fear of religious‚ racial‚ or political persecution. Although refugees have existed throughout human history‚ the problem has assumed more importance in the 20th century. It is estimated that more than one hundred million persons have left their home country‚ since the outbreak of World War II. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for refugees‚ the outstanding world refugee total exceeded twenty-six million in 1996. Deprived of the protection of their state‚ often detached from their
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own identity in an increasingly diverse world. Not belongiong can create lonely feelings of isolation or alienation which result in a loss of identity and self esteam. Director Baz Luhrmann’s film‚ Strictly Ballroom (1993) and the 1939 poem “Refugee Blues” by W.H Auden both convey distinct concepts concerning the subject of belonging and not belonging. Both texts emphasise the positive power of a sense of belonging has for an individual and the negative effects created by a sense of isolation
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Refugees According to the 1951 United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees‚ a refugee as a person residing outside his or her country of nationality‚ who is unable or unwilling to return because of a ‘well-founded fear of persecution on account of race‚ religion‚ nationality‚ membership in a political social group‚ or political opinion’(UN General Assembly‚ 1951) 145 UN member states have signed the 1951 convention (UNHCR 2015). However‚ most of the forced migrants in the world do
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to look for asylum elsewhere. Five years after the end of the conflict‚ most of the internally displaced persons have return back to their homeland. However‚ there is still a considerable‚ though undetermined‚ number of Sri Lankans in exile. The refugee issue has been a major concern of the Sri Lankan government. The number of asylum-seekers‚ entering the country has not diminished in the five past years and deportation is not easily achieved. Since 2011 Sri Lanka has witnessed an improvement in
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Discovery is the action or process of finding something. It’s when a person or individual discovers or perhaps finds out something which is new or has not been discovered or established before. It means to take a spontaneous journey whether it is planned or unplanned to experience new things and to gain knowledge. Such discoveries can result in individuals facing consequences which allow them to change their perspectives of themselves and the world around them. This is evident in the three texts
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violence. Walking away from danger with one ’s valuables makes a refugee vulnerable to robbery from armed robbers. Young boys are always susceptible to being kidnapped and forced to fight for a military group. Women of all ages are potential rape victims. Children are no longer assured of receiving an adequate education. NGOs have trouble ensuring the safety of those who live in refugee camps (Madu‚ 2005). Refugees also occasionally have problems receiving food and water because such resources are often
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governments and non-government organizations. The purpose behind information sharing is to provide information to others‚ proactively or upon request which can aid in effective decision making. The article chosen discusses information sharing problems within Humanitarian organizations. It asks the question if a collaborative web-platform for sharing information on refugees will improve response time. The need for information sharing during a crisis has become apparent‚ emphasizing on improving
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The Effectiveness of Pro-market Reforms‚ Ownership Structure and The Institutional framework at Addressing the Agency Problem and how Different Types of Firms in Transition Economies are affected by these measures. As economies grow‚ in order for businesses to retain market shares‚ they can no longer rely on organic growth‚ many seek external finance either through initial public offerings or through banks‚ mutual funds and insurance companies. Although there are many side benefits of pursuing
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The governors denied cooperation with the U.S. State Department’s Refugee Admission Program after hearing evidence that leaders of the Paris attacks snuck into Europe as refugees under false identities. Many governors‚ such as Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley‚ have stated their views are for protection of the country and “will
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Bridging the Gap With a population that is constantly expanding‚ problems surrounding climate change have become a major source of concern. Worldwide‚ countries are facing environmental changes that are having profound effects on the populace and each region’s economy. This essay will explain what is meant by the term climate change refugee‚ how governments determine whether or not an individual should be classified as an environmental refugee and which countries are most at risk from climate change. It
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