Gabriela Bazzo Syrian Refugees

Throughout the world, there is an estimate of about 65.3 million refugees that have either been forced out of their homes or chose to willingly escape the violence or corruption they faced in their homeland. Of those millions of people, only a small percentage are given the status of refugee as many nations have strict requirements and only allow a specific amount each year. This leads to an increase in the amount of illegal immigration as many are desperate to risk their lives to for a better one then they had back home. Even as refugees are given asylum, many often face difficulties such as discrimination due to the racial stereotypes that exist as a result of negative depictions in the news and media. Although nations have generally become more open to receiving and providing aid for a significant amount of refugees seeking asylum, people’s ideology of race and the misrepresentation of the media towards immigrants prevent an even larger amount of refugees from being accepted into society.

In Margaret Wente’s article, “Syrian refugees: the romance and the reality” (Oct 1, 2016), she argues that Canadians must stop looking at the refugee crisis through rose coloured glasses and realize that there is far more to helping those living through this crisis then simply taking them out of the battleground. Wente backs her argument using data and facts as well as personal anecdotes from those providing social assistant to those in need. She hopes to bring attention to the problems Canada is facing regarding immigration and realize that simply bringing Syrians to Canada isn’t enough. While people have left the warzone coming to Canada without the ability to speak the language or support themselves will put the same pressure

No difficulties or limitations will keep this fearless freshman from her calling to Syrian refugees. After being born in Arizona, Abigail Yasmeen Roberts grew up travelling, having the opportunity to experience cultures all around the world while simultaneously serving Christ. From Cairo, Egypt to Amman, Jordan, Abigail has spent a majority of her life helping in ministering to the people of the Middle East. Today, as she branches off in college, she plans to pursue a career in journalism with the hope of one day becoming a foreign correspondent in the Levante region of the Middle East.

The one story that opened my eyes was ali because she came to America and figured out how to speak. The immigrants were very scared to come to America. They had to learn a lot of things to come here. They had to get an education. They also need money to pay to get the education so they have to work for the money.

A refugee is generally thought of as an individual who flees their country due to (but not limited to) racial, religious, or ideological persecution. These people often leave war-torn countries where violence and tyranny strips the very freedoms and opportunities that are the inalienable backbone of the United States. It is no surprise, then, that immigrants from every stretch of the planet have settled in America, freely practicing their beliefs and often playing a critical role in the entrepreneurial development of our capitalist foundation. One such group is the Chaldeans. Hailing from small villages in the north of Iraq—a place historically referred to as Mesopotamia—where the ancient Babylonians once made their home, the Chaldeans are a Catholic group of people who speak Aramaic, the language of Christ. Throughout the last century, the introduction of Saddam Hussein and the

“Every Muslim, from the moment they realize the distinction in their hearts, hates Americans, hates Jews, and hates Christians. For as long as I can remember, I have felt tormented and at war, and have felt hatred and animosity for Americans,” Osama Bin Laden.

Earlier this week The New York Times issued an account in their Sunday paper discussing the critical topic in regards to America accepting Refugees from the Middle East. The Times honed in on this topic in the column “ U.S Will Accept More Refugees as Crisis Grows”, written by Michael R. Gordon, Alison Smale, and Rick Lyman. The feature begins to discuss the problems that are being raised in the Middle East. Hundreds of thousands of men, women, and families in countries like Syria, Iraq, Somalia, and Bhutan are in danger due to the fact that their countries are facing war. This leads to the people of these countries being forced to leave in order to escape the war and oppression. These people are called Refugees. The problem cultivates as wealthier neighboring countries become reluctant in helping these refugees because of their anti-refuge politics. Refugees are then forced to travel as far away as they can, paying until they can no longer go any further. They are then forced into labor, later leading them to escape in an unsafe and deathly manner across the Mediterranean sea to Europe. This being the cause of the many deaths of men, women, and children across the Middle East as they had hopes of a better life elsewhere.The Washington Post also reflects on this subject in their column, “Refugees in America: Syrian family rebuilds life in the U.S” by Deepti Hajela. Hajela interviews a Syrian family, the Roustom. The father Hassan Al Roustom exclaims,

