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The document discusses migration and refugees. It provides context on the definition of immigrants and refugees, noting refugees are forced to flee while immigrants choose to resettle. The origins and history of asylum and refugee crises are examined, including events in World Wars I and II that led to large population displacements. More recent events like the 2014 crisis of unaccompanied minors migrating to the US are also summarized. Causes of migration patterns within countries like China and the US are outlined. Read less

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• 1. Migration and Refugees CULT-320-002 (Fall 2017) Group Members: Lois Matteis, Linxuan Gao Seung Chan Lee, Elias Aguilar
• 2. Our Group Topic ● How does the reading relate to what we have been learning about colonialism? ● How does capitalism play a role in migration patterns within the country of China?
• 3. Our Research Map... ● Definition of “Migration” and “Refugees” ● Migration in United States ● Unaccompanied Minors Migration ● Refugee Crisis
• 5. An immigrant is someone who chooses to resettle to another country. A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee his or her home country.
• 6. The Origin of Refugee ● The concept of “asylum” comes from Greek ● In the 4th century, asylum shifted from religious rights to the political rights of the the Roman Empire ● The first case of deportation and asylum in the modern sense --- Protestants in France at risk of religious persecution in 1685
• 7. Refugees In Two World Wars ● Population displacement ● The first large-scale “forced” migration occurred before and after World War I ● The World War II intensified forced population transfer
• 8. After World War II... ● In 1943, the Allies set up the Joint National Relief and Aid Agency ● In 1946, this body was reorganized into an international refugee organization. ● In December 1950, the United Nations established the Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees. ● In July 1951, the United Nations ratified the Refugees Convention
• 10. Causation for urban-rural Migration ´Rural migration ´Geographical advantage ´Mountains and Lakes ´Urban migration ´Opportunities ´Educations ´Careers
• 11. Urban to Rural Migration ´Urbanization of the rural area ´Disproportionate age ´Gentrification ´Rising economic prominence ´Development of the rural region
• 12. Rural to Urban migration ´Graying rural population ´Oregon, Fossil village ´Uneven and skewed distribution of age ´
• 13. Migration from disaster ´Brain drain ´Cuba after hurricane ´Displacement ´How is it different from the Tsunami in Sri Lanka? ´
• 14. Racial difference in migration ´Black population migration ´Reasons? ´White population migration ´Reasons? ´Is there still on-going racism in the market? ´
• 15. High skilled Brain Drain ´High skill brain drain ´Enforcement of Non-compete agreements ´Patent holder’s migrations
• 16. 2014: Unaccompanied Alien Children Humanitarian Crisis
• 17. La Carnada https://vimeo.com/106839392
• 20. Cities with the highest homicide rates
• 22. UAC vs URM There are two types of unaccompanied orphans: Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URM) and Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC). Even though both URM and UAC are escaping similar situations, one group enjoys protection as a legal resident, while the other is treated as an undocumented alien. (Jeon i) Unaccompanied Alien Child (UAC) is a legal term referring to a child who: has no lawful immigration status in the United States; has not attained 18 years of age; and has no parent or legal guardian in the United States, or for whom no parent or legal guardian in the United States is available to provide care and physical custody. Unaccompanied Refugee Minor (URM) is “a child who is under the age of 18, and who entered the United States unaccompanied by and not destined to (a) a parent or (b) a close nonparental adult relative who is willing and able to care for the child or (c) an adult with a clear and court verifiable claim to custody of the minor; and who has no parent(s) in the United States. The URM is considered legally present in the U.S. under its Immigration and Nationality Act
• 23. UAC Court Process 2012 the Vera Institute of Justice reported that some 40 percent of UAC were eligible to qualify for a legal status that would save them from deportation. However because the court proceedings are ultimately civil matters there is no guaranteed right to counsel. Reno v. Flores- v. Flores The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that INS was not legally required to provide special treatment for minors held in custody or to house illegal alien children in separate shelters. Also that the INS detention program for illegal aliens conforms with due process.
• 27. Refugees/Asylum/Displaced Migrants: Military Industrial Complex Role ● Most refugees are coming from the Middle East (Mainly Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Libya). ● The United States has dropped 26,000 bombs on Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Libya, Yemen, Somalia, and Pakistan in 2016 (a daily average of 72) ● The USA has spent $4.8 trillion on the wars in the Middle East ● War budget under Trup administration is going to increase the military spending budget by $96.5 billion.
• 28. 65 Million Number of refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced people within the world
• 29. “Negative Refugee” Media...
• 30. “Pro-refugee” Media...
• 31. United States’ Attitude on Immigration...
• 32. Factors of Influence ● Media plays a major role in how refugees are viewed in the public’s eye ● Attitude depends on: history of migration patterns, economic development within the area, and the strength of labor demand. ● Political views have enabled polarized views on refugees: “genuine” and “bogus” refugees ● Current events (example: 9/11)
• 33. Globalization The combination of media and the military industrial complex has created a very negative or patronizing view of refugees overall. Most solutions to the problem does not address the source. The solutions are Western reactions to the problem. Capitalism and Colonialism have played a role in destabilizing these countries while also creating major displacement affecting the entire world.
• 34. Foreign Policy Change Fix the problem at the source and we will no longer need to create reactionary solutions.

