The session was delivered by Assistant Lecturer Ammar Ahmed Hassoon, with the participation of a group of students and faculty members.
The workshop addressed the fundamental concepts of irregular migration and distinguished it from regular migration in terms of legal and humanitarian frameworks.
It also emphasized the importance of using precise terminology that respects the human rights and humanitarian dimensions when discussing migration issues, The workshop also shed light on the economic, social, and psychological factors that drive young people to migrate, foremost among them unemployment, poverty, and the lack of development opportunities in their home countries.
The lecturer highlighted the challenges faced by irregular migrants, such as physical and psychological risks, exploitation by smuggling and human trafficking networks, as well as the negative impacts of this phenomenon on societies, including the loss of skilled professionals and young talents.
The workshop also discussed the international legal stance on irregular migration, as well as the efforts of United Nations organizations such as the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in addressing these issues.
The workshop concluded by emphasizing the role of the university and psychological counseling in instilling national values and addressing feelings of frustration and loss of belonging among young people through awareness programs and student initiatives.
