On October 4, 2023, the Church of Scientology in Rome hosted a conference on migration and integration, coinciding with Italy's Day of Remembrance and Welcoming. This day honors the 398 migrants who lost their lives in a Mediterranean shipwreck in 2013, emphasizing humane approaches to migration.
The event featured partnerships with organizations like Mediatori Mediterranei and the IDOS Study Centre, which provided access to the 2023 Immigration Dossier. Key speakers, including Dr. Beatrice Covassi and Dr. Alessandra Morelli, discussed the importance of regular migration, Mediterranean migration crisis citizenship reform, and policies that prioritize human dignity.
Prof. Di Sciullo highlighted that migrants contribute 9% to Italy's GDP, urging a shift in perception from viewing migration as an emergency to recognizing it as a valuable resource. The conference concluded with testimonies from frontline workers and a video on the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, reinforcing the need for compassionate migration policies. This event served as a crucial platform for advocating dignity and respect in the migration discourse.
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