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Refugees Year 11 Issue

Learning Objective: To develop a broad understanding of the key terms, ideas and issues associated with refugees and Australia. Source: Parliament of Australia “Asylum seekers and refugees: what are the facts?” by Janet Phillips. This complete document is available as a link on the wiki under “refugee resources”.

Key Terms UNHCR Refugee Economic Migrant Asylum Seeker

UNHCR The United Nations body responsible for protecting refugees and overseeing adherence to the Refugee Convention is the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Refugee The 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees (and its 1967 Protocol), to which Australia is a signatory, defines a refugee as: Any person who owing to a well founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion, is outside the country of his/her nationality and is unable, or owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself/herself of the protection of that country.

Economic Migrant A person who leaves their country voluntarily to seek a better life. Should they elect to return home, they would receive protection from their government. The term “refugee” does not cover these people, even if they have left because of war, famine, natural disasters etc.

Asylum Seeker An asylum seeker is a person who is seeking protection as a refugee and is still waiting to have his/her claim assessed. The Refugee Convention definition is used by the Australian Government to determine whether our country has protection obligations towards asylum seekers. If an asylum seeker who has reached Australia is found to be a refugee, Australia is obliged under international law to offer protection and to ensure that refugee is not sent back unwillingly to a place in which they may be persecuted.

Asylum seekers are not “illegals” Universal Declaration of Human Rights – Everyone has the right to seek asylum and the 1951 Refugee convention prohibits states imposing penalties on those who come from a territory where their life is threatened.

Asylum seekers do not break any laws simply by arriving on boats or without authorisation. Australian law makes these allowances because it is not always safe or practical for asylum seekers to obtain travel documents or travel through authorised channels. Asylum seekers irrespective of how they arrive, without a valid visa, are classified by Australian law to be “unlawful non-citizens”. However, this term does not mean that asylum seekers have committed a criminal offence. There is not offence under Australian law that criminalises the act of arriving in Australia or the seeking of asylum without a valid visa.

The term “illegal” may more appropriately apply to those without a valid visa (“unlawful non citizens”) who are not seeking protection, such as visa overstayers. As at 30 June 2011, it was estimated that there were about 58,400 visa overstayers residing in Australia.

Methods of arrival Most asylum seekers applying for protection in Australia arrive by air with a valid visa and then apply for asylum at a later date, while living in the community. More recently, proportions of those arriving IMA (Irregular Maritime Arrival – “boat people”) and non-IMA (air arrival) has increased. However, boat arrivals still only comprise of about half of Australia’s onshore asylum seekers.

Are they queue jumping? There is no orderly queue for asylum seekers to join. Only a very small proportion of asylum seekers are registered with the UNHCR and only one percent of those who meet the UNHCR criteria are subsequently resettled into another country. As the number of asylum applications rises, states are increasingly taking responsibility for refugee status determination.

Air and boat arrivals Though the focus of much public and political attention, those who arrive by boat are actually far more likely to be recognised as refugees than those who arrive by air. E.g. The protection visa grant rate for the top country of citizenship for boat arrivals (Afghanistan) has varied between 80-95% since 2009. In contrast, the same visa rate for those applying for asylum from the top country for air arrivals (China) is usually around 20-30%. Dr Khalid Koser... “it means that arguable Australia is worrying about the wrong asylum seekers. Whereas the majority arriving by boat are refugees, the majority arriving by air are not”.

Is Australia being swamped by asylum seekers? Worldwide, the most asylum claims are lodged in Europe (particularly France and Germany), the USA and Canada. In 2011 the largest number of asylum claims was the USA with 74000. France had 51900. Germany had 45700. In contrast, Australia had 11500. The vast majority of the world’s refugees and asylum seekers are hosted in developing countries.

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The Refugee Crisis

The refugee crisis: rethinking and strengthening the response.

The NGO Relations and Advocacy Section of the Department of Public Information held the briefing, “The Refugee Crisis: Rethinking and Strengthening Response” on 18 February 2016. The objective of the briefing was to raise awareness about the realities of the global refugee crisis, and share vital strategies for rethinking and strengthening responses that protect and assist displaced persons and refugees.

The Director of the Outreach Division, Maher Nasser, opened the floor by recalling his experience as the son of refugees, recounting feelings of longing and of not being able to go back to his homeland – a feeling native to the close to 60 million refugees currently displaced around the world. He reflected on Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon’s statement that “refugees are being deprived of their homes but must not be deprived of their future.”

Six panelists and two discussants led the briefing, illustrating experiences and efforts taking place that call for rethinking and strengthening the response on the global refugee crisis. Ninette Kelley, Director of the Liaison Office at UNHCR New York, was the first to take the floor. She started by giving an overview of the current global refugee crisis through a powerful video entitled,  “The Nation of the Displaced” . The video gave focus to the global refugee crisis, providing the growing numbers of refugees around the world and showing the circumstances they face. It highlighted the need to address the refugee crisis through a political will that shows solidarity, commitment and leadership. In the Q&A portion of the briefing, Ms. Kelley called on the audience to change the narrative surrounding the crisis by volunteering, hosting a refugee in their homes or donating to NGOs that work on the ground.

