AMI was selected by “Snapshots from the Borders” project, funded by the European Union and run by 35 European partners, between border Local Authorities and Civil Society organizations, to become the Portuguese representative of the “No More Bricks in the Wall” campaign.
The proposal submitted by AMI, under the theme “Wall: Breaking Walls, Building Futures”, aims to contribute to the development of positive hosting and integrative migration policies through an increased informed knowledge of citizens in Portugal about global migration and its key determinants, namely the causes and consequences of migration in the origin countries and its impact in welcoming countries, thus concurring to Sustainable Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.
The initiative has already started in September in the different online channels and culminates with a big street event on the 3rd October 2019, in all European Union member states capitals. This a unique opportunity to promote the values of tolerance respect for and Human Rights.
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Campaign Goal
The main goal of the “No More Bricks in the Wall” campaign concerns the need to enhance the informed knowledge of European citizens about global migration and its key impacts, and to promote the signature of a petition to make the 3rd of October – a symbolic date, when in 2013, 368 people, including children, women and men lost their lives in a shipwreck off the coast of Lampedusa – European Day of Memory and Welcome.
“Make the 3rd October the European Day of Memory and Welcome!” is the demand of the campaign “No More Bricks in the Wall” implemented by “Snapshots from the Borders”, that links border towns and Islands facing migration at borders entrance.
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Street event: 3rd October 2019
We are preparing a big surprise!
Come and join us on the 3rd october, from 09:00 am to 17:00 pm, at Praça de S. Domingos (near Rossio), in Lisboa.
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Photography Exhibition, by Alfredo Cunha
From 26th September to 6th october 2019 there will be an exhibition by Alfredo Cunha photographer at S. Domingos Church, in Lisbon, presenting faces of people from different nationalities.
We will ask all visitors to try and guess their nationalities, believing there will be some surprises.
Don’t miss the chance of visiting an exhibition by one of the most distinguished Portuguese photographers, and be part of a solidarity movement!
Test your knowledge on Migrations
In an app which will be available soon, you will have the opportunity to test your knowledge level on migrations. It’s a free app you will be able to download to your cell phone or tablet (Android or Iphone).
At the end of the quiz, we will minvite all participants to share their results and share the message of this campaign.
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Documentaries “Snapshots from the borders”
“Snapshots from the Borders” project has selected 10 documentaries on the migrations theme.
Portugal will exhibit the documentary “Citta’ Giardino”, written and directed by Marco Piccarreda and Gaia Formenti, on the 3rd October 2019.
Partners
This page has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The contents of this document are the sole responsibility of AMI and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union.