Strength lies in differences, not in similarities.

The reasons for emigration are as diverse as the people who do emigrate ...Here are some examples for economic migration:<ul><li>poverty </li><li>desire for better economic opportunities and improved living conditions </li></ul>Other reasons for mass migration are:<ul><li>environmental catastrophes </li><li>religious persecution </li><li>political oppression </li><li>(civil) war</li></ul>As a consequence of these circumstances, people leave their former place in droves in search for liberty and safety.

Reasons for emigrating 🗺 👣

In times of an economic boom countries often recruit foreign workers:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">e.g. when Germany 🇩🇪 hired "guest workers" in the 1950s</li><li class="ql-align-justify">e.g. in the USA 🇺🇸 immigrants gave rise to the concept of the melting pot, where all ethnic identities were merged to the American one</li></ul>Sadly, wars are not only a historical topic, but an actual problem in many areas worldwide. A few sample are:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">PAST: After World War II Europe 🇪🇺 had to cope with millions of displaced people.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">NOW: As a consequence of Russia's 🇷🇺 - or rather Putin's - war of aggression against Ukraine 🇺🇦 many citizens flee to Europe. </li></ul>

Different groups who come to other countries 👥️ 🌍

REGARDLESS OF OUR DIFFERENCES, WE ARE ALL THE SAME - HUMANS! ♡

Millions of people worldwide risk their lives illegally crossing borders because of circumstances beyond their control. Many of them become victims of human traffickers who exploit their desperate situation. The dangerous passage to a new home frequently results in death, and the asylum seekers often face:<ul><li>discrimination</li><li> racism </li><li>xenophobia </li><li>resentment</li></ul>Anti-immigration groups claim that migrants ostensibly <ul><li>are a drain on society </li><li>call for too many benefits </li><li>take jobs away from locals</li></ul>But, these fears are not justified❗️

Negative responses to immigration 😞

It was already mentioned, that the ostensible opinions on immigration are not true. This is so, because immigrants:<ul><li>pay more taxes than locals </li><li>are often well-educated in their countries of origin</li><li>tend to be young and healthy (advantageous for countries suffering from demographic problems like an ageing population with a shrinking workforce that has to support a growing number of pensioners)</li><li>bring needed professional skills</li></ul>Immigration and migration in general:<ul><li>broaden our horizons</li><li>enrich our culture</li><li>create an atmosphere of tolerance </li><li>new cultural specialties become part of a local identity of a city </li></ul>

Positive aspects of immigration ☺️

Last but not least, I would like to point out some ideas for ensuring ethnic diversity which is an asset for every country.Here are some tips for promoting multiculturalism:<ul><li>learning about each other through social communication and socialising </li><li>encouraging open discussions </li><li>incorporating multicultural ideas</li><li>organising cultural exchange programs </li><li>promoting cross-cultural understanding and friendships </li><li>ensuring bilingual education </li><li>education people about cultural misconceptions and prejudices </li><li>highlighting positive contributions </li><li>advocating for policies </li><li>addressing systemic inequalities </li><li>collaborations</li><li>...</li></ul>

Establishing an open pluralistic multicultural environment 🫶🫂

In diversity, there is beauty and there is strength.

Have you ever thought of emigrating? Because many people do so or are even pretty much forced to do so. Thus, the question arises, how we can face the worldwide phenomenon of migration. 🌐👣🌍

Multiculturalism in a diverse world: immigration and integration

Gloria J