Karen AbuZayd, Special Adviser on the Summit Addressing Large Movements of Refugees and Migrants spoke of her current work on the comprehensive report for the Secretary- General on the issue at hand, which will be presented at a summit in September, planned to take place at the United Nations on 19 September. The report, expected to be released in May of this year, will require input from Member States and NGOs. Moreover, Ms. AbuZayd drew attention to plans to schedule consultations with civil society. She outlined possible opportunities and challenges building up to the summit and highlighted actions needed at the global, regional and national levels between Member States for dealing with and responding to large movements of refugees and migrants. She emphasized the importance of creating more equitable systems and a roadmap of migration that include commitments to provide access and investments, among other resources, to create safe and regularized movements for those displaced.

Predrag Avramovic, Head of the Humanitarian Section of the European Union Delegation to the United Nations in New York gave the perspective of the EU on the refugee crisis. He emphasized the EU’s commitment in continuing its efforts to provide assistance and protection to those forced to flee their home countries. He laid out a handful of ways in which the EU could better address the current refuges crisis. Mr. Avramovic then emphasized that assistance goes beyond just providing food and shelter. It also includes improving the livelihood of refugees by providing opportunities for integration and education, he said. He further focused on the need for cooperation of the different parties, stating “We can do it better together.”

Susana Sottoli, Associate Director of the Programme Division at UNICEF explained how her organization and other stakeholders are currently addressing the refugee crisis as it pertains to children. According to Ms. Sottoli, children are impacted in various forms, either by exposure to danger, risk of separation from families, child labour and loss of education. UNICEF’s support on the ground involves providing technical assistance, access to education and sanitation and psychosocial support, she reported. She also addressed the challenges that the lack of reliable data, and the highly politicized migration and asylum processes pose in providing relevant, timely assistance. She outlined three key principles needed to strengthen response to the current refugee situation, which calls for the commitment of all Member States before, during and after displacement, mainly, treating children as children; giving them priority in migration processing mechanisms; and ensuring that families are not separated.

Gabriel Garang Atem, Deacon of the Sudanese Dinka-language Congregation of All Saints Episcopal Church joined the briefing via Skype and moved the audience through his personal story as a refugee – having faced life-threatening situations. He shared how his faith uplifted and guided him through his personal ordeal as a refugee. He movingly thanked the United Nations for its work and services and further emphasized that lives could not be saved without collective efforts and how he was able to survive because of the UN.

Neil Grungras, Founder and Executive Director of the Organization for Refuge, Asylum and Migration (ORAM) caught the audience’s attention via Skype from Turkey, describing the current refugee situation in that country. He presented the challenges faced by LGBTQI refugees, a minority that went unnoticed until recently, and that is now recognized as highly vulnerable by UNHCR. He closed his discussion by recognizing the efforts of international organizations in forming partnerships to address the issue, but emphasized that more work needs to be done. He indicated how the efforts of civil society are necessary to make change happen, and called on the audience to “roll up their sleeves” and act.

Speaking as a discussant from the floor, Joseph Donnelly from CARITAS emphasized that everyone can make a difference in working to protect and respect refugees and thanked UNHCR for its efforts in responding to the global refugee crisis. Freshta Poupal, a past volunteer in Greece, spoke of her experience as a volunteer and stressed the need for interpreters on the ground. She relayed the relief experienced by many refugees when assisted by volunteers who connect with them through language. She then called on youth to get involved, emphasizing that “youth, with a little guidance, can do so much.”

The briefing closed with a lively discussion between the audience and panelists. From the session, one can conclude that there is a dire need for constructing a counter narrative on refugee situation currently portrayed in the media. Participants left the briefing feeling that for this to happen, civil society must use its voice.

Refugees in the media: how the most commonly used images make viewers dehumanise them

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When the Syrian refugee crisis began in 2011, the journeys of thousands of people fleeing their home country to cross the Mediterranean were widely documented in the media. But the public response was tepid until 2015, when a photograph of drowned Syrian toddler Alan Kurdi on a Turkish beach was printed in media around the world. The photo prompted international responses, a change of EU policy on refugees, and a surge in donations to charities working with refugees.

Images shape our perceptions of the world and have the capacity to become political forces themselves. While more refugees risk their lives to cross the English Channel and the Mediterranean, not to mention the Belarus-Poland border, our research has found that the photos of these populations in the media affect how people view and respond to migration issues.

This phenomenon is described in social psychology as the “identifiable victim effect”. People engage differently with words and images concerning the suffering of a single individual rather than that of large groups. We are willing to offer greater aid to a single victim under hardship than to a group of people with the same need. Increased charity donations are an example of this.

Yet in the mainstream media, images of identifiable victims are the exception rather than the norm. In the context of the Syrian refugee crisis, the majority of news images in western media depict refugees as anonymous, faceless masses. These may either render audiences numb to the subjects’ hardship or simply fail to shift their attitudes or behaviours, as past research suggests .

