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Transnational Newsletter, 6th Issue, September 2008
We take the opportunities presented by two events, the European Social Forum in Malmö in September as well as the Euro-African Meeting on Migration in Paris in October, to publish another issue of the transnational newsletter Crossing Borders.
Crossing borders#6 includes 8 pages: The first part summarizes the transnational chain of migration-related actions, providing brief reports from the stations that have taken place so far. The second part discusses some key aspects of current migration in 4 key countries: 2 texts focus on the situation in Germany and Italy, a thrid text takes a closer look at the situation in Mali and in the last article we take another look at the USA following up on the 'sleepy giant', that woke up in the immigrant protests of 2006.
The sixth issue of 'Crossing Borders' is now available in english and a french language version will follow shortly. To get the newsletter, download the .pdf files from the links below and print it. the newsletter contains 8 A4 pages:
- english version [pdf 2.35mb]
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Transnational Newsletter, 5rd Issue, February 2008 (ook Nederlandse versie beschikbaar!)
Crossing Borders! is an initiative of frassanito network that aims to foster migration-related networking and practical struggles. Previous issues have covered conflicts in western and eastern Europe, Africa and the USA. Here we speak about womenʼs migration, and not for the first time: as we believe it is a crucial perspective to understand transnational movements and the organisation of labour (see issues 3 & 4). This issue of Crossing Borders! will be initially distributed at the opening initiative of the transnational chain of action – Fight the Mon- ster! Against Border Regime: Transnationalization now! (February- October 2008) – in Amsterdam, on February 2 (see page 4). support this newsletter project by contributing and distributing!
Newsletter 05 [pdf 0.26mb] Nieuwsbrief 05[pdf 0.26mb]
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Transnational Newsletter, 4th Issue, November 2007
The new 4th issue includes many impressions from the Ukraine, with a main reference to the Noborder Camp in Transcarpatia last August, but as exemplary for the whole of Eastern European realities. The aim of "Crossing Borders" is to consolidate and to extend the migration related networking process in, around and beyond Europe. We do not ignore the differences in realities and struggles in various regions, countries or continents. But we are convinced in the necessity to bridge and communicate these differences - crossing these borders too!
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Transnational Newsletter, 3rd Issue, May 2007
The 1st of May gives "Crossing Borders!" another opportunity for transnational political communication. The theme of migrant labour was already central to the first two issues of "Crossing borders!" (see below), and it has become an important connecting point for the whole Frassanito Network. Remembering the huge migrants' mobilisations of the last year in the United States, as well as the struggles of migrants in Europe demanding the de-linking of residence permits from labour contracts, we want to discuss European policies for the management of migrant labour (page 1). Specifically, in this issue, we look at the conditions of migrant women as domestic workers and the key role they increasingly play in social reproduction (page 2). As usual, we report on some of the new experiences of struggle and communication emerging and consolidating everywhere (pages 3 and 4), signifying efforts in the autonomous organisation of migrant labour.
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Transnational Newsletter, 2nd Issue, January 2007
It is not by chance that the 2nd issue of Crossing Borders appears at the same time as the World Social Forum takes place during January 07 in Nairobi. As it was in the last European Social Forum in Athens, we believe that migration must be recognized as an own thematic axis. Nairobi is another opportunity to continue not only the european- african political communication (see page 2 of the newsletter), but also to shift the migration related networking process to a global level.
To foster transnational communication was and remains the aim of "Crossing borders". The first issue (available in 10 languages below) was published on the 7th of October, the transnational day of action (see page 3/4). It was distributed during the respective demonstrations, and the initial response on our newsletter was good.
To accompany transnational mobilisations will continue to be our aim. Further issues will come for an europeanwide legalisation-campaign (see page 2), for the next 1st of May and migrant-workers activities, or for the coming Anti-G8-campaign in Germany in June 07.
Newsletter 02 [pdf 0.9mb]
But why do we emphasize transnationality?
Movements and struggles of migration are of course never national but also inter-nationality cannot comprehend its importance. It is not a thing between states, rather a challenge to all concepts of borders and nation states, be it those of the governments but also for example those of the main unions. Migrants move for a better live and against the hierarchies of exploitation. Migrations undermine the border regimes and create networks and communities beyond all nation states, from countries of origin through transit- to the target-countries. To develop this transnational perspective of global social rights we need transnational communication. Crossing Borders want to offer a possible tool for it and we hope, that more and more people participate with contributins and distributions! |
"Crossing Borders" is an attempt to foster transnational communication, our aim is to consolidate and to extend the migration related networking process in, around and beyond Europe. We do not ignore the differences in realities and struggles in various regions, countries or continents. But we are convinced in the necessity to bridge and communicate these differences - crossing these borders too!. We are committed to a process of "becoming common", not only by exchanging information and experiences, but much more by fighting against the same global apartheid- and migration regime! And by struggling for the common demands of freedom of movement and the right to stay!
Newsletter 01[pdf 758kb]
This newsletter will focus to the movements and struggles of migration, taking into account their multiplicity. In each issue we will present manifold protests and campaigns, social and political struggles from different local situations. That’s one reason, why we ask all of you to contribute to this project and to provide - at least in a few sentences – your experiences. But wider participation is crucial for this newsletter on more levels. We follow a multilingual approach and so we need continuous help in translations! It is an Internet based project, but most important in our concept are decentralised printouts, copied and distributed in the various migrants-localities and communities. "Crossing Borders" is an initiative of Frassanito-network and we plan to produce regularly issues at least every three or four months. But it depends also to your feedback and participation! So all of you are invited to support this newsletter, by contributions and distributions.
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Call for a Transnational Chain of Migrationrelated Actions
Movements and Struggles of Migration
Transnational Newsletter, 5rd Issue, February 2008 (ook Nederlandse versie beschikbaar!)
