Mayors from around the world have converged on the United Nations this week to propose ways to make cities more hospitable to immigrants and refugees — and to seek more money for their efforts.
Members of the Mayors Migration Councilthat highlights 70 city-based initiatives for immigrants and refugees. Examples include:Milan has a green jobs program for migrants.Kampala, Uganda offers cash aid to migrants affected by COVID-19.
The mayor of Boston, Michelle Wu, has set up five initiatives, including a "Dreamers' Fellowship," which prepares undocumented immigrants for jobs, and a health care fellowship, which places African and Caribbean professionals in local hospitals.
70% of displaced people seek refuge in urban areas, and 20% of international migrants go to just 20 cities, the group says. Ignoring the arrival of newcomers or trying to push them back won't change the reality on the ground."the key message that mayors will bring is, we were very much able to lower red tape to accommodate the COVID crisis" and help refugees from Afghanistan, Ukraine and elsewhere, Zanuso says.
"Visas were expedited, COVID testing was available to undocumented people, a lot of decisions were made quite fast."
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