Is The Syrian Refugee Crisis?

Saul’s article recognizes that the Syrian refugee crisis exists amidst citizen sponsorship, Aboriginal judgement, and disorder within EU countries’ immigrant policies. According to Saul, democracy in Canadian politics grants citizenship to immigrants without any obstacles. Canada’s immigration policies are transparent because they are balanced with civic participation. Saul thinks that multiculturalism is a forceful catalyst towards establishing equality and integrity for the refugees. In the first point, Saul does not agree that refugees should be privately sponsored and assisted by the government. In the second point, Saul indicates that Canada’s national identity is the product of the encounter between the Aboriginals and European settlers, which has resulted in citizenship. By entering the Inuit circle, immigrants can establish themselves as a strong unit not by having roots outside Canada, but by living with Canadian intellect. The immigrants should mold to nature because this is the way the Aboriginals have defined their understandings of life. As Sifton has noted, “the … government … made presentations … to potential immigrants, presenting beautiful images of the Rocky Mountains and thriving settled farmland” (475). In the last point, Saul comments on the European prejudices that are

On September of 2015, the image of 3-year-old Aylan Kurdi went viral. “The toddler’s lifeless body on a Turkish beach had reverberated across the globe” (Parkinson & George-Cosh, 2015). Aylan’s family had “fled the brutal civil war in their native Syria and only attempted the boat crossing after Canada denied their application of admission as refugees. The image led to an astonishing outpouring of support for Syrian refugees” (Hein & Niazi, 2016).

It is human nature to be compassionate and right now these people need that compassion more than ever. Humans cannot allow their fear to control their morals. In a reference to the Paris attacks, Governor Jack Markell said, “It is unfortunate that anyone would use the tragic events in Paris to send a message that we do not understand the plight of these refugees, ignoring the fact that the people we are talking about are fleeing the perpetrators of terror” (Fantz 2). Governor Markell only further supports the idea that these refugees are scared, just like Americans. Helping each other is undoubtedly what is most important here. Finally, Cragin directly states that these people are in need of empathy, saying that, “These people deserve compassion for what they have experienced and admiration for their bravery.” Thus, each of these articles touch on the importance of compassion for Syria. They show that overall, kindness trumps hatred.

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

Guilt that derives from the fact our country is not doing more to aide in the refugee crisis. Likewise, this article provokes me to ask the question: why are these images not shown more often in western media? I feel that currently our media is cluttered with useless information regarding inherently trivial stories, none of which compare to the struggles of not only children, but also millions of people. The refugee problem is currently one that I feel is ignored by many for various reasons. However, this article brings to light the horrors that are currently occurring and I feel it should be seen by more people, as the lives of refugees are no less than our own. Even though politicians make out refugees, and even immigrants, to be murderous extremists, the reality is most are nonviolent, normal families seeking a home, something often taken for granted by those in western cultures. The Syrian refugee crisis is, in my opinion, the most overlooked problem in recent history, and demonstrates in inherent issue in our society- we as a culture view these lives as less than our own. Overall, I feel this article does a thorough job of emotionally evoking readers and impacting their views on Syrian refugees and the lives they are forced to

In the aftermath of November thirteenth’s attacks on Paris, here has been much debate surrounding Syrian refugees, and the United States commitment to taking in ten thousand displaced refugees during the next year. Most of the nation’s governors and politicians say that the Syrian refugees pose immense security threats and argue that America should close its borders to them. But these claims do not serve our nation's best interest. They are the product of fear and they go against the very antithesis of that which America was founded on.

It has been four years and is a lone crisis’ that is most sought to be assisted. Firstly, in order to contribute, there must be awareness and realization of the fact that this issue is not solely affecting Syria and Syrians. People need to care and talk about it. They have to know that this crisis is not independent. Secondly, people need to contribute and support Syrian Refugees: whether a generous donation or a small donation from many, it will impact the lives of several families. These small actions can lead to bringing clean water and food to people, improving shelters, giving families some basic household needs and attempting to provide coping methods for some of the terrors that young children and adults have been faced with. Both knowledge and provision can create global response. This will bring resources to refugees who need it to survive and aid when executing the reconstruction of

The Syrian Refugee Crisis is one of the worst humanitarian movement since WWII. Since 2011, over 11 million people have been forced to leave their homes due to the civil war that erupted over changes in the government (Fantz). As more refugees leave the country in search of safety, acceptance, and opportunity, pressure is put on the world powers to accept Syrian Refugees into their countries. Europe has received an onslaught of refugees, and now all eyes fall on America. Pressure is building on the U.S. to accept Syrian Refugees, however, with the rise of ISIS, many Americans have become more hesitant to let them in.

Okay, so the Syrian Refugee Crisis. What exactly is going on? Before you can understand what’s happening to the people, you have to understand the catalyst behind everything that’s happened. In March of 2011, peaceful Syrian protesters were ambushed by President Bashar al-Assad’s army. This continued for a few months and in July of that same year, the protesters began firing back. This was the beginning of the five-year ongoing civil war in Syria. So, you have this Middle Eastern region essentially split into two fractions: the rebels, which consist of the Syrian protesters, the Gulf States, and the United States. On the other hand, you have Assad, with Iran and Russia firmly in his corner. Suddenly, it’s turned into a “Great Powers” dispute reminiscent of the Cold War era.

The displacement of Syrian’s as a result of war is an issue that is extremely prevalent in today’s society. It can be safely stated that the question of whether or not to allow refugees into our country is an ethical one. There are many that would say that these refugees are a great responsibility and bring with them, undeniable risks. To these people, I would say, that despite the possible dangers, we as humans are naturally altruistic and are presented with undeniable philosophical reasoning regarding the importance of caring for distant others.

Syrians are now the largest refugee population in the world (Mercy Corps). The numerous violence against civilians has been denouncing it by the Arab League, the European Union, the United States and other countries,(Civil War Fast Facts).The term “genocide” is one of the reasons of deaths of Syria. Syria was focused on the humanitarian crisis. Additionally the security and interest around the world. It’s an unfortunate event because Assad and his civilians are bombing each other.

The major crisis of the Syrian refugees (happening as we speak) is a major indicator that Islamophobia is real and growing. Many think that violence and collapsed infrastructure are the reasons why 90% of Syrians are currently seeking a new, safer home for their families and loved ones. However, many are also forgetting that radicalised Muslims are one of the more dominant reasons why this refugee crisis began in the first place. Innocent Syrian refugees are seeking a safer home from the terrorists like ISIS who are terrorising them, showing the difference between radicalised Muslims and Muslims in general. Since the Syrian civil war began, 320,000 Syrian people have been killed by radicalised Islamic groups, including nearly 12,000 children. Over 9 million

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.

A refugee is defined as an individual who has been forced to leave their country due to political or religious reasons, or due to threat of war or violence. There were 19.5 million refugees worldwide at the end of 2014, 14.4 million under the mandate of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), around 2.9 million more than in 2013. The other 5.1 million Palestinian refugees are registered with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). With the displacement of so many people, it is difficult to find countries willing to accept all the refugees. There are over 125 different countries that currently host refugees, and with this commitment comes the responsibility of ensuring these refugees have access to

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.