Persuasive Essay On Female Refugees

The refugee crisis I am choosing is Empowering Women Refugees because I believe that it is important to focus on such an overwhelming issue even today in the twenty-first century. Women have always been seen as second-class citizens around the world, even in developed countries such as the United States women do not receive equal treatment as men. There are more than 66 million people forcibly misplaced throughout the world (Women’s Refugee Commission). Women and children account for most of that number. The camps that these women are forced to dwell in lack the most basic of human needs and are fundamentally unsafe. Women are put at high risks of sexual assault throughout these camps. The standard time that a refugee is misplaced in these camps is around twenty-six years (Women’s Refugee Commission). That means women and young girls do not have access to the sexual …show more content…
Women are being turned away from hospitals due to lack of resources, leading to severe health issues (Global Fund for Women). States are responsible for their own citizens as well as the refugees it accepts at times of need and are expected to provide for these women and children. Not only is health a concern for these refugee women, but so is access to education and workforce opportunities. Women in various third world countries are not permitted to the same level of education as men are. They are expected to do “womanly” duties such as house chores and caring for the children. All states are responsible for their citizens’ healthcare, equality of opportunity, and economic gains. If offending states such as Turkey, Africa, and Brazil are not held accountable for the mistreatment of women, then changes will not be made. All states must enforce equality laws for all citizens and provide them with equal socioeconomic opportunities as