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Security officials have caught hundreds of African migrants trying to
illegally enter Europe this month. Migration officials say women and
children, in small numbers, are starting to join African men on the
dangerous sea crossing. By Phuong Tran Nouadhibou, Mauritania for VOA.

The government of Niger and the International Organization for Migration have launched an information campaign aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of irregular migration in order to better prevent it. Lisa Schlein reports from IOM for VOA

For those whose desperation is too great to be daunted by the danger, crossing the seas from North Africa to Europe seems like a good option. Thousands make the voyage each year and in the last week over 500 migrants have reached the southern Italian island of Lampedusa. by Kate Huber (text) and Vanessa Mock (audio). Radio Netherlands.

Interview with Mrs. Kamalam, director Equality with the ITUC.

The difficulties from an undocumented worker in Ireland. Interview by Migrant Rights Centre Ireland.

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Millions of Iraqis left their country in search for a safer place. Many came to Syria, but the country has a hard time taking care for all of them.

"Australianism: their Australianism is being created by many people from many, many different countries and many different faiths and many different backgrounds. I’m not really sure what that means, but it scares the hell out of me for the future." Even as a migrant from England, knowing the language, there are many problems to face when coming to another country like Australia.

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These days, as security grows ever tighter and fences rise higher, the imaginary line between one country and another becomes more real.

Pablo Peregrina grew up in the border town of Nogales. Juanita Sundberg is a geographer from UBC.

They have both worked in the movement to assist the thousands of people who cross the US-Mexico border each year.

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Migration from Africa to Italy is steadily increasing. The trip from Africa is long and can be quite dangerous. Once the decision is made to leave home, immigrants must first cross the desert, and then set sail on the Mediterranean. And many don 't survive the journey.

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Interview with the Deputy Director of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Mrs. Ndioro Ndiaye. She speaks about what women migrants may face and the effects of their migration. By Patricka Dallas for WINGS for AMARC - Radio Voices Without Frontiers 2007.

Audio commentary by Human Rights Watch expressing concerns about an UAE draft labor law published by country’s labor ministry last February. In 2006, an in-depth investigation by Human Rights Watch exposed startling evidence of serious abuses among construction workers in the UAE, most of who are migrants from Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka.

Tens of thousands of West Africans risking their lives on the treacherous journey in exchange for the chance to find work in Spain. A contribution produced by Ndiaga Seck for AMARC campaign Radio Voices Without Frontiers 2007.

The stereotypes, which apply to African women, rarely include a masters degree. Sophia Poppe from Tanzania has a masters degree and she talks about her experience of finding work in Adelaide. "Migrant Women in the Workforce: documenting the contribution of migrant women to Australian working life" produced by Nicola Joseph. More info: National Ethnic & Multicultural Broadcasters' Council (NEMBC).

The programme explores migration to South Africa based on interviews in the community and it was produced by CMFD Productions with a selection of journalists from Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Malawi participating in a Workshop held in Johannesburg 3-5 September. From Community Media For Development (CMFD), South Africa.

Immigration reform is the hot button issue in the U.S. Talk to your colleagues, friends or family, about it, and you're certain to spark a debate about what should be done with the 12 million undocumented people working and living in this country. Making Contact, a radio program produced by National Radio Project. Show+guest info.

For Refugee Week 2007, London Link Radio worked with staff and participants of the North London Aspire Partnership to produce a radio programme, which was broadcast on Refugee Week Radio. During a series of short training sessions, participants learnt basic interviewing and recording techniques using portable digital recorders. They then recorded interviews and personal contributions, which were edited on computer. The programme begins with UCRA project officer Chinelo Ezenwa being interviewed by trainee Yollande.

In the wake of the Second World War, the Netherlands began inviting tens of thousands of foreigners to help rebuild the country's economy. Eventually they brought their wives and children over to this corner of northwestern Europe. Migrant women received little attention from successive Dutch governments who thought that the migrants would eventually return home. But that didn't happen. Eric Beauchemin, Radio Netherlands Worldwide.

Uzma Shakir never planned to live in Canada. And when she found herself here it was a bit of a shock. But as you'll hear in this profile, when another women needed help, Uzma Shakir rose to the challenge. Now widely recognized as an authority on Canada's immigrant experience, Ms. Shakir was awarded the Atkinson Foundation’s Economic Justice Fellowship in Toronto on November 29th 2007, in recognition of her work on behalf of immigrants in the Greater Toronto Area. The award will support Uzma Shakir's writing and speaking on issues of social inclusion, and the future of multiculturalism in Canada. Radio Canada International's Carmel Kilkenny spoke with Uzma Shakir, and put together this profile.

An audio documentary by Simba Russeau, a journalist based in Lebanon, on a project about domestic migrant workers.

