The number of refugees worldwide has increased as a result of acts of terrorism, ethnic cleansing, war and genocide (Assiri, 2014). It is estimated that there are over 12 million refugees worldwide (Crowley, 2009). A significant number of these refugees arrive in Australia yearly. Each year Australia receives 125,000 immigrants, 10 percent are refugees classified under the Humanitarian Program (Davidson, Skull, Calache, Murray, & Chalmers, 2006). Refugees are recognized as one of the most vulnerable population groups. Vulnerable population groups present with multiple cumulative risk factors for health complications, they are more likely to have worse outcomes from particular health problems as compared to the rest of the population (Pacquiao, 2008). Refugee’s often have a personal history marked by physical and psychological health problems. Most Refugees have experienced poor living conditions and have come from regions where access to healthcare is limited. Before migration, the experience of torture, loss, trauma is common. The acculturative stress connected to settlement in a new country can further complicate health problems. Common health issues for refugees include infectious diseases, dental diseases, poor nutritional status and mental health problems (Johnston, Smith, & Roydhouse, 2012). Healthcare professionals need to acknowledge these complex health issues. Refugee’s experiences with Australian healthcare professionals and services can significantly impact
Beside the genetic and life style that are individual determinants of health, there are many other factors -known as social determinants of health- which are varies even for the people who are living in the same society. They are defined as “social, cultural, environmental, and political factors that can affects the health of individuals” (Rumbold & Dickson-Swift, 2012, p. 40). This assignment will discuss the influence of one of the social determents of health, accessing to health services on health of a specific target group; refugees and migrant population in Australia. The Refugee Convention 1951 defines refugees as ‘‘persons outside their country of origin who are unable or unwilling to return because of a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social, or political opinion’’. Australia receives about 12,000 refugees each year. This population faced many difficulties in accessing to health services such as cultural and
Throughout American history, immigrants have been entering the country to avoid political corruption and civil rights violations. The United States have been a safe haven for many. According to the articles; The Refugees at Our Door, A Few Other Times Countries Banned Religious or Ethnic Groups and Feds to states: No, you cannot ban Syrian refugees, America has been a home for people seeking asylum. Attempting to ban refugees from entering the country shows how unethical the morals of America has become. America does not have the ethical right to stop the immigration of refugees, however, it is acceptable for Americans to have their reservations as to whether it is safe to accept strangers into their homes.
A thought regarding the recent attacks in Paris, France: 129 people were killed by Middle Eastern extremists, and 433 others were rushed to the hospital, critically injured. The refugees residing in France come from countries in states of civil war, turmoil and great danger. Similar situations occur in the United States, the issue of refugees is extremely controversial. American citizens can all agree that growing up in the United States has taught us to stand united and have pride in our nation, but are we truly united? It appears not concerning fugitives in our country. To achieve progress in our country today, modern politicians need to overcome the Congressional Gridlock and arrive at a decision.
Ha and other refugees Struggle, Face, Worry and Challenges. The challenge they both have in common is that they had to face challenges along they way. Their challenges were hard to face because, Ha go bullied and didn’t like the food, doesn’t want to being a different religion and trying to know her land. In “Refugees: Who, Where, Why” they had to face the same challenges, but not all that are the same. The “Refugees: Who, Where, Why” tells who were the people that were refugees, and where the refugees are going also why they decided to flee their home. “Today our cowboy brings a paper bucket of chicken, skin crispy and golden, smelling of perfection.” (Lai 119). Connecting to the new life in Alabama and how hard it is for Ha and her family
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
Refugee’s lives turn “inside out” by separation, no choices, and traveling. Lives are turned inside out by no choice in what they want. In the article, “Refugees: Who, Where, Why?” it says, “Since early times large groups of people have been forced to flee their homelands.” Overall this tells me even if they wanted to stay with all of the chaos going on they couldn’t. Separation also turns lives inside out. I know this because in the poem “Watch over us page 50,” it says,” father watches over us even if he’s not here…Uncle son tells us to be ready any day.” This explains that with father not being there, hopes can be down and they can struggle more. Traveling for Ha also turns them inside out. In the poem, “Last Respects.” Page 85 it says,”
Refugees from all over the world has been running for their lives going to refugee to refugee camps trying to find a better life, so they can be exported to the U.S. to find a better life. How many refugees are there? About 65.3 million people have been displayed in refugee homes, because something terrible has happened to their homes. As an example, Ha from the novel Inside out and back again by Thanhha Lai, is a 10 year old girl who lives in Saigon,Vietnam who has to flee her home because of terrorist has taken over her country. All refugees lives turn inside out when they all leave from their homes to become a refugee, but then it turns back again because all refugees gets useful in their life in the U.S. .
