Category: Refugee

  • Syrian Refugees in Germany vs. Mexicans in US

    Recent events have caused an increase in the number of people wishing to move to the European country. Migrants from Afghanistan, Iraq, and other war-torn regions moved to more prosperous lands to find protection and hope for the future. There is no reliable data on how many people arrived in Germany and how many received…

  • Perception of Refugees in Europe

    Table of Contents Article Summary Personal Learning Objective Steps Further Reference Article Summary Bruneau et al. (2018) focused on the effect of rhetorical dehumanization of Muslim refugees that entered the EU during the so-called ‘refugee crisis’ in 2014-15. The idea to study such a phenomenon appeared when the authors drew attention to the hostile rhetoric…

  • “Canadian Council for Refugees v Canada”: Aims and Principles

    A state can treat its citizens and non-citizens differently, although there should be legitimate and reasonable causes for this approach. In Canada, the Canadian Council for Refugees v Canada is an example of the different principles applied to the people who have citizenship and those seeking asylum in this country. This paper will explore the…

  • ‘It Was Hell’: Long Lines of Ukrainian Refugees at Poland Border

    There have been ongoing debates about the situation in Ukraine. Many people had to flee to different neighboring countries due to political instability. The events taking place are horrible, and the only thing to do for residents is to protect themselves in any way they can. Poland has become a center for Ukrainian refugees since…

  • The Story of Eritrean Refugees Escaping From the Country

    In the article titled “The human face of the refugee crisis,” McDonald-Gibson examines one of many stories of refugees and the hardships they face. Charlotte McDonald-Gibson (2016) tells the story of Eritrean refugees escaping from their country. The primary focus falls on Sina, an Eritrean woman who fled the country due to governmental persecution: her…

  • Fund-Raising Art Sessions to Help Refugees

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Use of Money Conclusion References Introduction A complex world situation has aggravated the past few years with many conflicts and disasters. Many people lose their homes and become forced refugees seeking shelter and protection. People from Syria, Afghanistan, and Ukraine come to Canada in search of a more peaceful life.…

  • The Greek Council for Refugees

    Background The geopolitical situation in Ukraine has made refugees once again the most pressing issue for many European governments. One of the countries that welcomed Ukrainian refugees was Greece. Therefore, I became interested in the Greek Council for Refugees (GCR), an organization that manages the refugee situation in Greece. The GCR website has a professional…

  • Refugees as an Urban Phenomenon in Canada

    Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Immigrants: The New Face of Poverty The Attraction of Urban Areas for Migrants Conclusion Bibliography Abstract Globalization has changed the context of migration in recent years. Individuals may voluntarily seek to leave their home countries for better opportunities. The United Nations High Commission on Refugees (UNHCR) recognized the changing patterns…

  • Refugees of Today Are Essentially an Urban Phenomenon

    Table of Contents Introduction Urban Refugees Urban Refugees – Data Characteristics of Urban Refugees Problems Faced by Urban Refugees Urban Refugee a Problem for Policymakers? Advantages of Urban Refugees Conclusion References Introduction The rising trend of refugees has been observed globally from 2002 to 2006 (UNHCR 2007). The migratory trend of refuges crossing international borders…

  • The Problem of Refugees Crossing into Canada from the US

    Canada is experiencing significant difficulties with refugees from the United States crossing the border. America is the world’s center of migration, and therefore a large number of migrants residing in the country are there illegally. Many people go to the States for jobs or more comfortable living conditions, but they cannot legally extend their stay…