A group-based curriculum called Journey of Life (JoL)—delivered over 12 sessions in the Kiryandongo refugee settlement in Uganda—led to improvements in mental health, social support, parental warmth and attitudes around ...
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Since its introduction in 1951, the UN refugee convention has been the basis for the global refugee system. It defines who a refugee is and outlines the rights they are entitled to.
Social Sciences
Apr 11, 2024
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Researchers have built a model, using insights from social and behavioral theory, that estimates daily flows of refugees from conflict. Forced migration, in contrast to planned migration, is a sudden choice made in response ...
Political science
Mar 20, 2024
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"Access to education" is recognized as a fundamental human right and is listed as one of the United Nations' sustainable development goals to achieve by 2030. Quality education unlocks opportunities and gives individuals ...
Education
Mar 14, 2024
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Often, the dominant society develops negative attitudes towards immigrants and their descendants because their integration is too successful—and not because they are unwilling to integrate. This is the finding of a new ...
Social Sciences
Mar 13, 2024
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Two new reports based on research led by the University of Huddersfield's Professor Philip Brown have highlighted issues surrounding housing and homelessness during the cost-of-living crisis.
Social Sciences
Feb 13, 2024
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Early childhood educators need more support to deliver positive outcomes for Australia's most vulnerable children—including migrant and refugee children—say early childhood experts at the University of South Australia.
Social Sciences
Feb 13, 2024
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More than 6.6 million refugees live in camps located largely in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. In these camp communities, unique cultural practices can arise. In our new research, we found the oral histories and healing ...
Social Sciences
Feb 7, 2024
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Two major earthquakes shook southern Turkey on February 6, 2023. Over 50,000 people lost their lives and nearly 2 million people—many of whom were Syrian refugees—were evacuated from the country's affected provinces.
Environment
Feb 7, 2024
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In a survey study comparing Ukrainian refugees living in Kraków, Poland with those farther away from Ukraine in Vienna, Austria, those in Vienna tended to have higher education levels, more prior work experience, and greater ...
Social Sciences
Dec 20, 2023
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