Right of asylum

The first half of the novel’s title, “inside out,” reflects the universal refugee experience of fleeing home. This relates to Ha’s experience in various ways. For instance, at the beginning of the novel, when Ha was still back in Saigon, she writes in the poem, “Closed Too Soon”, that, “I’m mad/ and pinch the girl/ who shares my desk,/ Tram is half my size,/ so skinny and nervous” (Lai 38). This shows how Ha was a bully who was feared by others. This proves how before the war, she was a…

without serious consequences? Summarize: In “Regulating Human Rights: International Organizations, Flexible Standards, and International Refugee Law” Jill Goldenziel discuss possible solutions in further improving how refugees are currently handled. Currently there are international laws and treaties which enforce numerous details. This includes who can qualify as a refugee, how they can legally become considered a refugee, and which rights they will obtain after they pass all the hoops and…

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…

Hand in Hand A wise African proverb states, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together” (“African” 1). This philosophical quotation encompasses an important message on how to address one of the world’s most prevalent and devastating problems: the Syrian Refugee Crisis. As millions of Syrians are displaced by the Syrian Civil War, they attempt to seek refuge in surrounding foreign nations. So far, the countries of the world have only addressed the crisis by deciding the…

The first question to ask is what is a refugee?. According to United Nations Protocol, refugees are people who are outside their origin country because of a threat coming from either in or outside. The threat comes from ill treatment because of political opinions individuals adopted, or racism against a specific individual have the same religion, or nationality (Congressional Digest, 2016). They escape from violence causes that threaten their lives. This definitely removes them from the…

First steps in New Zealand When refugees and asylum seekers arrive in New Zealand they spend the first six weeks adjusting to life in the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre. The centre, where currently 165 refugees are staying, consists of four different agencies: Immigration, Medical, Counselling, and Education. Maria Lawyer, who has spent 28 years researching and being involved in refugee education, is a manager at the Centre for Refugee Education. Ms Lawyer always felt strongly about…

have experienced the trauma of fleeing their own countries, dangerous and tough journeys when seeking asylum and refuge, as well as distress of separating from their family members (Lomba, 2010). Having a job in their adopted country and being independent to financially support themselves help them to restore of self-worthiness which could potentially diminish during prolonged periods of seeking asylum (Fleay, Hartley & Kenny, 2013). Joblessness, unfavourable working conditions and insecure…

Introduction This essay will focus on the given case study: 'Transfield Services -off-shore detention centers ',referring to the 2014 boycott against Transfield Services’ involvement in the construction and servicing of off-shore detention facilities in Nauru and Manus Island. With relevant analytic tools and business concepts, the essay will identify the background reasons of the event as well as demonstrate the difference between Transfield Holdings and Transfield Services.On the basis of a…

Summative Task 2: Investigation 1. 200-300 The social issue I will be investigating is among the very important issues we live in today, Refugees and Asylum Seekers. Throughout this investigation, we will explore Refugees as a whole, and why the debate on whether to let them in, is affecting social cohesion in Australia. Refugees coming from countries facing economical and conflict issues are sent to detention centres where they are “left 4 dead”. They’re held in detention centres for weeks…

The film Well-Founded Fear provides insight to the Immigration and Naturalization Service, often deemed, “the 21st century Ellis Island,” and the process for seeking asylum. The whole process is based on the evaluation of the refugee’s worth. Have they suffered enough? Are they worthy of this ‘desirable’ status? What can they do for us? Are they worth this investment? A refugee must prove themselves to American judges…