International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in 2022 (March 21 every yearThis is a scene from a demonstration held in London, England, to coincide with the "Refugee Day". Slogans such as "All Lives Matter" and "All Refugees Welcome."
About a month before this demonstration, Russia invaded Ukraine, and Western countries began to accept many refugees from Ukraine and give them livelihood and other assistance. However, they have continued to take closed measures against Yemeni, Syrian, Ethiopian, and other refugees who are also trying to flee from the war. The demonstration claimed that racism is behind the double standard that only Ukrainian refugees are given preferential treatment.
However, this double standard is not only seen in the policies of national governments, but also in the information environment of national societies. In the international press, the current situation of Ukrainian refugees is highlighted as a major humanitarian issue, while the issue of refugees from Africa and the Middle East itself is not given the attention it deserves.status quoThere is a Is racism one element behind this as well?
Learn more about racism and the press → "Racism Reporting: Behind the Gap between the Current State and Image of the World"
Learn more about bias in humanitarian reporting → "Questioning Japan's Humanitarian Reporting in the Wake of Armed Conflict"
Learn more about the double standard found in information and disinformation → "FALSE INFORMATION: Departing from the U.S. and arriving in Japan"
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