With more than 65 million people currently displaced from their homes due to violent conflict worldwide and millions more fleeing dire economic conditions, the international community must act. Discuss what the international community can do to better address today’s refugee crisis. In your discussion, highlight what international measures are already in place to assist refugees, host nations, and the repatriation process as well as what can be done further. Specifically outline how the international community can act to move the millions of people currently in refugee camps into more stable, productive, safe, and satisfying living situations.

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

May address issues particularly with definitions and refugee status as conflicts change and individuals flee new wars. Students should highlight the many areas where efforts are still underway to align thinking about the status and nature of refugees. May discuss the current crisis and individual nation’s efforts/lack of to host refugees. May discuss camps and the long-term nature of refugee life. Solutions may include financial support, repatriation efforts which must include efforts to stabilize and boast home nations, etc.