A current issue on the minds and agendas of the international community is the Syrian Refugee Crisis. The situation has only escalated since its start in 2011, and as the number of displaced Syrians reaches over 9 million, countries around the world, not just the ones in the Middle East, are increasing efforts to offer asylum and aid for these people. The Syrian Refugee Crisis began with peaceful anti-government protests in March of 2011, but after the violent response of the government, rebels, army defectors, and many civilians formed the Free Syrian Army by July of the same year (Mercy Corps, Sept 2nd, 2015). The presence of ISIS within Syria and the differing views of religious groups (namely Sunni and Shiite) in the country only add to the chaos of destruction of the country and the Syrian people’s lives and homes. With the constant state of war within the country, basic necessities like food, water, and shelter have become scarce and Syrian people are looking to find new homes of stability and safety. The large majority of Syrians have fled to the neighboring countries of Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, and Turkey. However the burden of harboring these refugees has put huge stress on the countries as the sheer number of people entering the country becomes too much to handle. Today one in five people living in Lebanon is a Syrian refugee (Mercy Corps, Sept 2nd, 2015). With the neighboring countries already beyond capacity, Syrians are looking for shelter in places outside this

The Syrian and Jew refugee are two very similar events. In both cases, the Syrians and Jews were displaced. Back then, the Jews were pushed out by an anti-Semitism tyrant that wanted to "cleanse'' the world/country of them. Today, the Syrians are being driven out by terrorists who won't accept those who don’t fight with them. Also, in the two situations, the U.S. is hesitant to let in if not at all. These two groups don't/didn't have anywhere to go because no one wants them.

The ongoing war against ISIS is still raging world wide as thousands of refugees from Syria seek a safe haven away from their nefarious homeland that America is able to provide. Many are concerned about the potential threat these immigrants may pose while others believe that it is America’s duty to help humans suffering from this war. A Raisin in the Sun is a novel that contains events that pertain to this situation; its protagonists are African Americans that want to move into a white neighborhood but are frowned upon by their current residents. Back in the 1950s, many people of the U.S. would not allow blacks to have basic rights or become successful regardless of their character or living situation. Like the Youngers, Syrians have faced

Since 2011, Syrian Refugees became a popular topic all over the world, however with recent events this has become an issue that is only growing larger and larger. This cartoon discusses the issue that Syrian refugees have caused in europe and in America. The authors claim is that the opinion that the Republican party, mainly GOP candidate for president, Donald trump, has on this issue is ignorant. The way that the cartoon is set up, it allows the author’s conclusion get through his audience and have the claim clearly stated.

In conclusion, Brazil is a widely diverse environment for religion, culture, race and ethnic groups. Brazil has been shaped today from the acceptance of assorted cultures and religions. Currently, Brazil is very diverse which comprise of four main origins: Amerindians, Europeans, Africans, and Asians. The history of Brazil helped shape it’s worldview due to Brazil’s constitutions. There are numerous amounts of constitutions in Brazil history regarding freedom to culture or religion. Brazil has mixed various cultures together to create a suitable environment for

While this sentiment has changed in western European countries such as Germany, there are still many countries such as Hungary are still insensitive towards their plight and unaware of the parallels one could draw between the refugees and those who fled Nazi Germany and East Germany. Even when countries are willing to accept refugees, many say that they desire non- Muslim refugees, allowing their fear to sway their policy. Even when countries accept migrants, the systems currently in place allow the refugees to be exploited as unpaid laborers. The currents processes and attitudes towards refugees need to change. This article, using these parallels shows how necessary it is that refugees get help and sanctuary, and how even if a country accepts refugees, the country needs protection for these people as well. Despite the opposing arguments, it is clear that countries such as the United States of America have a moral duty to save the refugees lives as they flee from persecution and

This issue was chosen due to its scope. The Syrian refugee crisis is among a list of issues that will not only shape the world in 2016 but also dominate news outlets in upcoming years. Because of the despairing situation, many governments are struggling to find ways to handle the rush of individuals seeking asylum, for the fact that it seems the crisis is worsening. In addition, the media coverage on the topic sparked my interest and led me to research information because I had no idea what was occurring and the detriment of the issue.

Since 2011, Syria has been engaged in a Civil War with protestors against the government and members of the extremist group ISIS, and approximately 7.6 million people have been displaced from their homes (usnews.com 2015). As the conflict destroys more homes and livelihoods each year, an increasing number of civilians have been forced to leave Syria and try to find safety elsewhere. Already a contentious issue, the Syrian refugee crisis has awakened tensions, both economic and social as debate erupts over what to do with the refugees.In response to the crisis, while some countries like Germany have pledged to help the refugees, (New Statesman 2015 1) only 2,340 have been admitted. Clearly, more needs to be done in order to help the refugees. Although there are economic and population concerns to be considered, the humanitarian conflict that faces the refugees and solutions already available are reason enough for Europe to increase the numbers of Syrian refugees allowed in.