Articulation of diverse referents for the socio-environmental transformation of citizenship with an anti-racist perspective and with a gender and human rights outlook.
Once again, AHEAD has joined with CEHDA (an expert in establishing intercultural links and better opportunities for migrants at the glocal level) to foster a sense of co-responsibility and awareness of the society regarding the causes of migratory movements and their interconnectedness with the environment.
The project's vision is focused on promoting an anti-racist, feminist, human rights-critical society that recognizes the right to a healthy environment as a fundamental prerequisite for sustainable human development. Through these principles, the project aims to advocate for a future that ensures gender justice, cultural plurality, and socio-ecological resilience worldwide.
As the coordinating entity for this cooperative project, CEHDA takes the lead, while AHEAD focuses on raising awareness about migration aspects stemming from economic, climatic, and environmental degradation causes in Catalonia and Europe (Brussels). This initiative is supported by the Agència Catalana de Cooperació al Desenvolupament.
Due to the growing anti-immigration sentiment in Europe, the climate emergency, and the impact of global markets on the most vulnerable communities, AHEAD will conduct dialogues with local administrations and associations representing the diversity of the Catalan territory.
Through advocacy efforts in Catalonia, we aim to build a critical mass of engaged citizens at the local level who participate, learn, reflect, and take action with a gender perspective. This approach seeks to challenge and overcome simplistic and stereotypical narratives related to systemic situations that contribute to food insecurity in the Global South, consequently driving migration to the Global North due to a lack of opportunities.
For this purpose, in addition to engaging in discussions with Catalan regional entities, migrants, stakeholders in the migration field, and youth, we will also hold meetings with public administrations in Catalonia related to the care of young migrants, women, and their inclusion.
Finally, AHEAD will facilitate meetings among all these agents in a dedicated space for constructive dialogue. The goal is to discuss and implement local practices that promote equity, intercultural inclusion, and the protection of human rights within the context of migration causes and resource exploitation.
In order to present the results of the networking efforts carried out in Catalonia and to share the knowledge and proposals of these actors, we take the meetings and dialogues conducted at the local level to Brussels to advocate for their implementation.
To accomplish this, we met with various international environmental and inclusion associations, fostering dialogues between AHEAD, CEHDA, the actors involved in the initiative in Catalonia, and representatives of European institutions.
This collaborative approach not only facilitates the dissemination of values promoting a more inclusive and sustainable future but also raises awareness on multiple fronts. It not only influences the Catalan population but also amplifies the impact of their contributions to a broader audience, such as the headquarters of the European Union.
Thus, the plan is to compile a written document detailing the advocacy actions, meeting conclusions, and follow-up initiatives to ensure their effective implementation.
This educational workshop on the causes of migration in relation to its environmental impact aims to provide educational information and empower participants to become agents of change in environmental and human rights terms.
Awareness-raising activities are aimed at local associations and public authorities interested in understanding their impact on the local and global population and developing a critical awareness of migration and environmental issues.