Dehumanisation

In set of recent studies , we showed media images of refugees to nearly 4,000 European citizens. We exposed them to images of either large groups, in which individuals are not identifiable, or small groups of identifiable refugees. We found that viewers dehumanised refugees more strongly when they were exposed to images of them in large groups.

We reached this conclusion by asking participants to tell us the extent to which they think that refugees are capable of experiencing certain emotions. We did this because an important dimension of dehumanisation is considering others as being less capable of experiencing secondary emotions that typically distinguish humans from animals, such as tenderness, guilt and compassion (as opposed to primary emotions that are shared with animals such as fear, anger and joy).

We found that the participants who saw images of refugees in large groups attributed fewer secondary emotions to them. Interestingly, we did not observe this difference when participants saw images of large groups of survivors of natural disasters.

We also looked at another distinguishing feature of these images: whether the subjects were depicted crossing a body of water or travelling by land. One of the most striking aspects of the imagery of refugee journeys has been their crossing of the Mediterranean Sea – being rescued or having drowned.

Social scientists have speculated that the visual and linguistic portrayal of refugees using metaphors of water (waves, tides and floods) reinforces the stereotype of refugees as potentially threatening, uncontrollable agents.

In our study, the visual narrative of depicting large groups of refugees in the sea resulted in even greater dehumanisation. This suggests that current visual representations of refugees emphasise a security issue rather than a humanitarian debate – refugees are depicted as “being a crisis” for host nations, rather than finding themselves “in a crisis”.

Turning emotion to action

We found that not only do these differences in images affect our attitudes toward refugees, they also influence our behaviour and action. We found that participants who had been exposed to images of large groups of refugees were also more likely to endorse anti-refugee petitions and less likely to endorse pro-refugee petitions.

We also tested whether exposure to these images affected people’s support for political leaders. We found that viewing images of large groups was associated with increased support for more dominant and less trustworthy-looking political leaders.

Interestingly, in our research, it was not the emotions that viewers attributed to the people in the photographs that drove political effects. Instead, the driving factor seemed to be the specific emotions that the viewers themselves experienced (such as reduced pity) when looking at the images of large groups.

There are no neutral ways to visually depict human beings. Neither the medium of photography itself can afford such neutrality, nor the photographers, the publishers or the viewers themselves.

The decision of what photos to publish is often made by editors who are exposed daily to many images of human suffering. Our research shows that these decisions should consider both the likely emotions audiences will “see” in the images, but also the emotions they will “feel”.

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World Refugee Day 2024: Why Refugees Make the U.S. a Better Place to Live

Today is  World Refugee Day , a time to recognize the plight of refugees all over the world, celebrate their resilience, and remind us how much is left to be done to provide a safe haven for millions of people around the globe who need protection. 

For 44 years, HHS’  Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) has been offering refugees tools and services to help them become self-sufficient as they rebuild their lives in the U.S. At least 10 ORR-funded employment and economic mobility programs, like  Refugee Career Pathways and  Employer Engagement , connect our new neighbors to employment services, job training, language classes, and other support to help them earn a sustainable income and make progress toward their professional goals. 

Bernard Domingo , a successful business owner and former refugee from Zimbabwe, knows all too well how important those programs can be when you need a little extra help to get started. When he arrived in the U.S. in 2010, he brought his passion for artisanship and his talent for making just about anything from wires and beads—from elephants and dragons to motorcycles and lizards. With the assistance of ORR’s  Individual Development Accounts (IDA) program, which help refugees start businesses or save for an important asset, Bernard invested his savings and launched his own business. Leveraging IDA funds, he used loans to buy tools and supplies for his business and pay registration fees for trade shows. Today, he has a successful business that enables him to support himself and his family. 

Domingo is one of more than three million refugees ORR has helped to welcome since 1980. Every year, we continue to welcome thousands of new neighbors nationwide through the  U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP). In Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, USRAP admitted 60,014 refugees to the U.S., including refugees who arrived through the new  Welcome Corps program. In FY 2024, ORR is working with its federal, state, and local partners to resettle up to 125,000 refugees, as outlined in the  Presidential Determination on refugee admissions. 

Once a refugee arrives in the U.S., ORR’s role begins. ORR, through an extensive private-public grant recipient network, including states, resettlement agencies, faith-based, ethnic, and community-based organizations, offers critical resettlement services to facilitate a successful transition to life in our nation. We have always known that refugees and their families make the U.S. a better place to live, and we see it first-hand in the many success stories of our clients, like Domingo. 

To have a better understanding of the contributions refugees make to their new communities, HHS conducted a groundbreaking study, released earlier this year, examining the fiscal impact of refugees and asylees during a 15-year period on U.S. government budgets,  The Fiscal Impact of Refugees and Asylees at the Federal, State, and Local Levels from 2005-2019 .

