TED Talks Daily A new approach to defending the human rights of migrants | Itamar Mann
Jun 16, 2021
Itamar Mann discusses the harrowing journeys of asylum seekers in the Mediterranean and highlights the importance of strategic litigation in protecting their rights. He sheds light on the harsh realities faced by migrants at militarized borders and emphasizes our collective responsibility to ensure dignity for all. Through compelling insights and personal narratives, he presents a fresh perspective that champions empathy and systemic change in policies affecting migrants' lives.
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Migrant as Revolutionary
- Itamar Mann interviewed undocumented migrants in Greece after the Tunisian revolution.
- One migrant compared their pursuit of a dignified life to the revolutionaries' fight for democracy.
Unintended Consequences
- The European Court of Human Rights' decision against turning back asylum seekers had unintended consequences.
- States began relying on external forces to circumvent human rights obligations, leading to increased border violence.
A Choice at Sea
- In 2017, asylum seekers faced a choice between a European vessel and a Libyan one.
- Fearing the Libyans, many jumped into the water, resulting in 20 drownings.