Illegal migration has increased despite the effort by Frontex as well as the sensitization campaigns. So to discuss the issue, we invited in our studios Mr Abi Makonen, new IOM Regional Representative for West and Central Africa. We also had on the line Mr Oumar Bâ, a sociologist, specialized in international migrations. www.wadr.org.

Radio 1812 is very pleased to welcome this years guest, T.Hammarberg, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights.A December 18 and London based Colourful Radio co-production, and hosted by drive-time journalist Henry Bonsu.

"Welcome to beautiful Lampedusa", says the sign inside the arrivals' hall of the Lampeduza airport. Lampedusa is an upmarket resort between Sicily and North Africa. It belongs to Italy, but is nearer to Tunisia than Sicily. It is renowned for its splendid beaches and diving and, increasingly, for the boatloads of desperate migrants smuggled there from North Africa. Of course clandestine migrants receive a completely different reception than tourists…
Following a short transit in Lampeduza’s reception center, the authorities ferry the migrants from Lampedusa to Sicily and allow some of them to apply for asylum. In November 2007, UN Radio’s producer Maha Fayek visited Lampedusa and the reception center three days after the arrival of a group of migrants from North Africa. She was escorted on her short visit to the Transit center by Cristiano Gentili, who works for the IOM…. From www.un.org/radio.

Short summary: Three part program of interviews.
Part 1 - an interview by Zoe Plaugher with a foreign student in Wisconsin about issues he faces with his immigration status.
Part 2 - Host Esty Dinur interviews Prof. Aviva Chomsky on her book about the current climate for immigrants in the United States.
Part 3 - Radio Literature host Bronwyn Averett interviews Nigerian poet Akinloye Ojo.
URL: www.wort-fm.org

Interview with Carlos Rene from Spanish community Radio Almenara. Van Radio Centraal, Indymedia.

Interview with Fouad Roueiha from the Italian Community Radionetwork Amisnet. Van Radio Centraal, Indymedia.

Brent is one of the most ethnically diverse boroughs in all of London, and it's also where we're based. So, whilst we'll be looking at immigration in London and the wider issues, we'll be focussing in on Brent by meeting immigrants in Brent and those who help them, including an interview with Stella from Brent Women's Advisory Centre who works with migrants in Brent and Prof Christine Whitehead at LSE about the economic benefits of migration for London. www.lifefm.org.uk.

A special edition of Sheffield Live's flagship programme, Communities Live! to celebrate International Migrants Day.
The programme features interviews with representives from different migrant communities in Sheffield about their history with Sheffield and their contribution to the city. From www.sheffieldlive.org.

An interview with "African Boy", a rapper who became famous on the World Wide Web because of his song "One Day I Went To Lidl". A song about being caught at shoplifting and getting trouble at the immigration office. African Boy is in fact from England but he pretends to have an nigerian accent. With his music African Boy wants bring more African Culture in Western World of Pop. www.br-online.de/jugend-radio/.

Today December 18th is celebrated the international day of migrants. Radio 1812 is a global event dedicated to International Migrants Day, producing and broadcasting programmes from radios worldwide. René Plaetevoet is the co-founder and current director of December 18. He tells Abdou what this Radio 1812 is about.
URL: www.wadr.org.

Every year at this day we want to remember you about migrants, their rights, how they helping us, what are biggest problems. Every year immigration is growing. What are the reasons? Biggest is economical reason, that people can’t earn money in their country and goes to others where more possibilities are. For example, here in Greece there is big amount of immigrants from Albania, Bulgaria also from Africa and India. www.rodonfm.net .

Second Part of African Essence for Radio 1812 recorded December 18th 2007 on Resonance FM for UN International Migrants Day. Produced and presented by DJ Debbie (Golt) and Anne Wanjie www.african-essence.com.

African Essence for Radio 1812 recorded December 18th 2007 on Resonance FM for UN International Migrants Day. Produced and presented by DJ Debbie (Golt) and Anne Wanjie www.african-essence.com.

Artist - Track - Album - Label:

• Dr Alban - Hello Africa - African Garden - Lola’s Garden
• Soothsayers feat Johnny Clarke - Bad Boys - Pre release promo of forthcoming 7” vinyl - © Soothsayers 2007
• Habib Koite & Bamada - Mara Kaso - Ma Ya - Putumayo World Music
• Doreen Thobikile - Hambanami - London Zulu - Mule Satellite
• Reda Taliani with Sidi Mohammed
• Dele Sosimi - Òjóró - Identity - Helico Records
• Netsayi - The Refugee Song - Chimurenga Soul - Militant Prince Records

Studio Guests:
Karim Dellali – Producer, Percussionist, Educator, Dj - member Fantazia (Algerian) Atiti Sosimi – Inspirational writer, Personal Development, Educator, Manager Dele Sosimi (Nigerian heritage).

