The paradox of anti-immigration protests

Across the Western world, people are partaking in anti-immigration protests, yet, ironically, continuing to benefit from the very immigrants they are opposed to.

The silent and exploited

Migrant workers in wealthy nations live in isolated labour camps, passports confiscated and wages withheld. Yet their contributions remain unacknowledged.

The hypocrisy in perception

There's a claim that foreign nationals don’t contribute enough, or are taking away jobs. When, in fact, the contribution from foreign students to everything in the UK, from the housing market to tuition to healthcare, is enormous.

But immigrants can shape a country

High-profile figures like Elon Musk acknowledge the significant contributions of immigrants, particularly through the H1B visa program, to the success of major companies in the US.

Without immigrants, AI systems wouldn't work

AI is largely powered by underpaid immigrants from India and sub-Saharan Africa. This includes extreme psychological duress after having to watch hours of footage of beheadings, rape, and child abuse to train AI systems.

Immigrants have shaped various Indian industries

Within India, cultural industries like textile and perfume heavily rely on Muslim artisans, who are underpaid and marginalized despite their essential contributions to these crafts

Shared legacies, lore and culture

It's migration that leads to shared legacies. a Hindu spinner and a Muslim weaver, where the yarn is spun in West Bengal and 300-count Jamdani masterpieces are woven in Bangladesh.

The impact of anti-immigration policies

Economies contract when borders close and culture suffocates. What disappears next are the foods, sounds, and crafts that make nations liveable.