This evidence-based data shows that refugees and their families made meaningful contributions to our economy at both the federal and local levels, with new contributions exceeding federal and local outlays by more than $123 billion from 2005-2019. This is the result of income tax and other earnings supported by the refugees’ strong desire to work, become independent, and restart their lives. We know that federal funds spent on refugee services and benefits pay off not only directly by generating a surplus in income for the government on all levels, but also in other meaningful ways through enriching American communities with diverse businesses, languages, traditions, and a unique blend of ethnic foods. 

On World Refugee Day today, let’s not lose sight of how much is left to be done. There are continued opportunities to support those in need and do what we do best — come together as neighbors, friends, and as a people to help others. Everyone can help by  sponsoring a refugee family through Welcome Corps, donating to or volunteering at a  local resettlement organization that delivers services and benefits on the ground, or learning more about  ORR refugee programs and services tailored to help our new neighbors succeed in this new chapter of their lives.

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“Conflict, climate chaos and upheaval” have forced more than 120 million people from their homes including 43.5 million who have fled across national borders said the UN Secretary-General in his message for World Refugee Day, marked on Thursday.

That’s a record number on the move – “ fuelling profound human suffering ”, António Guterres added, while at the same time honouring their strength and courage.

Drawing attention to the day each 20 June, is also about stepping up efforts to protect and support those forced from their homes “on every stop of their journey.”

Equal opportunity

“Refugees need global solidarity and the ability to rebuild their lives in dignity”, he continued.

“ Given the opportunity, refugees make significant contributions to their host communities , but they need access to equal opportunities and to jobs, housing, and healthcare.”

Youngsters need quality education amid the upheaval, and generous host nations also need resources so that refugees can be fully integrated into society and the labour force.

“Let us pledge to reaffirm the world’s collective responsibility in assisting and welcoming refugees”, uphold their human rights – including to asylum – and ultimately, help resolve the conflicts that are uprooting so many, the Secretary-General said.

Spotlight on Sudan: UNHCR chief

The head of the UN refugee agency ( UNHCR ) issued a special statement just ahead of the day, from the border between Sudan and South Sudan.

“The picture is rarely as desperate as where I am now, in Jamjang, South Sudan. In recent months nearly 700,000 people have crossed from neighbouring Sudan , fleeing a devastating war that has taken their homes, their loved ones – everything”, said Filippo Grandi.

Rival militaries began fighting in and around the capital Khartoum in April last year fuelling a war in which well over 15,000 have been confirmed dead, and almost 9.5 million forcibly displaced, including nearly two million across Sudan’s borders.

Fleeing brutal violence

The last remaining city in Government hands in Darfur is enduring a brutal siege and the region’s last functional hospital, in El Fasher, has been closed due to the fighting.

Mr. Grandi pointed out that some South Sudanese had fled their homeland due to the civil war there and are now being forced back home to villages still struggling to recover. Others are Sudanese – teachers, doctors, shopkeepers and farmers – who must now navigate life as refugees.

“Refugees arriving at borders is not just an issue for rich countries . Three quarters of the world’s refugees live in countries with low or modest incomes – it is false, and irresponsible, to claim that most are trying to get to Europe or the United States ”, he said.

He said nations hosting Sudanese refugees show solidarity is possible “even under the most trying circumstances. I commend them for it. But they cannot do it alone. At a time of division and upheaval, refugees – and those hosting them – need us all to pull together.”

Keeping hope alive

The UNHCR chief said there are still many reasons for hope, and the international day is also an opportunity to celebrate progress made.

A bold new development plan in Kenya will transform legacy refugee camps into settlements where refugees will have greater opportunities to advance, he noted.

And in Colombia, UNHCR is supporting a government system to include almost 2.3 million Venezuelan refugees who’ve fled persecution at home in the labour market.

“In Ukraine, we helped to build a platform that supports people who are cautiously returning to repair or rebuild their homes.”

Thinking long term is key, he added, focusing on sustainability, and working with governments, development partners and others.

“ Let’s not leave refugees in limbo ; instead, let’s give them the chance to use their skills and talents and contribute to the communities that have welcomed them”, Mr. Grandi stressed.

Check out our interview with UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Mary Maker from South Sudan celebrating World Refugee Day with an important message for young refugees:

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World Refugee Day 2024

Solidarity in action: promoting refugee-sensitive health systems .

On June 20 th , 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) joins UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and partners in observing World Refugee Day 2024. In line with this year's theme, "Solidarity with Refugees", WHO emphasizes the importance of building inclusive health systems and ensuring equitable care for refugees worldwide. WHO highlights solidarity and health, celebrates refugee resilience, advocates for their health rights, and strives to create a world where everyone, regardless of migratory status, enjoys universal access to quality health care.

UNHCR estimates that by mid-2023, over 110 million individuals worldwide were forcibly displaced, with 40% being children. 75% of these displaced individuals are hosted in low- and middle-income countries. Refugees are not merely recipients of care but active contributors to health systems globally, serving as skilled health care professionals, cultural mediators, and advocates for equitable access. Data from the WHO World report on the health of refugees and migrants highlights their impactful roles, emphasizing the importance of including refugees in decision-making processes, which enhances service quality and cultural competence.

