This project aims to demonstrate the need for inclusion of the refugees coming to north Cyprus, into a protection mechanism that will be created based on international standards. The main question of this project that will discuss the necessity of a protection mechanism will be: “Why there is a need for an asylum and protection mechanism for refugees in north Cyprus?” The question of this research stemmed from the need to determine the source of this need and what this need covers in terms of legal and practical arrangements.
The expected outcome of this research is to demonstrate, with tangible findings, the significance of creating an asylum mechanism in north Cyprus which is becoming a destination for refugees especially due to the unrest in Middle East. The findings will be analyzed in the framework of international human rights and UN documents related to the refugee rights issue.
Introduction
Cyprus is placed in a region which has been suitable for refugees throughout history. At the time of World War II, when Nazi’s endangering Europe; more or less 2000 Polish refugees came to Cyprus in 1940, defected until the end of II. World War. Nowadays, due to its affinity to bad political conditions regions and repressive governments of the Middle East, Cyprus remains an easy access country for refugees compared to other places. As we see, Cyprus is a country that refugees arrive to sheltered in historical periods. (REFERANS)
Because of lack of information in the general
Through out the world and over the centuries, societies have welcomed frightened, weary strangers, the victims of persecution and violence. This humanitarian tradition of offering sanctuary is often now played on the television screens across the globe as war and large-scale persecution produce millions of refugees and internally displaced persons. At the start of 21st century, protecting refugees means maintaining solidarity with the worlds most threatened, while finding answers tot eh challenges confronting the international system that was created to do just that.
A refugee is a person who was forced to leave their country. Whether it be from warfare or natural disaster, their homes are no longer safe to live in, so they need to relocate elsewhere. Once someone sets foot on the journey of becoming a refugee, they become vulnerable and dependent with no sense of what the future will bring. In an attempt to accommodate them, first world countries with the resources necessary to assist these refugees, are struggling to determine whether or not they should step-in and help. Some argue that taking them in could come with excessive consequences, while others believe they could be assets. Although there may be a few consequences, they are outweighed by the benefits and undeniable severity of the situation.
In this paper I will discuss about the Syrian refugees Crisis, the characteristics of the of Syrian refuges crisis, how similar or different it the Syrian refugee crisis is from other refugee crisis, how Syrian refugee crisis affects individuals, families, and communities, what relevant research exists on the Syrian refugee crisis, and what key strategies have been known to be useful in this crisis, how one promote resilience in this crisis and how the social workers personal value affect him/her in addressing this crisis.
The most commonly accepted definition of a ‘refugee’ is set out in the United Nations 1951
In the final draft I will expand on each of the issues, by looking into more specific examples of both what different European countries are doing policy wise, as well as what the sentiment is among the refugees in the different areas of Europe. To fully be able to understand the conditions the refugees are facing I will be using other scholars ethnography work; One of those works being Katerina Rozakou’s piece regarding the management of refugees in Greece. As a result of that knowledge I will be able to come to an accurate conclusion as to what course of action should be taken in Europe as a whole, to deal with this ongoing
Syria is a country that has been in the news the past couple of years due to the ongoing conflicts in the region. The most recent issue pertaining to this country is its citizens. Many people have been leaving the region due to the ongoing conflict in fear for their lives. These individuals have fled to neighbouring countries as well as internationally. They are leaving the country and seeking asylum in other countries as refugees, including Canada. For this paper we will focus on the refugee process within
The refugee crisis is a hotly debated and controversial topic all over the globe relevant to today. The rising number of refugees arriving in the European Union has significantly increased throughout the past few years. The controversy comes from not the refugees themselves, but from where they are emigrating from. Coming from extremely hostile and dangerous countries operated by the Islamic State militants, there is a sense of hysteria from the opposing side saying that there are risks that need to be factored in when accepting such a large amount of people from places where there are high concentrations of terrorism into their home countries. On the other side of the argument, the advocates for refugees are proclaiming that as humans we have moral obligations to give the quintessential helping hand to humans whenever one is in need, regardless of their situation or circumstances. Through social activism these proponents are seeking to
In addition to the issue of national security, another factor that accounts for the controversy on the refugee crisis is the perplexing relationship between economic stability and the basic standards of humanity. Many Europeans are living under precarious conditions and thus, they lack the time and money to spare. Consequently, many Europeans think of Muslim migrants less as refugees but as “competitors with similar levels of prospects” (“Eastern Europe's Crisis of Compassion”). The concern over economic instability is also plays a role in the Turkish accession to the European Union (EU). Many Europeans are anxious about Turks immigrating to Europe in search of jobs when the unemployment rate in Europe is already so high. Moreover, Europeans
The article is qualitative, descriptive and analytical looking at court cases in the United States and Canada. Grover references international law including the Convention on the Status of Refugees and human rights law to define qualifications for refugee status.
The migrants after passing through a strong crossing to reach the ideal destination, undergo a treatment on the mainland very strong since they are harassed, and even imprisoned; for this reason there is a new humanitarian crisis.
Across the globe, the widespread refugee crisis has been severely mishandled by both European and non-European countries. The failure to organize and create new tactics has resulted in a mass influx of refugees on the borders of European countries (United Nations, 2016). Likewise, even though the crisis continues to generate national turmoil for nations that have been subjected to manage more than their country can reasonably handle, hardly any new legislation or programs have been implemented to require a shared responsibility of refugees amongst “well off’ countries. My proposal, called the Treaty of Immigration and Refugee Reform (TIRR) contains ideas that would require countries to share the responsibility of refugee placements, while also keeping the best interests of their own nation at the heart of the conversation. TIRR is a treaty that would consider many characteristics of nations that take in refugees and would seek to provide positive outcomes for both the citizens of the nation, and the fleeing refugees. For instance, TIRR would consider country size and environmental impacts, labor availability and tax subsidy prospects, population size, national poverty levels, and assimilation predictions when considering refugee allocations; by using these details we would be increase positive outcomes for all parties involved. Furthermore, since the treaty must be a “living” work that fluctuates with refugee emergencies, it requires a committee to constantly reevaluate
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.
All-encompassing approach shall allow to include the most persecuted group possible within the term “refugee” and grant them required international legal protection under 1951 Convention and 1967 Protocol. Furthermore, it supersedes current definitions and nullifies existing contradictions between them, as anyone can qualify as a refugee provided he faces or may face substantiated fear of prosecution. Overall, the proposed approach is more humanitarian than the existing, as its primary aim is to treat one’s life precious and place survival of a human being above the
There is always a distinction between urban refugees and camp dwellers when analyzing the situation.There is also the dilemma of whether to consider establishments such as detention centers or collective settlements as refugee camps or not.The characteristics of judging or analyzing a camp to be opened , closed ,semi opened or non existing at all, is also an important factor to put in mind.The refugees development of their new urban context , their daily movements and their experience within the space, is what might lead us to comparing a refugee settlement as any urban settlement, rather than a temporary solution (Dora ̈ı,2010).