Migration and the Militarization of U.S. and European Borders: A Comparison and Contrast

The workshop will explore the similarities and differences between migration patterns to the U.S. and Europe and the border militarization policies of the United States and the European Union. The focus for the U.S. will be border policies with respect to Haiti and Mexico. The main emphasis for Europe will be France and Italy. The workshop will also focus on the impact of border policies on migrants, their families and communities in both their home countries and host countries. Finally, panelist and participants will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the resistance to border militarization and the outlook for the future.

Panelists are:

1. Nunu Kidane, Director, Priority Africa Network, Oakland, CA
2. Francesca Menes, Community Organizer/Policy Analyst, Florida Immigrant Coalition
3 Madjiguène Cissé, REFDAF (Women’s Network for Sustainable Development in Africa), Dakar, Senegal
4. Representative, Coalicion de Derechos Humanos, Tucson, AZ