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Issues of Refugees

By: Sandy Shaw | 2010-05-25 | Relationships
Civil Wars and terrified fleeing people increase the need for Aid and resolution to the growing catastrophe of refugees. Many are forced to flee their homes because of severe persecution. Of course, it could be for other reasons - warfare - food shortages - disease. Our response must always be one of concern, compassion and love, although there are massive practical issues. read more

Afghan Refugee community

By: Henry | 2011-05-10 | College
Refugee community refers to any community that has been given residency status in another country due to deterioration conditions in their home country. They can be defined as any community that lives in a foreign land. Since their freedom is restricted in different ways, refugee communities are faced with many challenges. They are faced with tough economic conditions since they have to rely on organizations like United Nations and others to received economic aids. read more

Life at Dadaab Refugee Camp

By: Mary Rose | 2011-08-23 | News and society
Refugee camps in Dadaab, Kenya are home to nearly 387,893 people while other Somali refugees continue coming here each day. They are fleeing due to the violence of devastatingly ongoing drought and lack of food. read more

Refugees In Australia Still In A Hard Situation

By: Rachelle Morrison | 2010-12-17 | Travel Tips
One of the biggest issues that Australian immigration officials have been dealing with in the past few months is with regards to refugees. read more

Effective Diversity Management Within The Multicultural Workplace - Managing Immigrants And Refugees

By: Jennifer | 2010-12-25 | Workplace safety
If your company hires a large number of immigrants, refugees, or alternative foreign staff, you have most likely tried providing them with English as a Second Language (ESL) training. Or perhaps you have provided coaching in Spanish or intercultural communication to your managers. Unfortunately, you have probably discovered that the coaching, despite its high price, had limited impact and resulted in negligible, if any, improvement in your workplace. read more

How the Crisis of Australian Refugees influx has threatened the Australian National Identity

By: Alice | 2011-06-10 | History
National identity can be defined as the portrayal of a country in a wholesome way that includes its traditions, culture, language and politics (Miscevic 2010). Nur says that in the contemporary world, national identity is a complex mesh of lifestyles, arts, faith, thoughts and sport, which arise from shared traits and experiences. National identity manifests itself beyond citizenship (2001). read more

Refugees and safe third country

By: Shwan | 2010-12-11 | Immigration
The claimant's family history, personal circumstances and previous dealings with the Syrian authorities made it reasonably likely she would fall under such agreements. Her removal to Algeria would therefore be in direct contravention of Article 33, and contrary to the UK's obligations under the Refugee Convention. Removal to Algeria would also violate the claimant's Article 3 ECHR rights. read more

Refugees/Aslyees in the United States

By: Samuel Beckett | 2011-06-01 | Society
A refugee, per international refugee law is one who seeks refuge in a foreign country because of war and violence, or out of fear of persecution in his/her country. read more

Australia Immigration - Application For Protection (Refugee Status)

By: Stephen G Bourne | 2010-03-29 | Immigration
Sameen is a citizen of Iran, but has been living and studying in Australia for nearly 3 years. She presently has a student visa, and is aged 27. Unless Sameen can obtain permanent residency, she will need to leave Australia when her studies are completed. However, having recently converted to Christianity while in Australia, Sameen is concerned that she will be discriminated against if she returns to Iran. She therefore wants to stay and live permanently in Australia. One option which may be available to Sameen is to make an application for protection (refugee status), which can be made while she is in Australia, but the outcome will depend on whether Sameen meets the definition of a refugee, as per the United Nations 1951 Convention that Australia has signed. read more

Proposed changes to Refugee System in Canada

By: Terry Chawla | 2012-03-01 | Society
Canada is one of the places in priority list for immigrants because of its high standards and opportunities provided that are hardly seen somewhere else. Numerous groups of refugees from all around the globe have considered it. read more

Solving Australia's Immigration Issues

By: Newton Steven | 2010-10-08 | Travel & Leisure
As you might have already known, Australian immigration has been one of the biggest issues that has hounded the federal elections. In fact, both the ruling Labor Party and the Liberal Party made it a central in their campaigns. And the issue was hotly debated throughout the whole election period. read more

Another Woman Petitions Costa Rica For Refugee Status

By: Scott Bowers | 2010-04-04 | International studies
I have written recently in my blog about the case of Cher Lyn Tomayko. She had for years been on the FBI's most wanted list for abducting her child and bringing her to Costa Rica against a court order that the child remain in the U.S. Recently Costa Rica granted her refugee status in the face of U.S. demands for her extradition. read more

Randy Quaid and Wife Find Refugee Standing in Canada

By: Nolan Bray | 2010-10-29 | Law
Properly, it will take all sorts of individuals! Randy Quaid and his spouse Evi seem to have gone spherical the bendâ€¦ right into another region! The place in query is Canada and the small number in query has just been released following meeting with Canadian immigration authorities. The couple believes that they are the up coming in line to be murdered by the infamous Hollywood Star Whackers! Haven't heard of them? Properly, no 1 except the Quaids have, apparently! They declare that ... read more

Refugee Boat Capsizes: At Least 15 Dead and Up to 250 Missing

By: Mary Rose | 2011-04-08 | News and society
It is reported that about 250 people are missing and at least 15 other has died after an overloaded boat carrying about 300 refugees and migrants from Libya was capsized south of Sicily early Wednesday, April 6. Rescuers helped pick up 47 people, but some 15 to 20 bodies were seen in the water. According to officials, it is so difficult for rescuers to reach the victims due to high winds and rough seas. The United Nations refugee agency said on Monday that over 400 people fleeing Libya on two boats were missing. Thousands of people have successfully escaped from Libya recently due to the war in this country. read more

Free Tibet, Save Tibet, Become Educated on the Issues

By: Ian Moore | 2011-05-23 | Politics
Imagine having one of the most loving and compassionate people in the world as your leader and prime focal point. Now imagine that this leader is utterly powerless in his own country and photographed is the equivalent of a prison sentence. read more