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Let’s ask ourselves some questions – Will Minister Salvini be charged with kidnapping?

09/10/2024, Redazione BnD

The Italian government is currently grappling with a significant judicial and political case involving the Minister of Transport and leader of the Lega party, Matteo Salvini, who faces charges related to his “closed ports” policy during his time as Minister of the Interior in 2019. On September 14, the Palermo Prosecutor’s Office surprised many […]

Filodiffusione and Children in the Desert, when music becomes a tool of support

06/10/2024, Bambini nel Deserto

We are thrilled to announce a new and important collaboration between Bambini nel Deserto (BnD) and Filodiffusione, an association that works to protect and support young emerging artists. This new partnership aims not only to enhance artistic talent, but also to use art as a tool of solidarity, offering support to those who need it most. Who is […]

Let’s Ask Ourselves: Are There Legal and Safe Routes for Asylum Seekers?

02/10/2024, Redazione BnD

When discussing migration to Europe, and particularly to Italy, the dominant narrative seems to focus solely on “illegal” routes: dangerous journeys across the Mediterranean, overcrowded boats, and the human tragedies that often result. However, there are legal and safe pathways for asylum seekers to enter Italy, even though they are little known and, unfortunately, even […]

Let’sAskOurselvesSomeQuestions: Who can obtain Italian citizenship?

27/09/2024, Redazione BnD

During the summer, discussions about citizenship reform resurfaced. The law granting Italian citizenship is Law 91 of 1992, and there have been debates about its reform since 1999, unfortunately without success. The leader of Forza Italia, Antonio Tajani, reopened the issue, inspired in part by the Olympic victories of Italian athletes of foreign origin, […]

Let’s Ask Ourselves: Are There Legal and Safe Routes for Asylum Seekers?

25/09/2024, Redazione BnD

When discussing migration to Europe, particularly to Italy, the dominant narrative seems to focus only on “illegal” routes: dangerous journeys across the Mediterranean, overloaded boats, and the human tragedies that often result. However, legal and safe routes for asylum seekers to enter Italy do exist, even if they are little known and, unfortunately, even less […]

The Medina of Marrakech: UNESCO World Heritage and vibrant tourist hub

21/09/2024, Luca Iotti

The Medina of Marrakech, located in the heart of Morocco, is an exceptional example of a historic city that embodies the cultural and architectural richness of the Islamic past. Founded by the Almoravids between 1070 and 1072, Marrakech has been a significant political, economic, and cultural center for centuries, exerting considerable influence over the Muslim […]

Bambini nel Deserto Niger: Objectives and Team

19/09/2024, Redazione BnD

Bambini nel Deserto Niger (BnD Niger) is a new humanitarian organization based in Agadez, founded a few months ago as part of the global alliance of Bambini nel Deserto, an international network of NGOs committed to International Cooperation and Humanitarian Emergencies. With operational offices in Italy, Switzerland, Niger, and Ukraine, the alliance is united by […]

#FacciamociDelleDomande: How much money do we spend on detention centers for asylum seekers?

18/09/2024, Redazione BnD

The management of immigration in Italy is a highly topical issue, and one of the most controversial aspects concerns the funds allocated for the creation and maintenance of detention centers for asylum seekers. These centers, intended to temporarily house migrants awaiting a decision on their asylum request or deportation, have attracted criticism and concern, not […]

The Desert Guardians: The Méharistes of Mauritania

17/09/2024, Luca Iotti

For over ten years, an unprecedented surveillance operation has been underway at the borders of Mauritania. With light and swaying steps, about twenty men armed with AK-47s patrol the vast stretches of sand dunes on camelback. These men, known as Méharistes, have become a fundamental pillar in the fight against terrorism in the Sahara. Reintroduced […]