Introducing Paola Rosà, journalist
The generation of Tahrir Square and those who brave the sea aboard fishing boats speak the same language. They tell us how their societies are transforming and demonstrate that in such a connected world, what happens far from us has repercussions at home. But how can Italy face this situation without dehumanizing men and women through labels like “migrants,” “irregulars,” and “clandestines”? And what is Europe truly willing to do about it, knowing that the reasons for these young people’s flight lie in their desire for a life of opportunity, work, and the respect of their dignity as human beings?