MAKE REFUGEES AND OTHER MIGRANTS FEEL WELCOME !

MAKE REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS FEEL WELCOME AND AT HOME.

We hear and see a lot these days about Pride Parades. They also took place in Copenhagen this summer. They are celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex culture and pride. These parades have become huge and very popular. And they have the full and active support of almost all political parties, incl. the prime minister. This is very good and very positive. Some people will perhaps not understand them. But one of the most important European values is to protect all minorities whoever they are and wherever they are. Let us be VERY proud of that. Especially when we do something about it. I am sure that the people most involved in these parades feel that they are well accepted and feel at home.

Now, what can and should we use this very positive experience for too? Imagine that similar big, regular and festive parades were made for our refugees and our migrants! And also with full and active support from all important political parties and personalities ! This would really be a positive game-changer! The refugees and migrants would feel much more welcome and at home. And not just because they know that very many of them contribute actively to our society and our welfare. But because all serious groups and persons in Denmark did something to show that they are very welcome and appreciated.

Think about it! No, more. Do something about it! And imagine also how such an initiative will contribute to a much more positive image of Denmark ( and other countries taking this initiative ). Also among the refugees going back to their home country some day. Their host country would all of a sudden get many more positive ambassadors around the world. And I am sure that we all agree that this is also a very good thing!