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Lebanon the Civic Nation Civic nation for Lebanon will help the immigrants/refugees (Palestinians, Syrians,etc)to integrate into a new civic common political culture with the Lebanese national majority.Is this the decision of the world order for Lebanon in the “new M.E.”? According to Jürgen Habermas,” Civic nation is meant to describe political identity built around shared citizenship in liberal-democratic state." A “civic nation,” in this sense, needs not to be unified by commonalities of language or culture, … related to traditions and customs of a particular national group. It simply requires a disposition on the part of citizens to uphold their political institutions, and to accept the liberal principles on which they are based.Membership is open to anyone who shares these values. Therefore. Immigrants / refugees and national majorities must only integrate into a common “political culture” unified around the constitutional principles. Looking well to the current Lebanese demographic situation with the major presence of the Palestinian and Syrian refugees (!) in addition to the unstable political situation, we see that the mentioned above has a meaning. Derived from this, I’m always surprised and shocked by the foreign political leaders, including president Macron, who visit Lebanon, they do not talk any word about the abnormal presence of the Palestinian and Syrian refugees in Lebanon. In addition, what makes me more chocked is that no one of the mass media reporters asks them anything question about this. Moreover, we see until now that the Lebanese government does not have the information about the approximate value of the natural resources / NG reserves in the Lebanese East Mediterranean EEZ and that the E&P timeline is not in its hand. Even TOTAL the operator of the Lebanese offshore blocks which has the complete data and information did not give the Lebanese government any reasonable answers and the sufficient data until now. From the mentioned above (and not only restricted to this) is our imagination(!) telling us that the current greater Lebanon which the Christians have lost and the Muslims have not found (or do not want to find) is not permanent? Is our imagination telling us that the current regime which destroyed the greater Lebanon is not so far from its expiry date? Is our imagination telling us that the country is going to pass through a transitional period with a strong president leader from outside the traditional Lebanese political club and its standards, a president who knows well the country and has good experience in its security, a president who can do well his mission , a president well known from the world order and its balance of power ? We’ve to wait and see, and we’ve to remember always what Darwin said: “It’s not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.”

In the aftermath of last week’s U.S. presidential election, we want to acknowledge that many of us are feeling real pain, confusion, and fear – including fresh wounds from damaged relationships in just about every family and every community. As a firm whose approach is grounded in intersectionality, we cannot ignore the role that racial, gender, economic, and climate injustice played in the results. Normally our function is to mobilize our community to action. After all, our work together just got orders of magnitude more critical, and the urgency of our work together is acute. At the same time, although it may seem paradoxical, it is also true that we need not jump to action this very instant. Over the months and years ahead, we anticipate many challenges will demand our urgent and disciplined attention. Those moments will require us to be rested and ready to act in community, to build a more just, healthy, safe, and prosperous future together. For those of you ready to act right now to advance social justice, we offer some ideas below. You can trust that we will share more calls to action in the coming days and weeks. In this moment, we are making the revolutionary choice to rest, restore our reserves, and consciously resist getting caught up in post-election turbulence. We encourage you to join us in caring for yourself and our beloved community: be still with all of your feelings, reactions, and impulses. Make space to love yourself and to do everything you can to protect the most vulnerable people around you. Breathe, hydrate, play, meditate or pray, exercise – do whatever gives you rest, remembering that rest is a revolutionary commitment. With love, The Adasina Team 💛 - 🔹 Immigration and immigrants' rights organizations to support (via National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights): https://lnkd.in/gRQh44-j 🔹 Support the work of our partners at the Trans Women of Color Collective: https://twocc.org/ 🔹 Follow our partners at American Friends Service Committee for resources and ways to support the crisis in Gaza: https://lnkd.in/ex5ANN3U 🔹 Investors: use your money to advance, peace, justice, and inclusion.

My expertise in political mechanics may be limited; However, my comprehension of the influence wielded by narratives is profound. I've observed firsthand the significant impact such narratives have had on Haiti, numerous African nations, the Muslim community, and beyond. Recently, a concerning narrative has emerged, one propagated by certain Republican @GOP figures and further amplified through Elon Musk's @elonmusk platform X. This narrative, which unfairly labels Haitian immigrants as criminals or cannibals, is a gross misrepresentation and serves only to undermine the political strategies of the Biden administration. It is essential to set the record straight: Haitian immigrants are not the negative stereotypes they are often portrayed as. We embody the spirit of resilience, hard work, and contribution. For generations, Haitian immigrants have made significant and positive contributions to society. Our community should not be reduced to mere pawns in the ongoing political skirmish over immigration policy caught between Democratic and Republican agendas. Let's be the architects of our story, advocating for recognition not as a stereotype but as a community of hardworking individuals committed to building a better future. Our voice is crucial in reshaping the conversation about immigration, ensuring that our contributions and experiences are accurately and respectfully represented. #FreeHaiti #HaitiGangViolence #Haiti #HaitiCrisis #Immigration #Immigrants #USElections

