In recent times, desperate migration has become an object of international concern. Despite the stories of "modern day slavery" in Libya and death by the sea, many young African have continued to embark on this deadly mission. This therefore question the role of information campaigns in deterring irregular migrations. Can you share case studies where information campaigns have been applied to reduced desperate migration, and what are the impacts?
Thank you
Dear Chinedu,
Since 1999, the Australian government has launched a series of anti-migrant smuggling awareness campaigns. These have been even more stern since 2012, following an increased number of “boat” arrivals. The campaigns aim to foreground the deadly consequences of migrant smuggling. For example, the 2012 “don‘t be sorry“ campaign targeted Afghan, Iraqi and Iranian diaspora communities in Australia. These campaigns are usually translated to the languages of the main arrival groups and are disseminated across the media.
https://law.uq.edu.au/files/6729/Schloenhardt-Philipson-SoM-Awareness-Campaigns-2013.pdf
Dear Alejandra,
It is a wonderful document. Thank you so much for sharing.
Chinedu
