Conflict-Induced Migration and the Refugee Crisis: Global and Local Perspectives from Peacebuilding and Development

Hayes, Sherrill W.; Lundy, Brandon D.; Hallward, Maia Carter

doi:10.1080/15423166.2016.1239404

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“…The reasons for forced migration and displacement are increasingly varied, but stem from fragility of states, due to armed conflict and civil unrest, extreme poverty, crime, persecution (including political discrimination), failure of governance, or climate change [ 6 – 8 ]. Over half of the refugees globally come from three countries: Syria, Afghanistan and Somalia; yet refugees are the tip of the iceberg, when one considers the number of IDPs.…”

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Migrant and refugee populations: a public health and policy perspective on a continuing global crisis

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Bartolomei

et al. 2018

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The 2015–2017 global migratory crisis saw unprecedented numbers of people on the move and tremendous diversity in terms of age, gender and medical requirements. This article focuses on key emerging public health issues around migrant populations and their interactions with host populations. Basic needs and rights of migrants and refugees are not always respected in regard to article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and article 23 of the Refugee Convention. These are populations with varying degrees of vulnerability and needs in terms of protection, security, rights, and access to healthcare. Their health status, initially conditioned by the situation at the point of origin, is often jeopardised by adverse conditions along migratory paths and in intermediate and final destination countries. Due to their condition, forcibly displaced migrants and refugees face a triple burden of non-communicable diseases, infectious diseases, and mental health issues. There are specific challenges regarding chronic infectious and neglected tropical diseases, for which awareness in host countries is imperative. Health risks in terms of susceptibility to, and dissemination of, infectious diseases are not unidirectional. The response, including the humanitarian effort, whose aim is to guarantee access to basic needs (food, water and sanitation, healthcare), is gripped with numerous challenges. Evaluation of current policy shows insufficiency regarding the provision of basic needs to migrant populations, even in the countries that do the most. Governments around the world need to rise to the occasion and adopt policies that guarantee universal health coverage, for migrants and refugees, as well as host populations, in accordance with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. An expert consultation was carried out in the form of a pre-conference workshop during the 4th International Conference on Prevention and Infection Control (ICPIC) in Geneva, Switzerland, on 20 June 2017, the United Nations World Refugee Day.

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Migrant and refugee populations: a public health and policy perspective on a continuing global crisis

Abbas

Aloudat

Bartolomei

et al. 2018

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“…Of the 272 million migrants worldwide, about eight million reside in Australia. Some of the reasons individuals and families migrate include conflict or political instability which caused people to seek refuge as humanitarian migrants in other countries (Hayes et al 2016;Nordland 2015). In addition, skilled professionals and individuals migrate for economic reasons as they seek career advancement and personal development (Lundy and Darkwah 2018).…”

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Prioritising Family Needs: A Grounded Theory of Acculturation for Sub-Saharan African Migrant Families in Australia

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Pre-existing acculturation models have focused on individual orientation and may not be fully applicable to African migrants due to their strong connection to family. In this study, we utilised qualitative semi-structured interviews to explore how 22 migrant families from eight sub-Saharan African representative countries: Congo, Eritrea, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Uganda and Zimbabwe, who now reside in Townsville, Australia experienced the acculturation process. Data were analysed at the family unit level using the three steps of grounded theory method: open, axial and selective coding. The theory derived illustrates that the acculturation process involves two major phases (maintaining core moral values and attaining a sense of belonging) within which six categories were identified. Three of the categories were related to deeply held heritage values and beliefs (family relationships, societal expectations and cultural norms), while the other three (religious beliefs, socio-economic gains and educational values) indicated integration with the host culture. These categories constitute central concerns for the participants and demonstrate what matters to them as a family unit and not as individuals. We conclude that a selective process of “prioritising family needs” determines the acculturation strategy of sub-Saharan African migrant families, aiding the fulfilment of their migration goals, ensuring effective functioning of the family unit, and enabling them to be productive members of their local community.

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“…It is important to contemplate the problem of cyber-bullying as a multi-factorial issue and, therefore, to implement longlength sustainable solutions (Smoljan, 2003). In this context, peacebuilding approach is an important tool to improve social conditions and to enable the resolution of problems like cyber-bullying towards minorities, is an invitation to understand community glitches as a consequence of traditional unsolved conflicts related with economic and migration issues among others (Hayes, Lundy & Hallward, 2016). Some of these glitches are not new, but they have survived throughout the decades mainly due to the absence of integral and sustainable solutions.…”

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Bullying in The Age of The Wall: Trump and the digital radicalisation towards Latino students in the US

Plascencia

2019

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Conflict-Induced Migration and the Refugee Crisis: Global and Local Perspectives from Peacebuilding and Development

Cited by 20 publications

References 13 publications

Migrant and refugee populations: a public health and policy perspective on a continuing global crisis

Migrant and refugee populations: a public health and policy perspective on a continuing global crisis

Prioritising Family Needs: A Grounded Theory of Acculturation for Sub-Saharan African Migrant Families in Australia

Bullying in The Age of The Wall: Trump and the digital radicalisation towards Latino students in the US

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