As we celebrate their resilience and honor their contributions, we recognize the challenges refugees face and the urgent need for global solidarity. Despite not being inherently less healthy, millions in vulnerable situations experience poorer health outcomes due to substandard living and working conditions. Prioritizing their right to timely, accessible, affordable, acceptable, and dignified health care is crucial for achieving health for all.

“Walking the talk”: Examples of WHO’s contributions to refugee health promotion

In line with the 2019-2030 Global Action Plan on promoting the health of refugees and migrants , WHO collaborates with Member States, regional offices, and partners to advocate for refugees and migrants' rights and health equity. By leading global advocacy efforts, setting standards, generating evidence, and fostering partnerships, WHO advances evidence-based approaches to meet the health needs of refugees and migrants, promoting global health equity and rights.

• coordinating and steering normative work: The Third Global Consultation on the Health of Refugees and Migrants in June 2023, co-organized by WHO, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), UNHCR, and the Kingdom of Morocco, led to the adoption of the Rabat Declaration by 49 Member States and observers. This milestone is a global commitment to improving health for refugees, migrants, and host communities. The outcome report provides actionable steps for governments, UN agencies, and partners.
• translating research into practice : WHO published the first global research agenda , to address evidence gaps, following a consultative research agenda setting process to build consensus on global priorities with over 180 stakeholders. Five priority research themes, requiring greater investment, were identified, accompanied by an Implementation Guide and Toolkit to foster stronger global research collaborations.
• reviewing health systems: WHO conducts health system reviews worldwide to support the development of informed and evidence-based health system long-term interventions that build on existing capacities and appreciate gaps and opportunities. Reviews in Jordan, Bulgaria , Thailand , Czechia , Uganda, and Estonia, in collaboration with respective Ministries of Health have resulted in follow-up actions demonstrating policy changes and better-informed health planning. Notably, these reviews have facilitated the integration of refugee and migrant health needs into national strategies.
• training health workers: WHO developed Refugee and migrant health: Global Competency Standards for health workers (the Competency Standards) to enhance health workers' capacity to deliver culturally-sensitive services to refugees and migrants. Successful training initiatives in Nigeria are being expanded to Senegal, Mali, and Niger. In parallel, WHO is establishing a corresponding e-learning course and preparing for the first global course to be held in Rome in collaboration with the Italian National Institute for Health, Migration and Poverty - WHO Collaborating Centre.
• celebrating the power of storytelling: The WHO's Health for All Film Festival awarded the “Migrants and Refugees Health Special Prize” to "Dalal's Story," directed by Alexandra Cordukes from Laundry Lane Productions (Australia). The film champions inclusive healthcare access and portrays how it fosters positive health outcomes through Dalal's journey as a Yazidi woman seeking refuge in Australia. Additionally, the festival presented the "Health Emergencies - Grand Prix" to "Journey Beyond the Rubble," directed by Mumen Sayed Issa and Atheer Salem Bahr (Türkiye). This film highlights the bravery of healthcare professionals in response to the 2023 earthquake, narrating the recovery story of Wala, a Syrian refugee in Türkiye and earthquake survivor.
• exchanging knowledge and leveraging experiences: The Fifth Global School on the Health of Refugees and Migrants , will be held in December 2-6, 2024, in Bogota, Colombia, and livestreamed globally. It will bring together diverse stakeholders facilitating robust knowledge exchange and collective learning, to explore innovative strategies, share best practices, and foster partnerships to address the health challenges of people on the move and promote their well-being.

The way forward: A collective approach to addressing the health needs of refugees

Addressing the health needs of refugees demands a collective, cross-border commitment to solidarity and inclusivity. This involves addressing the determinants of health while reshaping and strengthening existing health systems to provide comprehensive, integrated services for both host communities and refugees. Recognizing refugees' health as vital to global well-being, representative data and high-quality research are crucial for monitoring progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and guiding evidence-based policies. Moving from policy to practice requires developing and implementing public health plans that incorporate refugees' health needs and involve affected communities in decision-making. Global collaboration, guided by principles of non-discrimination, equity, and inclusion, is essential. Enhancing international cooperation and fostering social integration are commitments toward creating a healthier, more equitable world for all.

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How a U.K. Charity is Working Directly with Refugees to Bring Greater Authenticity to Migration Stories on Screen

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In her 2022 Toronto curtain raiser “ The Swimmers ,” telling the true story of two Syrian sisters and their emotional and gruelling journey to Europe to escape the civil war, director Sally El-Hossaini went to great lengths to ensure authenticity, using real-life refugees both in-front of and behind the camera.

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Even before “The Swimmers,” Counterpoints had begun actively getting involved in the development process of film and TV projects, having been approached by various production companies who wanted its expertise. But with interest growing, the organisation last year established a new initiative dedicated to working with the industry to bring greater authenticity to refugee stories on screen, PopChange Consultancy.

“In the last couple of years, the number of things that have come out that either we are involved or not involved in has just exploded,” says Laith Elzubaidi, Counterpoints’ pop culture and social change producer. “And it makes sense, because it is the top story.”

