Throughout this year, we have witnessed numerous stories that show how the coronavirus pandemic has radically changed our lives. One of them is that of those families that, due to immigration restrictions, have been forced to remain apart for an indefinite period of time. When the borders began to close, they were already distanced and, something that seemed to be temporary, translated into eternal months of waiting.
that’s how he was born Love is not tourism (“love is not tourism”), a worldwide movement that seeks to make the situation visible. Through the hashtag which bears the same name, exposes a collective request to the governments of the world. The goal is to allow unmarried binational couples to reunite permanently. In it, they propose to take all the pertinent sanitary measures, clarifying that it is not for tourism, but for love.
I took the liberty of taking this photo. This couple from the group who was finally able to meet again, after months of anguish, reflect everything…
if this is not love
If this is not essential
If this does not deserve to be heard, there is a big problem of “humanity” #LoveIsNotTourism pic.twitter.com/OzBjIA5pI4
— Monica 🇵🇹❤️🇨🇱 (@Monica28885464) August 19, 2020
Next to hashtag #LoveIsEssential (“Love is essential”), the request was quickly replicated in each country. The initiative made social networks begin to fill with photos with dedications and words of affection. There, they convey the anguish of not being able to be together right now. Its own protagonists show the urgency of taking action on the matter and putting an end to this distancing.
Groups and forums have been created to unite their voices in one, and have started petitions for each country. “We only want unmarried binational couples who are far away, separated by the pandemic, to be included. Especially when there is also a child who needs her father or her mother.” This is indicated by one of the petitions published on the Change.org platform. However, while many nations have responded favorably, there is still much work ahead.
Maximum diffusion! Help Jonny to join his family in Argentina.#LoveIsNotTourism #LoveIsEssential https://t.co/i9V0V89whB
— LoveIsNotTourismArgentina (@AmorEsEsencial) August 19, 2020
In their requests, the affected couples propose a safe protocol to preserve their health and that of others. It includes a voluntary quarantine for themselves and their family group, and self-financed Covid-19 tests. “We would do whatever it takes to get back to our loved ones!”they assure.
The truth is Love is not tourism It shows us that when we unite our voices for a just cause, it is possible to change circumstances.
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