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Constructing Invisible Walls through National and Global Policy
Stephanie Ettinger de Cuba1, Allison Bovell-Ammon2, Diana Becker Cutts3
1Children's HealthWatch-Department of Pediatrics, Boston University School of Medicine, One Boston Medical Center Place, Vose Hall 5th floor, Boston, MA 02118, USA. sedc@bu.edu.
Children (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 20, 2019
Summary
Every day, 37,000 people flee conflict and environmental crises, often driven by economic hardship. US "Invisible Wall" policies harm migrant children, necessitating global cooperation and policy reform for their well-being.
Area of Science:
- Global Studies
- Environmental Science
- Sociology
Background:
- Conflict and persecution force 37,000 people to flee their homes daily.
- Economic deprivation and violence are primary drivers of forced migration.
- Climate change exacerbates resource scarcity, fueling conflict and displacement.
Discussion:
- The US employs isolationist policies, termed the "Invisible Wall," impacting migrant families and children.
- The US southern border exemplifies this policy, marked by federal fortification and reduced international cooperation.
- These policies create significant harm, particularly to vulnerable populations.
Key Insights:
- Climate change is a significant, accelerating factor in global migration patterns.
- US migration policies create barriers and harm, especially for children.
- Current US policies are characterized by isolationism and xenophobia.
Outlook:
- Global reengagement on climate change and migration is crucial.
- US ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child is recommended.
- Dismantling the "Invisible Wall" is essential for creating a safe environment for children worldwide.
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