Climate change crises are on the rise around the world, primarily in the Middle East and North Africa. In Syria, the loss of resources and the increasing number of IDPs are increasing the countries’ ever prevalent vulnerability, making it one of the most daunting humanitarian crises of our time.
Tag: Refugee crisis
A Government Against Its Own People: Myanmar’s Rohingya Refugees
Reflecting on the ongoing situation with Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, Tiffany Kwok stresses in this article the importance of continued international pressure towards Myanmar.
The Correlation Between Climate Change, Extremism, and the Rise of Refugees in Nigeria
Climate change related crises are on the rise around the world. Due to there politically and economically fragile nature, climate change adversely impacts developing countries, such as Nigeria. As a result, insurgent group Boko Haram is taking advantage of Nigeria’s vulnerability and mass-displacement, both internal and external, is on the rise.
‘Burn the camps’: The Dire Condition of Syrian Refugees in Lebanon
As Lebanon is responding to the influx of Syrian refugees through legislature and camp demolitions, Tiffany Kwok analyses present day conditions in Lebanon, as well as the future implications of such actions.
The Rohingya: A Desperate People with Little Help in Sight
The desperation of the Rohingya are clear for all to see, so why isn’t anyone doing anything?
A Greek Tragedy: Immigration Reality in the Camps
Konstantinos Efthymious sheds light on the unfortunate situation taking place within Greek refugee camps.
Yazidi Women and Sexual Violence as a Weapon of War
As part of #16days campaign against gender-based violence, Sha Lalapet delves into the plight of Yazidi women under ISIS and the sexual violence that was used against them as a weapon of war.
Forced Migration and Displacement in 2015
Jeyolyn Christi explores forced migration and displacement in 2015.
The Importance of Family Reunification in Refugee Resettlement
Jeyolyn Christi discusses the importance of family reunification in the refugee resettlement process.
Were We Ready for More Refugees?
Were we ready for more refugees? Jeyolyn Christi discusses the influx of Syrian refugees in relation to affordable housing concerns in Canada.