2nd Edition of the Metropolis Francophonie Mondiale Congress Human Mobility in the Francophone Space: Where Are We Going? - This event has already occurred
"Throughout history, humanity has been in motion. However, this human mobility, accelerated by globalization and climate change, is now a major challenge for the countries in the Francophone space. Spread across the five continents, these countries are both points of departure, transit, and destination, and their economic, social, political, cultural, and linguistic spheres bear the marks of this movement.
This edition of the virtual Metropolis World Francophone Congress, "Human Mobility in the Francophone Space: Where Are We Going?" offers a space for dialogue and knowledge sharing by opening the door to all stakeholders.
It is an opportunity to discuss the impact of political and climate crises on departure decisions and their consequences in host countries. Where do those forced to leave their homes go? And where do these young people who want to study, work, explore the world, or provide a different future for their children go?
If the French language is generally not decisive in the choice of destination, is it an asset for integration? Does this language and the identities it shapes allow for the creation of bridges between newcomers and local communities? Do they facilitate the welcoming of others? What is the role of diasporas in this context? Can this common language help in the recognition of skills and qualifications?
Where are we heading as societies on these issues? Citizen actions for welcoming emigrants are formalizing in a widespread context of radicalization of political discourse; is this viable? Is it also viable to see human mobility as a lever for development, or is it necessary to reconsider the impact of global mobility in the Francophone space in light of emerging migratory justice?"
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