Illegal immigration and its impact on human security

Abstract

Illegal immigration is one of the most prominent issues that has occupied an important position at the political and social level, and this status began to increase in the last quarter of the twentieth century, as several circumstances were formed that helped to form it. Therefore, illegal immigration is when an individual moves across borders illegally and returns. This is due to a number of reasons, including political, social, religious and economic reasons, in addition to the widespread state of poverty in the country and war. Illegal immigration has an impact on human security, which is represented by:

First: Pressure on the resources and services of the receiving country. Illegal immigration can lead to pressure on social, health and educational resources, which leads to deterioration and poor services in relation to the receiving country.

Second: The social and cultural tension of the receiving country: Illegal immigration leads to the escalation of racism and discrimination against immigrants due to the social and cultural tensions of the receiving country.

Third: The security threat: Illegal immigration poses a threat to human security to the receiving country by putting pressure on economic and social resources, and this in turn leads to the spread of the phenomenon of crime.

Therefore, dealing with these challenges requires following a set of measures, which are that the receiving country must take comprehensive measures, which include combating human trafficking, working to enhance international cooperation and providing humanitarian aid to migrants, as well as working to enhance employment and development opportunities in the country of origin in order to Reducing the pressures that pu.