Special coverage for International Migrants Day on The Link, with host Marc Montgomery. www.rcinet.ca.

Round table discussion with participants from various organisations and migrants.
Wythenshaw Radio Station Programme, Manchester (UK). URL: www.wfmradio.org

An extract from 'Invisible Men: Immigrant Day Labourers in San Francisco' detailing the lives of the undocumented immigrants who make up the majority of day labourers in the city. Report by Julie Caine for Radio KPFA, edited for AMARC's Radio Voices without Frontiers 2008 broadcast by Vinnie Beecham.

Radio journalists take a walk through Shadwell, a London district which is home to many of the city's migrant population, and record the locals' views of racism and discriminaton in the UK.
Report by Clare Walker, Beatrice Dillon and Kate Bradley, CMA for AMARC's Radio Voices without Frontiers 2008 broadcast.

Last week the Slovak government approved a medium term strategy for the development of the Roma minority living in Slovakia. This audio investigates the issues surrouding the government plan.

Radio Slovakia International

More than 100,000 Poles alone have moved to Ireland in search of jobs since it flung its doors wide-open to immigration from the new EU member states in Eastern Europe. Most of the Poles are young and...single. Polish Radio's Bogdan Zaryn caught up with Paul and Dominika, one of the increasing number of Polish-Irish couples.

Network Europe

A closer look at the small Indian community in Slovakia, who have traditionally found it difficult to acquire visas. Slovakia's recent entry to the Schengen area may facilitate an increase Indian immigration. 15/04/2008

Radio Slovakia International

Two white activists from Virginia traveled to Arizona to cross into Mexico and then back into the United States with no government issued documentation. The Border Crossing Action was designed to be in solidarity with immigrant-led struggles for justice in Virginia and to galvanize non-immigrant communities to join the movement. This audio follows Jeff Winder and Sue Frankel Streit as they prepare for their trek, and as they walk the first half of their 40 miles in the desert.
Patrick Lincoln reports, Open Source Audio

No One is Illegal organizer, Harjap Grewal, talks about global migration, guest worker programs and the brewing resistance in what he calls "Fortress North America" at California's San Jose State University this past Spring. Making Contact: National Radio Project

Małgorzata Pruska is living and working in the UK. She left Poland in search of employment, like hundreds of thousands other Poles, after Poland joined the European Union back in 2004. Today, she is working and studying at Oxford. What is her life like on the foreign land? How is she and friends integrating into the intercultural community of modern Britain? Are they homesick? Will they be coming back soon? All this and more in Joanna Najfeld's interview with Małgorzata Pruska on Polskie Radio's Chat'n'Serious.
Polskie Radio

A young Burundian tells about her new life in Brighton UK, and her search for her brother. The podcst is also enlivened by music - her selection of 'Desert Island Discs'...what music would you take with you if headed to a desert island. or in this case, a completely foreign country? The show is part of Refugee Radio, an initiative of RadioReverb and hosted by Steve Silverwood.

Saudi Arabia should implement labor, immigration, and criminal justice reforms to protect domestic workers from serious human rights abuses that in some cases amount to slavery, Human Rights Watch said in the 133-page report <<'As If I Am Not Human': Abuses against Asian Domestic Workers in Saudi Arabia>> released today. Employers often face no punishment for committing abuses including months or years of unpaid wages, forced confinement, and physical and sexual violence, while some domestic workers face imprisonment or lashings for spurious charges of theft, adultery, or "witchcraft".

What lengths would you go to if you found out that your neighbours were being threatened with deportation? All over the country, UK communities are organising themselves to stop their friends and neighbours being deported.

Rachel Stevenson and Harriet Grant are both journalists – they met up with some of the people involved. In this interview for Refugee Week Radio they talk about what they found and about their film ‘The Resistance: On The Deportation Frontline’ (GuardianFilms).

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/jun/13/immigration

http://www.refugeeweekradio.net

Tadamon! special edition of World Skip The Beat on CKUT Radio in Montreal, which explores music and song from around the world inspired by immigration, Diaspora and migration. Featuring music from all corners of the world, this special program offers unique and rare musical selections from diverse artists from Algeria, Canada, Cap Verde, Egypt, France, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Lebanon, Peru, Slovakia and Spain.

This is the Part 1 of this special edition of World Skip the Beat by CKUT Radio and produced by Dror Warschawski. Here Part 2.

The 2nd Part of World Skip the Beat Tadamon! special edition on CKUT Radio in Montreal, which explores music and song from around the world inspired by immigration, Diaspora and migration. Featuring music from all corners of the world, this special program offers unique and rare musical selections from diverse artists from Algeria, Canada, Cap Verde, Egypt, France, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Lebanon, Peru, Slovakia and Spain.

The programme is a special edition of World Skip the Beat by CKUT Radio and produced by Dror Warschawski. Here Part 1 of programme.