a human chain in support of migrants in Caen

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Saturday December 14, 2024, on the occasion of international migrants day which will be held on Wednesday, December 18, the Anti-Racism and Solidarity Collective met boulevard Maréchal Leclerc in Caen (Calvados) to form a human chain.

A symbol of solidarity

From 4:30 p.m., voices echo on the boulevard “ justice, equality, solidarity» or even « equal, equal, no one is illegal! »

In total, around a hundred people are on the square: “We hold hands to show our solidarity. It’s symbolic and we hope that people who pass by will join us,” explains Martine Pasquier, representative of the CGT within the Anti-racism and Solidarity Collective.

In front of the human chain, paper boats are placed on the ground : “The English Channel and the Mediterranean Sea are a cemetery. This year will be a record year,” declares Anne, volunteer with the SOS Racisme association.

Around twenty structures present

The collective is made up of a twenty associations structures or even parties: “We are coming together today to highlight this subject. If citizens no longer talk about them, migrants no longer exist. It’s important to continue,” declares Martine Pasquier.

Everyone is there toraise awareness, inform, but also alerton the reception conditions of migrants: “We denounce the disastrous reception of migrants in France, who are forced to flee their country because of war, poverty or even the climate crisis, deplores Patrick Jourdan, volunteer member for ten years in the Association of Solidarity with All Immigrants of Calvados (ASTI 14). Every day, in our association, we provide legal aid to exiles. »

Theimmigration law 2024and the European Union’s Asylum and Immigration Pact are also criticized during the mobilization.

A conference on December 18

A public meeting will take place on Wednesday December 18, 2024, at the Maison des associations in Caen, on International Migrants Day, at 7 p.m., with Karine Parrot, professor of Law at the University of Cergy, member of Gisti and author from the book “Stranger”.

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