File:The Cargo Women of Melilla.webm
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English: Embedded in the Moroccan coast, the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla represent Europe's southernmost border. There is no formal customs agreement between these two autonomous cities and Morocco, giving rise to a system where goods are smuggled across the border as personal luggage to avoid customs charges and taxes.
The burden of this work falls on the "cargo women", who carry huge bales of goods back and forth over the border. These women - without contracts, social security or healthcare - suffer abuse and harassment at the hands of the border police. The "cargo women" earn a pittance while the cities earn over €400 million in taxes from their labour. Borders open and close depending on the needs of capital. A film by Gosia Juszczak In association with Caravana Abriendo Fronteras --- http://support.novaramedia.com The UK is facing an economic crisis, falling living standards, a climate crisis, the rise of the far-right. More than ever, we need a resilient Left. This means we need a strong Left media, capable of thinking honestly about the issues facing us, tackling these issues head-on, as well as reaching out to those who aren’t yet on side. Our wide range of output – from listicles to essays, from punchy videos to in-depth discussions – does exactly that. But all this costs money: studio rent, equipment, contributor fees and digital infrastructure. We do a lot with a little, but we can’t do anything with nothing. We won’t charge for content or cash in on sponsorship deals with Pepsi. We don’t have private fortunes, or state backers, or big capital behind us – we just have you. Not everyone can afford to give – but if you enjoy our work, and you believe in what we’re doing, maybe you could forego a couple of your preferred beverages this month and lend us a hand instead. In the longer term, growing our regular subscriber base will allow us to meet the future well-prepared – so if you can spare a few quid a month, why not sign up for a regular subscription? We’ve achieved so much already – but the truth is, we’ve barely begun. Be a part of the change. Help us build a new media for a different politics. |
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| Author | Novara Media |
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