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Refugee Crisis Rough Draft

Chanda Crews

GEN 499 General Education Capstone

Instructor: Heather Haffner

August 27, 2018

Introduction

Refugee crisis refers to the movements of big groups of either evicted people who are displaced internally, other migrants or refugees (Porta, 2018). The displacement is because of war in their country, a problem while on the way or issues in the hosting country. Much information is available on the topic, which allows researchers to get facts about the issue so that the issue can be handled. Research on the issue enables the different countries to make policy comparisons and come up with the best policies important in dealing with the rapidly growing issue. The refugee crisis is a global issue that affects the refugees and host countries, and needs research to get facts that will allow local agencies and governments to formulate good policy and make certain decisions to relieve the strains brought by this issue (Gibney & Loescher, 2010).

Background

The refugee issue began in the 600 AD in Kent. King Ethelberht introduced the issue when he set a law giving a displaced person the right to request asylum from churches and other holy places (Bradley, 2013). The law was introductory, and various similar laws in the middle ages followed it across Europe. Later in the 19th century, borders between countries were introduced and the issue of people migrating in search for better conditions began. The term became famous through the 1951 convention where refugees were classified as a big issue; the United Nations defined refugees and declaring the issue as a global problem (Bradley, 2013). Various wars led to more migrations, which elevated employee crisis, which affects all continents.

Solutions to the Global Issue

The refugee crisis issue can be solved in some ways. Issuing employment and medical visas is an important step in solving the issue. By providing employees with medical visas, the hosting government can control chronic diseases and reduce the outbreak of diseases in the refugee camps (Segal & Elliott, 2012). It helps reduce medical bills for catering for refugees and reduces the spread of diseases to the citizens of the host nation. Employment visas allow the professionals among refugees to secure employment and assist their members in taking care of some needs. Employment reduces the burden on governments and relieves the refugees some mental and psychological issues.

Allowing the refugees to study and provision of technology is also a major solution to this issue. The refugees should get visas to allow them to continue with their studies or start schooling. It can improve their standards by completing school, contributing to the society, integrating and making a living. Statistics from the UNHCR show that approximately 1% of all refugees get a chance to attend university and get professional training (Betts & Collier, 2017). Increasing the number will improve the standard of life of the refugees. Provision of technology is essential in dealing with psychological issues in refugees. Most refugees use smartphones to get information about others in similar situations with them, which can assist them by providing them inspiration messages from other refugees.

Conclusion

The refugee crisis is an issue that has a global effect and needs reduction or a solution to reduce the strains it causes. Research on the issue is important to help the local agencies and governments come up with good policies. The issue can be solved through the provision of employment and medical visas by the hosting countries to the refugees. Education visas and provision of technology to refugees is an essential step in improving their standards and helping them handle psychological issues.

References

Betts, A., & Collier, P. (2017). Refuge rethinking refugee policy in a changing world. New York: Oxford University Press.

Bradley, M. (2013). Refugee repatriation: justice, responsibility, and redress. Cambridge: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS.

Gibney, M., & Loescher, G. (2010). Global refugee crisis: a reference handbook. Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO.

Porta, D. d. (2018). Solidarity Mobilizations in the ‘Refugee Crisis’: Contentious Moves. New York: Springer International Publishing.

Segal, U. A., & Elliott, D. (2012). Refugees worldwide. 2, Refugee health. Santa Barbara: Praeger.