Emanuel Garavello , Independent Migration Specialist Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent travel restrictions exacerbated an existing gap between the ambitious goal of resettling refugees, and the actual number of safe transfers to third countries. Far before the pandemic forced the world into lockdown, only 4.5 percent of the 1.4 million estimated eligible refugees were […]
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How Can Social Workers Promote Social Justice? Social workers play a vital role in advocating for social justice and equality within society. In this informative video, we will outline the various ways social workers contribute to promoting social justice. From direct client support to community engagement and policy advocacy, social workers are dedicated to ensuring […]
Adam Levine, Brown University. This video is part of the following Choices Program curriculum units: Dilemmas of Foreign Aid: Debating U.S. Policies – https://www.choices.edu/foreign-aid The Syrian Civil War – https://www.choices.edu/syria More videos with Levine: https://www.choices.edu/scholar/adam-levine Perspectives from history. Choices for today. https://www.choices.edu History and Current Issues curriculum for secondary schools and introductory college courses. foreign […]
This talk will explore the key findings from my recent book, UN Global Compacts: Governing Migrants and Refugees (Routledge, 2021), in which I present a comprehensive analysis of the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants, the Global Compact on Refugees, and the Global Compact for Migration. The declaration and compacts were significant achievements in […]
What Is Humanitarian Aid? In this enlightening video, we delve into the critical topic of humanitarian aid. Discover the essential assistance provided to those impacted by natural disasters, conflicts, or emergencies with the aim of alleviating suffering, protecting human dignity, and saving lives. From medical care to shelter, water, and food, humanitarian aid encompasses a […]
For more on this event, visit: http://bit.ly/14Zlmjj For a full-length video of this event, visit: http://bit.ly/13PcmAl For more on the Berkley Center, visit: http://berkleycenter.georgetown.edu A dynamic tension exists in practices of giving: while impulsive philanthropic giving allows no claims on the donor by the recipient, welfare-oriented giving transforms the recipient into a claimant with rights. […]
How To Apply For Refugee Status With UNHCR? In this enlightening video, we delve into the detailed process of applying for refugee status with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Discover the crucial steps involved in seeking asylum and the essential criteria for eligibility. Learn how to locate the nearest UNHCR office and […]