Libya. Due increase criminal groups controlling borders sea travel Italy, Mediterranean Sea route changed, creating additional risks for transit.

Язык: Английский

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Civil Society and Migration Governance across European Borderlands DOI Open Access
Paolo Cuttitta, Antoine Pécoud, Melissa Phillips

и другие.

Journal of Intercultural Studies, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 44(1), С. 1 - 11

Опубликована: Дек. 27, 2022

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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Mediterranean migrations: NGO as the voice of the voiceless? DOI

Daniela La Foresta,

M. Buonocore

Civil Szemle, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 21(2), С. 105 - 120

Опубликована: Июнь 24, 2024

The Mediterranean Sea has always represented a unique melting pot of cultures and peoples, holding strategic position: since the mid-1990s it been preferred route for migrants to reach European continent. Adverse weather conditions overcrowded illegal routes, as well difficult management emergency by EU, make one most dangerous with reports migrant accidents being an everyday occurrence. Since 2014, approximately 29.000 have gone missing or died in Mediterranean, highest number fatalities recorded 2016 central (UNHCR, 2022). complexity situation indicates how cannot be solved solely countries affected phenomenon: indeed, cooperation coordination states, NGOs, other maritime agencies are nec­essary. NGOs play role situation, Council Europe calling on states cooperate constructively ensure effective protection human rights. Approximately 38 NGO ships conducted SAR operations between 2022 (FRA). This research aims analyze online communication pre-eminent that operate Sea. Greater importance is attributed strategies: through them, organiza­tions can spread their values promote actions, while raising public awareness. Thus, focus core tactics used achieve goals.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

0