Several of these projects, particularly more recent ones, have come from diverse voices who themselves have lived experiences. Syrian activist and filmmaker Waad Al-Kateab, for example, fled Aleppo and sought asylum in the U.K., where her documentary “For Sama” — chronicling her life raising a child during the civil war — won a BAFTA film award in 2019 (her 2023 doc “We Dare to Dream,” followed members of the Olympic refugee team and was produced by Angelina Jolie). Likewise, Hassan Akkad filmed his own journey from Syria to the U.K. for the documentary series “Exodus Our Journey to Europe,” which won a BAFTA TV award in 2017 (Akkad has since worked on several film and TV projects and served as exec producer on “The Swimmers”).

But for filmmakers looking to bring to life such stories without any lived experience themselves — or even for those where the experience doesn’t directly relate to what they want to show on screen — Counterpoints is hoping it can step in to deploy the expertise of its growing pool of creatives.

Through its PopChange initiative, aimed at leveraging pop culture to change perceptions of immigrants and migrants in the U.K., it had already consulted on various projects. Most notable is the upcoming Netflix feature “Exit West,” adapted from Mohsin Hamid’s novel about two migrants fleeing an unnamed war-torn country, being directed by Yann Demange, starring Riz Ahmed and produced by the Obama’s Higher Ground, The Russo Brother’s AGBO, and Ahmed’s Left Handed Films. Then there was last year’s short film “Matar,” directed by Akkad and following an asylum seeker in England confronted with a hostile immigration system. 

For “Exit West,” which is still in development, Counterpoints was invited to put on a two-day learning experience for both Netflix staff and the production companies. So it brought along a group of creatives with lived experience of displacement who “looked at the script, dissected some of the ideas presented and informed the future of the development of the film,” according to Koldzic. 

“And what we realised, based on those two days, was that it was a fascinating conversation that was beneficial for everyone,” he says. “I’ve been doing this for a long time and found it to be one of the most interesting and rewarding workshops, just as a listener, because people were getting so much from both angles, as refugees and people with experience of displacement, but also as creatives who had a lot of creative suggestions and ideas to share.”

PopChange Consultancy, which lauched in 2023, now has a number of projects, including three feature films — one being produced and co-written by an Emmy nominee — and a TV series in the pipeline. Most of these it can’t discuss due to the sensitive nature of the subject matters (some are based on real-life stories). But it is consulting on “Papers,” Akkad’s feature adaptation of “Matar” he’s developing with BBC Film. It should be noted that, while Akkad has experience as a refugee, he was never undocumented and wanted to ensure that specific experience was captured correctly. “You can never have too many experiences to help inform what you’re writing,” says Elzubaidi. 

While the aim of Counterpoints isn’t to “come out and scold” productions not using its methods, Elzubaidi does note that “if you look at the history of how refugees and migrants have been represented on screen, it’s been outrageously bad.” And he claims that this has had a “very real” effect on society. 

There have even been concerns with productions that do come from a place of sympathy and understanding. Koldzic notes that while Gianfranco Rosi’s Berlinale winning documentary “Fire at Sea” was a “fantastic film,” it represented the refugees as a “sea of faces, from a great distance, without a story or any background attached to them.” 

And there have also major productions that have addressed the issue using more subtle manners. For all the furry high-jinx and marmalade sandwiches, beloved family feature “Paddington” is, at its heart, the story of a refugee and his efforts to integrate into U.K. society.

Alongside helping improve the authenticity of what’s seen on screen, actually ensuring those that have helped bring this authenticity are properly credited — and paid — for what they do is a central tenant of the PopChange Consultancy, which also charges a facilitation fee to cover its own costs. Koldzic says that some of the filmmakers who have contacted them for advice are actually more concerned with this practical element — how do you go about correctly paying and crediting those who have lent their expertise? — than anything on the creative side. 

Ultimately, Elzubaidi claims one of the key aims of PopChange Consultancy, working alongside its other initiatives, is to promote and grow and develop its network of talent. Maybe someone they brought on board to consult on a project will then be hired as a writer, cultivating a relationship with the production company that leads to further opportunities down the line. Maybe they’ll even be able to bring a story of their own to screen rather than working on someone else’s. 

As he notes: “Our ethos is to build up creatives from refugee and migrant backgrounds to the point where they don’t have to consult and where they can make their own projects.”

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1. General Information

1.1 About Humanity & Inclusion

Humanity & Inclusion (formerly Handicap International) is an international non-governmental Organization founded in 1982 and currently located in more than 60 countries worldwide. Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. The organisation works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

1.2 About Humanity & Inclusion in Bangladesh

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) has been operational in Bangladesh since 1997 and supporting for universal and inclusive access to services for all, particularly in health, education and socio-economic empowerment and operate in 2 districts: Kurigram and Cox’s Bazar.

