Invisibilizados Na Ilha Do Desterro: Os Novos Fluxos De Imigrantes E Refugiados Em Florianópolis

Abstract

O objetivo deste artigo é identificar as peculiaridades dos recentes fluxos migratórios internacionais na Grande Florianópolis, cujas multiplicidades têm acarretado uma reconfiguração no perfil demográfico da capital catarinense. A pesquisa, realizada no período de 2015 a 2017, utilizou-se de métodos e técnicas de pesquisa qualitativa (análise documental) e quantitativa (cadastro institucional fechado). A investigação centrou-se no levantamento de informações e análise do perfil de uma amostra de 1783 imigrantes e refugiados atendidos pelo Projeto de Extensão “Cátedra Sérgio Vieira de Mello - Núcleo de Apoio a Imigrantes e Refugiados” da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, em parceria com a Pastoral do Migrante. Este estudo pioneiro no âmbito das atuais migrações na região mostrou, em última instância, que os imigrantes e refugiados não-brancos dos eixo sul-sul são invisibilizados e, devido à ausência de políticas públicas estaduais e municipais de integração e acolhimento, são submetidos a processos preocupantes de hiper-vulnerabilização.

The role of universities in the inclusion of refugees in higher education and in society from the perspective of the SDGS

“…This aspect was addressed by the researchers Hackl (2018), Bacher (2020), Bayuo et al (2020) and Saiti and Chletsos (2020) who identified effective language training in the local language as a means of ensuring refugees participate effectively in their academic activities. A second action identified by Bellandi et al (2021), Jungblut et al (2018) and Silva et al (2020b), found that partnerships between governments, universities, civil society and companies are fundamental support to refugees who, when dealing with social and legal issues, face the challenges of overcoming the local bureaucracy to obtain personal documents. Bayuo et al (2020), Bacher (2019), Anjos (2018), Chopra (2020), Silva et al (2020b) and Marcu (2018) corroborate the findings of the previous authors stating that in addition to fostering refugees with social and legal information, universities should be protagonists in basic and specialized health care, such as psychological, dental and others.…”

“…These services are essential, as many processes in Florian opolis are scheduled with an e-system, and many refugees do not have access to computers, mobile phones or the internet and/or do not speak Portuguese. Role of universities Silva et al (2020b) highlight that the social assistance sector handles the issues of access to social programs and benefits while the psychology sector provides psychological care. The authors also point out that the area of greatest demand was the "Search for a job" which alone corresponded to 36.6% of the service.…”

Solidarity Economy and social inclusion: The Immigrant Fair in Florianópolis, Brazil

“…Indeed, Santa Catarina is one of Brazil’s leading destinations for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Brazil. Historically recognized as a destination for immigrants due to its industrialization standards and promising employment compared to other regions in the country, the state is one of the main recipients of the country’s new faces, mainly Haitians after the earthquake that devastated the country in 2010 and Venezuelans after the start of the humanitarian crisis in 2015 (Silva, Rocha and D’Avila, 2020). The “Asylum in Numbers 2019” report from the Ministry of Justice ranks Santa Catarina fourth in the number of refuge requests (1,894), along with Paraná (1,408) and Rio Grande do Sul (1,223).…”

“…The city registered the arrival of migrants of 62 nationalities, including 912 Haitians in 2014–2018, far higher than previous years (Silva, Borba et al, 2020). Despite the growing number of immigrants and refugees in Santa Catarina in the last decade (Silva, Rocha et al, 2020), public authorities adopted no specific policies for the reception, regularization, and integration of new migrants until 2018. Consequently, grassroots institutions joined efforts to respond to this vacuum in attending to this population (Silva, Rocha et al, 2020).…”

“…Despite the growing number of immigrants and refugees in Santa Catarina in the last decade (Silva, Rocha et al, 2020), public authorities adopted no specific policies for the reception, regularization, and integration of new migrants until 2018. Consequently, grassroots institutions joined efforts to respond to this vacuum in attending to this population (Silva, Rocha et al, 2020). Concerning the insertion of immigrants in the city’s free fairs, the Florianópolis’ Immigrants and Refugees Support Group—Grupo de Apoio a Imigrantes e Refugiados em Florianópolis (GAIRF)—led new initiatives, such as the Immigrants’ Gastronomic Fair, intending to praise diversity and promote cultural exchange between migrants and the local community.…”