Shakira raises her voice: Why the separation of families is cruel!

Shakira raises her voice: Why the separation of families is cruel!

In an emotional appearance on the Grammy stage, Shakira reminded of the fates of migrants and their families in the USA. She dedicated her award to the best Latin pop album of her new work "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" all her "immigrant brothers and sisters". The Grammy win fell on the evening of her 48th birthday and marked her fourth Grammy as a whole. This honor has been her first album for seven years, which makes the event even more meaningful. Radio Ennepe Ruhr reports in her speech to the precarious situation of foreigners, especially with regard to the migration policy of Donald Trump, hung.

Shakira is not only a well -known singer, but also a committed activist. In an open letter, published by NBC News , she criticized the family-separating measures at the US-American southern border. Under the "zero tolerance policy", which was introduced by the Trump administration in 2018, more than 2,800 migrant children were separated from their parents. It is particularly frightening that many parents can no longer be found; About 545 parents were deported as part of these guidelines.

criticism of inhuman practices

In her letter, Shakira addresses the emotional consequences of these disorders for the affected children. Many of them grow up without the emotional support of their parents, a situation that Shakira calls "unimaginably cruel". It emphasizes that the separations began in 2017 under a pilot program before they became a broad practice. It is not only a matter of personal fate, but also affects social structures.

according to Humanium are around two thirds of the migrants, from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. The reasons for migration are diverse and range from gang violence to extreme poverty to despair according to natural disasters. The psychological and physical consequences of separation from the parents are enormous and the conditions in the detention centers are worrying.

Shakira asks those responsible to be held accountable and end the policy of family separation. She recognizes the challenges that arise for her as a non-American citizen when she comments on these topics. Nevertheless, she emphasizes the shared responsibility to work for the well -being of the migrant families.

an appeal for humanity

The current state of affairs shows that despite institutional changes under the bidet administration, which wants to work for the reunification of families, there are still many hurdles. Unaccompanied children are often housed in dangerous and unhealthy conditions that can result in health consequences for young migrants. According to reports, children can be handed over to health authorities within 72 hours, but there are often delays that can have devastating effects.

The location on the border remains tense and requires urgent attention and solutions. The call from Shakira may come from the world of music, but emphasizes a serious problem of contemporary America. It remains to be hoped that your voice and many of the other things will be heard and can bring about positive changes.