Our CEO Semhar Araia is featured in The Africa Report on her leadership and experience in diaspora engagement. Dubbed "Washington's diaspora whisperer", Semhar's journey and commitment to amplifying diaspora impact is more common and relatable to more global audiences than you might think. Diaspora policy and diaspora engagement may feel like a new concept to you, but diaspora communities are incredibly powerful drivers of local and global development. Don't believe us? Look at the sheer size of diaspora communities by population alone. Globally, the IOM - UN Migration agency reports there are 280 million international migrants worldwide. Notice, this is only referring to first-generation migrants. When you factor in second-generation children and multi-generational descendants, this number increases exponentially. In the US, second-generation Americans now make up at least 36 million people, hailing from African, Arab, Asian, Latino, Caribbean and European diaspora communities. This reflects the growing existence and influence of diasporas in shaping policy outcomes, economic growth, culture and public opinion. Whether you're in the public or private sector, tech, health, media, or any other industry, it’s essential to recognize that diaspora communities are integral to your audience and market. Failing to engage with them means missing critical voices and opportunities for impact. Take a moment to reflect on your organization’s goals: 1) Are you identifying and including diaspora stakeholders as a part of your market, constituency, or target audience? 2) Are you creating opportunities and incentives to raise awareness and generate support or interest from diasporas? 3) Are you intentionally including the perspectives of diasporas in your marketing and communications strategy? Now is the time to revisit your goals and include diasporas as a part of your strategy. The Diaspora Academy is here for you - whether you're at an institution or you're an individual interested in diaspora engagement. It's the honor of my life to amplify diaspora impact and support diaspora changemakers and allies interested in elevating diaspora engagement. https://lnkd.in/gKtqQnkm

### 🌏 Albanese's Cabinet Reshuffle: A New Dawn for Immigration and Multiculturalism 🌏 *Key Points:* 1. *Cabinet Reshuffle Opportunity:*   - Tony Burke's new roles in home affairs, immigration, and multicultural affairs.   - A chance to reshape perceptions and foster an anti-racist approach. 2. *Changing the Narrative:*   - Moving away from negative labels like "illegal immigrants" and "queue jumpers."   - Recognizing the legal right to seek asylum. 3. *Economic Contributions:*   - Skilled migrants positively impact the economy.   - Highlighting the agricultural skills of refugees and asylum seekers. 4. *Historical Context:*   - Addressing the legacy of the White Australia policy.   - Embracing the rich history of non-white migration in Australia. 5. *First Nations Acknowledgment:*   - Celebrating First Nations cultures as essential to genuine reconciliation.   - Understanding multiculturalism's incomplete without equality for all. 6. *Action Against Racism:*   - Political leaders must lead with anti-racist words and actions.   - Holding public figures accountable for inciting racial violence and hatred. 7. *Future Framework:*   - The Australian Human Rights Commission's national anti-racism framework.   - Guiding government and society in addressing and preventing racism. 8. *Inclusive Australia:*   - Embracing pluralism and inclusivity to strengthen national identity.   - Recognizing the dignity and contributions of all who arrive in Australia. 🗣️ *Let's create a truly inclusive society where every voice is heard and respected.* #MulticulturalAustralia #AntiRacism #NewBeginnings

Migration policies in Sweden are changing rapidly, what is happenin now? This week Malin Crona and myself represented Beredskapslyftet at the Migration and Asylum Forum hosted by the Minister of Migration Maria Malmer Stenergard with prominent Swedish civil society organizations. Röda Korset ECPAT Sverige Caritas UNICEF Sverige Rädda Barnen / Save the Children Sweden Amnesty International Nordic Ukraine Forum Svenska kyrkan RFSL Stockholms Stadsmission Help in Change We discussed the government's priorities regarding evolving migration policies, particularly their impact on children, vulnerable asylum seekers, and Ukrainians arriving under the mass influx directive. It's encouraging to see the government actively engage civil society in shaping these developments. Recognizing the crucial support these organizations provide to newcomers is vital. While no system is flawless, continuous improvement using the previous experience is key. The mass directive, despite its shortcomings, highlights the positive impact of allowing newcomers to work. This could be a game-changer for future migration policies. Integrating this diverse talent pool into the labor market benefits not just talent-hungry industries, but also fosters a more welcoming and resilient society. #migration #asylum #civilsociety #Sweden #policy #inclusion #futureofwork