Crossing Borders! is an initiative of frassanito network that aims to foster migration-related networking and practical struggles. Previous issues have covered conflicts in western and eastern Europe, Africa and the USA. Here we speak about womenʼs migration, and not for the first time: as we believe it is a crucial perspective to understand transnational movements and the organisation of labour (see issues 3 & 4). This issue of Crossing Borders! will be initially distributed at the opening initiative of the transnational chain of action – Fight the Mon- ster! Against Border Regime: Transnationalization now! (February- October 2008) – in Amsterdam, on February 2 (see page 4). support this newsletter project by contributing and distributing!
Newsletter 05 [pdf 0.26mb] Nieuwsbrief 05[pdf 0.26mb]
Transnational Newsletter, 4rd Issue, November 2007
The new 4th issue includes many impressions from the Ukraine, with a main reference to the Noborder Camp in Transcarpatia last August, but as exemplary for the whole of Eastern European realities. The aim of "Crossing Borders" is to consolidate and to extend the migration related networking process in, around and beyond Europe. We do not ignore the differences in realities and struggles in various regions, countries or continents. But we are convinced in the necessity to bridge and communicate these differences - crossing these borders too!
Newsletter 04 [pdf 0.3mb]
Transnational Newsletter, 3rd Issue, May 2007
The 1st of May gives "Crossing Borders!" another opportunity for transnational political communication. The theme of migrant labour was already central to the first two issues of "Crossing borders!" (see below), and it has become an important connecting point for the whole Frassanito Network. Remembering the huge migrants' mobilisations of the last year in the United States, as well as the struggles of migrants in Europe demanding the de-linking of residence permits from labour contracts, we want to discuss European policies for the management of migrant labour (page 1). Specifically, in this issue, we look at the conditions of migrant women as domestic workers and the key role they increasingly play in social reproduction (page 2). As usual, we report on some of the new experiences of struggle and communication emerging and consolidating everywhere (pages 3 and 4), signifying efforts in the autonomous organisation of migrant labour.
Newsletter 03 [pdf 0.3mb]
Transnational Newsletter, 2nd Issue, January 2007
It is not by chance that the 2nd issue of Crossing Borders appears at the same time as the World Social Forum takes place during January 07 in Nairobi. As it was in the last European Social Forum in Athens, we believe that migration must be recognized as an own thematic axis. Nairobi is another opportunity to continue not only the european- african political communication (see page 2 of the newsletter), but also to shift the migration related networking process to a global level.
To foster transnational communication was and remains the aim of "Crossing borders". The first issue (available in 10 languages below) was published on the 7th of October, the transnational day of action (see page 3/4). It was distributed during the respective demonstrations, and the initial response on our newsletter was good.
To accompany transnational mobilisations will continue to be our aim. Further issues will come for an europeanwide legalisation-campaign (see page 2), for the next 1st of May and migrant-workers activities, or for the coming Anti-G8-campaign in Germany in June 07.
Newsletter 02 [pdf 0.9mb]
But why do we emphasize transnationality?
Movements and struggles of migration are of course never national but also inter-nationality cannot comprehend its importance. It is not a thing between states, rather a challenge to all concepts of borders and nation states, be it those of the governments but also for example those of the main unions. Migrants move for a better live and against the hierarchies of exploitation. Migrations undermine the border regimes and create networks and communities beyond all nation states, from countries of origin through transit- to the target-countries. To develop this transnational perspective of global social rights we need transnational communication. Crossing Borders want to offer a possible tool for it and we hope, that more and more people participate with contributins and distributions!
Transnational Newsletter, 1st Issue, October 2006
"Crossing Borders" is an attempt to foster transnational communication, our aim is to consolidate and to extend the migration related networking process in, around and beyond Europe. We do not ignore the differences in realities and struggles in various regions, countries or continents. But we are convinced in the necessity to bridge and communicate these differences - crossing these borders too!. We are committed to a process of "becoming common", not only by exchanging information and experiences, but much more by fighting against the same global apartheid- and migration regime! And by struggling for the common demands of freedom of movement and the right to stay!
Newsletter 01[pdf 758kb]
This newsletter will focus to the movements and struggles of migration, taking into account their multiplicity. In each issue we will present manifold protests and campaigns, social and political struggles from different local situations. That’s one reason, why we ask all of you to contribute to this project and to provide - at least in a few sentences – your experiences. But wider participation is crucial for this newsletter on more levels. We follow a multilingual approach and so we need continuous help in translations! It is an Internet based project, but most important in our concept are decentralised printouts, copied and distributed in the various migrants-localities and communities. "Crossing Borders" is an initiative of Frassanito-network and we plan to produce regularly issues at least every three or four months. But it depends also to your feedback and participation! So all of you are invited to support this newsletter, by contributions and distributions.
Contact:
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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»We didn’t cross the border, the border crossed us«
Movements and Struggles of Migration in and around Europe
Frassanito Network
March 25th 2006, Los Angeles. A multitude of migrants took over the streets and claimed their rights in this biggest demonstration ever seen in the history of the city. This was not an isolated event but rather the culmination of hundreds of other mobilizations taking place in every corner of the us. Millions were involved and they raised simple questions: Can you imagine the us without its migrant population? Can you imagine the impact on the us economy of a single-day strike of all migrant workers?
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The name of the Frassanito Network has been taken from a place in Puglia, in the south of Italy, where a »NoBorder« camp was held in summer 2003. During seven days we have organized many debates and workshops, but also some actions, most notably an action against a detention center close to Bari (Bari Palese). This action created conditions which allowed some migrants to escape. After the camp, we decided to build a very loose network, sharing a common approach: We consider migration as a social movement and see the role struggles of migra tion as crucial for the further development of the entire global movement. |
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