Quotes about migrant (16 Quotes)



    We will look into the range of problems of the lawful and unlawful migration of mainland people. We will, of course give top priority to the problem of migrant children. It has become very serious.

    Jesus is an amazing student. His prose ('The Circuit' by Jaime Jimenez) is a story of a young migrant child, and his experiences in the U.S. public school system. It is a powerful piece and he delivers it with dedication and passion.

    necessary is to manage the process, manage it fairly and equitably in the interest of all, in the interest of the countries of origin, transit country and the recipient country and above all respect the rights of the migrant or those on the move.

    Some farmers are relocated. Others join the ranks of an estimated 150 million migrant workers drawn to the booming cities in search of jobs. Because of China's restrictive household registration system, which prohibits rural inhabitants from moving to the cities, they are forced to work illegally, earning pennies an hour and without access to social services. While the migration is good for China's overly rural economy, another 150 million peasants, lured by the promise of a better life, are expected to move to urban centres in the next decade. China concerns me a lot because of the massive unemployment, ... I see enough people wandering the streets as it is. If they can't keep this drive of construction and development, what are these people going to do You just have to think about that. The Chinese are incredibly strong, they can take a lot more than any Canadian ever could. But I think there's a limit to all that, too.



    Governments at all levels must safeguard the migrant workers' legitimate rights, including getting payments in time, work safety and the schooling of their children.

    Other migrant children also appreciate the chance not to be outsiders for once -- and to avoid the teasing they often suffer at mainstream schools. Americans have a problem with migrants, ... They want them to do the menial jobs, but don't want them living in the community.


    Poverty and the rule of race that is called apartheid drive the Transkeian migrant from security on the land to work in the cities, and then back again.


    Even if not one migrant turns out to vote, this was a historic debt that Mexico owed its compatriots abroad. This represents a new political space for our migrants, an opportunity to bridge the gap between two societies, those living in Mexico and those living abroad.


    Migrant workers are central to the economy in Florida and the rest of the country. We are the ones who pick the vegetables, clean the hotel rooms and work in the restaurants. If we stop for one day, everybody, including President Bush, will notice.


    They (the migrant workers) are separated from their spouses for a large part of the year. They don't earn much, but they choose to spend a lot on the test. It is such a pity.



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