Our CEO, Lorriann Robinson comments on the UN Human Rights Chief’s recent endorsement of #slavery #reparations. As the first International Decade for People of African Descent draws to an end, UN experts at the third session of the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, called on the General Assembly to consider the proclamation of a second International Decade for People of African Descent for the period 2025-2034. This move would contribute to finding new resources and methods to decrease inequalities between countries and address the legacies of #Colonialism, #Apartheid, and #Slavery. To this end, during the four-day forum, several experts and states’ delegations, including UN Secretary General António Guterres and UN Rights Chief Volker Türk, pointed at #Reparations as an effective tool to make progress on racial justice in the next decade. While calls for reparations are growing louder on the international stage, there is still no agreement on how to finance them. Our report on how to finance reparations provides an answer! 📣Follow the link to read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/dr4NDZcf 👉Read about the options for #FinancingReparations: https://lnkd.in/dYd5VvvM #ReparationsNow #Advocacy #InternationalDevelopment

"America’s Largest Minority Is Also Its Most Misunderstood" https://lnkd.in/eFdBN7xq "History is being made on the Rio Grande. Hundreds of thousands of migrants braved the journey across it last year, setting records and contributing to an urgent border crisis. As spectacle, it has been transfixing. Yet misconceptions abound. It’s as if the sight of a migrant scaling a wall or wading ashore is now a Rorschach test, our Rashomon. Depending on where we sit on the political spectrum, we perceive different truths: Some see a brown “invasion,” others an unremitting drug war, a humanitarian crisis, a political failure, a symptom of societal collapse. The politicizations are legion, and the distortions dire. More than anything, these images cloud two key realities: Not all migrants crossing the southern border are Latin Americans; Chinese newcomers are now the fastest growing group coming in from Mexico. And most Latinos are not rootless, illegal transients — burdens on the society — as some citizens may think, but a force for American progress. The majority of Latinos in this country were born here and are English speakers. Some of us have families who inhabited this continent long before the Pilgrims set foot on its shores. Hispanics have fought loyally in every American war since the Revolution. The Army’s eighth chief of ordnance, Brig. Gen. Stephen Vincent Benét, was Hispanic. The first admiral of the Navy, David Farragut (“Damn the torpedoes, Full speed ahead!”), whose commanding statue dominates Farragut Square only steps from the White House, was Hispanic. Roughly one out of every four U.S. Marines today is a Latino. Invasion, indeed. "We are Americans. We have served America since its foundation; we have contributed richly to its culture, its science. Little to none of that history is taught in American public schools; and in the media and entertainment industries, the image of the Latino has historically been roundly negative, if present at all. This, too, needs to change. A vigorous antidote to border fever is in order." "If Latino contributions to the economy are so ubiquitous, if our history on this soil is age-old and honorable, why are those perceptions so skewed? Why are the antipathies so profound? Why do non-Hispanic Americans incorrectly believe that one out of every three of us is deportable?"

As progressive parties in the global minority face the loss of support from racialized communities due to their double standards and complicity in global humanitarian crises, we anticipate significant shifts in immigration policies. This change may manifest in less inclusive discourse and policies, discouraging progressivism in immigration and anti-racism efforts. Some causalities for loss of voters; [✍🏽unraveling of double standards, hypocrisy and complicity with regards to the genocide in Palestine, and the ongoing humanitarian catastrophes in the Congo, Sudan, Sahel region, etc ✍🏽attempts to instrumentalise international law to fit the whims and caprices of an imperialist West refusing to give up its dominance, ✍🏽De-agendirisation of Antiracism] Notable changes will include the adoption of less inclusive immigration-related discourse and policies. The necessary political cost/benefit of progressivism in immigration or on issues related to anti-racism is therefore disincentivized. The change in course would most likely see a discourse more favorable for young/white communities in the hope that concerns over the rising far right will sway these young voters [who are also dissatisfied with the current political responses to global phenomena] despite obvious grievances towards progressives to choose ‘the better of two evils’. My message to the young/white communities in the global minority. Sacrificing short-term electoral victories for long-term moral integrity is paramount. Your vote cannot support complicity in genocide and the violent neo-liberal imperialist enterprise which millions in the global majority [formerly known as the global south] pay for with their lives. You can no longer hide behind the veil of ignorance. It is crucial to explore political alternatives including mobilisation and self-organisation to reclaim your countries from facists and genocidaires. No political group/party is indestructible. Empires have fallen and so too can parties. What you cannot do is vote for people who are complicit in genocide just because they are not the Donald Trumps, Marie Le Pens, Giorgia Melonis and Geert Wilders of this world. This is a message not only relevant to the US and Joe Biden. Look around you, many of your progressive politicians are also complicit. They have blood on their hands and profit in their pockets. The evidence? The blood, lives, and dignity of black and brown people globally. If you value us, then show us they do not represent you! Caveat: 👉🏾 There is no insinuation here that the discourse/policies on immigration in the global minority has nearly been humane or in line with international refugee law. Nor is the intention to assert that discourse will begin to shift at this moment. In fact, the opposite is true. Discourse and policy on immigration has always been riddled with hypocrisies and neoliberal extractivism. The difference being, this change asserted will be more immediate, apparent, and abrupt.