The current situation of refugees worldwide

Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2018 in the subject Sociology - Individual, Groups, Society, grade: B, Massey University, New Zealand, course: Master of International Development, language: English, abstract: This research is divided into two main parts. Part one aims to describe what research has been conducted about the current situation of refugees in the world. To achieve this aims the review explains why there are refugees in the world and where refugees came from. Moreover, address the following questions: What is the situation in refugee camps? What is the situation of refugees living in urban areas? What are the durable solutions offered to refugees by the United Nations High commissioner for Refugee? (UNHCR) Finally, part one concludes with a description of the situation of refugees in resettlement countries and a summary. Part two aims to explore the current situation of refugees in New Zealand. To accomplish this second objective, the review aims to address the next four questions: How refugees are prepared for resettlement in New Zealand? What are the challenges faced by refugees when resettling in New Zealand? What role does reconciliation play in the process of integration in New Zealand? And how do refugees resign themselves to integrate in New Zealand in order to rebuild their lives and survive? Finally, this research concludes with related findings and a summary.

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Alfredo José López Severiche is a Colombian citizen and New Zealander. He has undergraduate studies in Advanced Computer Science and a postgraduate in Information Technology. Alfredo achieved a Master's degree with honours in International Communication. Also, he has Master's studies in International Development. Alfredo is currently a PhD candidate at the Auckland University of Technology (AUT). Additionally, he has studied many courses such as . Anthropology of Current World Issues. . Global Sociology. . Global Social Change. . Human Rights. . Solving Public Policy Problems. . Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change. . International Human Rights. . Understanding the Origins of Crime. . Foundations of Psychology. . Sociology. . Negotiation and Conflict Resolution. . Human Resources. . Cybersecurity Management. . The Challenge of Big Data, and others. His expertise is in Migration and Refugees Studies, Quality of Life, Human Rights and Biblical studies.