Refugees have existed ever since there has been conflict in the world; both World Wars, displacement of Jews and Palestinians, the India and Pakistan border conflict, and even the aftermath of Japanese imperialism. Although refugees have been a huge issue throughout history, the recent crisis has brought over one million refugees into Europe in just 2015. Today, more than 65 million people are forced out of their home country as a result of persecution, violence or natural disasters. The conflict in Syria certainly is the biggest cause of migration; but the seemingly endless violence in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as poverty in other Middle Eastern countries, force people to find safety elsewhere. It is difficult to have accurate numbers
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The organization works to manage migration, promote international cooperation to deal with migration issues and finds practical solutions to cope with specific crises regarding refugees. The High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has two branches; the Division of Operational Services and the Division of International Protection Services. It determines “refugee status” and advocates and seeks solutions for the refugees. A main piece of legislation is the Refugee Act of 1980, with a main goal of bringing the United States into compliance with international …show more content…
IN 2014, they taught English to 280 refugees, secured jobs for 198, and in total, welcomed 447 new refugees from 43 different countries into Chicago. In order to fund such an extensive service, Refugee One relies heavily on donations from individuals, foundations, corporate partners, franchises, and national or government partners. Approximately 70% of the funds come form the government and about 90% is used for program services. In 2014, Refugee One used just over $3 million for all of the clients and additional costs. Refugees come to this organization from all parts of the world. This agency has been working for about thirty years and has been able to resettle tens of thousands of refugees. A sample of the refugees that they assist include survivors of Cambodia’s killing fields, the former Yugoslavia, and genocide in Rwanda and other African countries; Jews fleeing Communist oppression; and Iranians escaping the Islamic Revolution. Refugee even participated in relocating those affected by Hurricane Katrina in
The organization works to manage migration, promote international cooperation to deal with migration issues and finds practical solutions to cope with specific crises regarding refugees. The High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has two branches; the Division of Operational Services and the Division of International Protection Services. It determines “refugee status” and advocates and seeks solutions for the refugees. A main piece of legislation is the Refugee Act of 1980, with a main goal of bringing the United States into compliance with international …show more content…
IN 2014, they taught English to 280 refugees, secured jobs for 198, and in total, welcomed 447 new refugees from 43 different countries into Chicago. In order to fund such an extensive service, Refugee One relies heavily on donations from individuals, foundations, corporate partners, franchises, and national or government partners. Approximately 70% of the funds come form the government and about 90% is used for program services. In 2014, Refugee One used just over $3 million for all of the clients and additional costs. Refugees come to this organization from all parts of the world. This agency has been working for about thirty years and has been able to resettle tens of thousands of refugees. A sample of the refugees that they assist include survivors of Cambodia’s killing fields, the former Yugoslavia, and genocide in Rwanda and other African countries; Jews fleeing Communist oppression; and Iranians escaping the Islamic Revolution. Refugee even participated in relocating those affected by Hurricane Katrina in