Forced migration from diverse regions and refugee camp living can increase the risk of exposure to health risks and diseases. Many refugees can be exposed to communicable and noncommunicable diseases, injuries associated with work environments, and psychological problems (Carballo & Nerukar, 2012). Many refugees flee their own country to seek new opportunities and to obtain a better quality of life. They work very hard in order to provide for their families. Nowadays, many refugees are struggling to access healthcare in the United States and face healthcare challenges. This is an important issue that needs to be addressed because there can be possible misdiagnosis and medical mistakes. In addition many refugees and immigrants can misuse medical services such as using the emergency room. The patient may have a negative experience and will not trust the healthcare system. Many refugees encounter different barriers such as environmental, social and policy factors that affect their access to the Unites States healthcare
The meaning of being turned inside out again when being a refugee in another county The universal refugee experience is how refugees are treated the same throughout the world when they are forced out of their homes.
The immigration of refugees has been a recurring problem around the world. They want to escape the terror that is in their country, and go through life threatening journeys to go to other countries because they believe that it is a safe place for them and their families. Most people see immigration as a recurring problem in the U.S., as Americans fear that more, and more jobs will be taken. Some of them simply don’t want other races to assimilate with the American culture. In an article titled “Now Is the Time for Blame: Alan Kurdi and the Myth of a 'Generous' Canada” it says, “Germany has pledged to resettle 800,000 refugees by the end of 2015. Turkey has almost 2 million Syrian refugees. Iraq has 250,000. Egypt has over 130,000. Lebanon
Social workers are required in all areas of practice regarding the health and wellbeing of refugee migrant peoples in Australia post migration.
If we have proven in the following ways how it hurts the economy, that is can cause social division and hurting them violently, or dividing your own country and slowing down lawmaking we win this case. This resolution would go against its function and since the government is the actor it cannot go against its own functions. A government should not prioritize the humanitarian needs of refugees over its national interests because doing so can one repress the economies of participating nations and two overpopulate schools.
Nowadays, with the same or worst, experiences that the Returnees, we have the Refugees from all over the world. Refugees are forced to leave their lives, their country in order to find safety, people being persecuted or in the middle of a war, have to seek protection in international law, and must not jeopardize their safety or their freedom. (UNHCR: the UN Refugee Agency, 2006)
The refugee crisis has served not only to create a massive humanitarian dilemma, but also to shift the political sphere of the European Union and the United States. The influx of immigrants has placed Europe under massive strain, and Germany is unable to sustain the number of refugees that it has been accepting. The United States is Europe's greatest ally, and has come to the aid of Europe before;
Ha and other refugees half to go through discrimination all over the world which they worry about because it can affect their family. Ha and all refugees half to go through discrimination when they head to their new home because people aren’t use to the color of their skin or their religion. Refugees get judged by their color of their skin, for example, “ I’m the only straight black hair and olive skin.” (Lai 142) People aren’t use to the color of her skin and her hair and she sticks out and other kids don’t talk to her because of that. Refugees also get judged by their religion, for instance “Oh, I don’t want to be with you, I don’t want to be your friend because you’re Muslim.” (Brice) Kids don’t want to be friends with refugees like in