In Dhaka, a Senior Management Team oversees all country operations, consisting of a Country Director, Operation Manager, Country MEAL Manager, Technical Unit Manager, Finance Manager, HR Manager, Logistics Manager, and Compliance Manager. The intervention in the field offices in Ukhiya and Teknaf is guided by two Area Managers. HI also has a team of technical specialists in areas such as Rehabilitation, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Protection, Inclusion Humanitarian Action, and Accessibility. They follow HI global standards to ensure quality of services strengthen the technical capacity of field operations teams, and coordinate with clusters and technical working groups. HI is known for promoting the rights of vulnerable individuals, particularly person with disabilities and providing quality specialized services during emergency responses.

HI has been operating in Cox's Bazar for over 12 years with a team of experienced and qualified professionals, having a deep understanding of the local context and strong relationships with local authorities and influential partners.

2. Context of the Evaluation

2.1 Presentation of the BPRM funded Project

The BPRM funded project titled "Inclusive Specialized Services for Vulnerable Persons, including Persons with Disabilities in Cox's Bazar Rohingya Camps and Host Communities" has three main objectives. The first objective is to enhance the quality and timely access to comprehensive functional rehabilitation and healthcare services through mobile units, static points, and targeted health facilities in camps and host communities. The second objective is to improve the protection environment and increase resilience of persons with concerns, particularly persons with disabilities, older people, and other vulnerable individuals, among the Rohingya community through equitable access to life-saving protection and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services and strengthening community-based protection mechanisms. The third objective is to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities and older people in the overall Rohingya humanitarian response, including disaster risk reduction and preparedness services in camps and host communities. The first of the project is from September 2022 to August 2023.

Since the influx in August 2017, HI has established emergency mobile teams that consist of a team manager, a project officer for beneficiary identification and referral pathways, rehabilitation staff, a nurse for basic healthcare and referrals, a protection officer for case identification and external referrals, two MHPSS officers for individualized services and referrals to specialized mental health services, and an inclusive sports and recreational officer for facilitating sessions with children and adults.

HI operates Nine teams in Ukhiya and Teknaf Upazillas covering 14 camps, providing adapted and comprehensive assistance to vulnerable individuals including persons with disabilities. HI also provides rehabilitation services in 5 hospitals and clinics. Door-to-door home-based rehabilitation services are provided in Jaliapalong union under Ukhiya Upazila and through mobile van approach in Whykong, Baharchharha,

Sabrang unions under Teknaf Upazilla, through its partner CDD. Additionally, HI supports three camps in Ukhiya through CDD, which provides similar assistance to vulnerable individuals through Static Points and door-to-door home-based services.

3. Objectives of the Evaluation

The overall objectives and expectations of the evaluation are given as below:

3.1 General Objective

The general objective of the evaluation is to conduct an independent assessment of the project's implementation and intervention and identify areas for improvement/modification/adjustment to make the implementations of the Mobile Units of high quality and hence ensure better attainment of the program results

3.2 Specific Objectives

The specific objective of this evaluation is to assess the project based on the HI quality framework criteria of Changes, Relevance, Effectiveness and Efficiency.

The evaluation aims to assess the project's changes, relevance, effectiveness and efficiency by reviewing the following criteria:

· The project aims at positive short, medium and/or long-term changes for the targeted populations. (Changes)

· The project meets the identified needs and is adapted to the context of intervention. (Relevance)

· The extent to which the project's objectives have been achieved (Effectiveness)

· The economical use of resources such as human, financial, logistical, technical, etc. to achieve results (Efficiency)

For details, you can see the details Terms of Reference (ToR)

How to apply

Application process

· To apply, interested applicants must send an email containing:

• Cover letter and CV (maximum 4 pages) with references
• TIN Copy, NID copy

· If the applicant is a company, they must also provide the following documents:

• Company profile(s)
• Documentation of legal status, including registration as a company

· Last TAX Submission Copy (Mandatory for Both Individual and Firm)

· Bank Solvency Certificate (optional for both individuals and companies)

· Insurance certificate (optional for both individuals and companies)

· Applicants must include a technical and financial proposal (maximum 15 pages) that outlines proposed methodologies and schedule.

· Applicants must provide documents demonstrating their experience in rehabilitation, inclusion, SRH, person with disability, and MHPSS.

· Applicants must provide documents of project evaluation for different NGO or INGO.

· The financial proposal should cover all costs of the evaluation, including consultant fees, field operations costs, accommodation, per diem, air tickets, transportation to collect data, food, and other related costs.

· Quoted price should include VAT and TAX following government rules. If any amount is excluding VAT and TAX, it should be shown with a necessary breakdown.

· Payment conditions should be clearly mentioned in the financial offer.

· Bank details, including the name of the account, bank name, branch, swift code, etc., must be provided.

· Proposals must be submitted in BDT.

· Interested consultants who meet the requirements should submit a proposal by 15/07/2024 (11.59 PM BGD Time)

Applications that do not include the above will be considered administratively non-compliant and will not be evaluated further

Online Bid Submission address:

Send a digital file in the form of an email* sent to the dedicated email address: [email protected] ; with the tender reference “ External Evaluation of BPRM funded project. PD-UKHI-01191 ” in the subject).

*If the file is too big to fit into 1 email (limit 15MB per email), bidder should split the submission into multiple emails. Please include numbering also in the subject.

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