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Migration and Present Day Policies: Challenging Human Rights and Dignity
Nora Sveaass
University of Oslo/Mental Health and Human Rights Info, Norway
Few areas are more challenging to human rights than migration. At a global level, policies to regulate or protect migration looms high on the political agenda. Politicians worldwide compete to adopt measures that deter, stop or even punish migration. The policies and regulations adopted often mean brutal hindrances and diminished rights to migrants – denial of border-crossings, threats, deprivation of liberty and severe obstructions.
The presentation will explore the human rights issues at stake, in particular given the present global situation and the dominating political trends and powers. It will discuss how psychologists may contribute to the protection of the human rights and dignities of the migrants, how social processes allowing for active participation, contribution and coexistence can develop.
