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Background Information
Current Situation
These are concise overviews of the refugee situation worldwide.
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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) EmergenciesUNHCR's info on what the crisis entails, what they are doing. They are also asking for donations.
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International Organization for MigrationUN Agency that researches migration. Does an annual World Migration Report.
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CQ Researcher article on global migrationFrom January 17, 2020.
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CQ Researcher Article on "Immigration Crisis" December 2021Short overview of the immigration situation in the United States, published on December 14, 2021
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CQ Researcher Article on Refugees 2018Overview of refugee situation, dated June 26, 2018
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Immigration and Migration
Publication Date: 2018If you browse the table of contents for "refugees," you'll find entries on refugees and Europe, Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Sudan, and Central America.
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The SAGE Handbook of International Migration
Publication Date: 2020Includes a section on "Environmental Studies & Migration" as well as overviews of migration in particular regions - browse the Contents for links
Background on Ethnic Groups
This encyclopedia offers overviews of ethnic groups in the United States. It will discuss if a large group came initially as refugees, but it isn't going to discuss the current situation.
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Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America
Publication Date: 20144 volumes. Offers overviews of specific minority and ethnic groups in the U.S., with an emphasis on culture (religions, holidays, customs, language) in addition to information on historical background and settlement patterns.
Other Suggestions...
If you wanted to learn more about an ethnic group, or a past event, try:
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SAGE Knowledge This link opens in a new windowFull-text articles from hundreds of scholarly encyclopedias, mainly in the social sciences.
Try looking for books on your topic, and skimming over the introduction and table of contents of relevant titles. The introduction usually offers similar background/overview information as the above sources. Or there may be a chapter that's very relevant and worth reading.
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EWU Library Catalog This link opens in a new windowType in your country or issue, and use the limiters on the left to limit to books or streaming videos. (Books & videos offer a more general overview. For books, you can skim the introduction and the table of contents to see if there's a chapter that would be very helpful for you.)
Organizations
Other organizations that offer overviews of the situations, including what is happening locally.
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Domestic Resettlement AgenciesLink to a Word document that has URLs for the 9 domestic resettlement agencies the State Department contracts with, such as the International Rescue Committee.
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Refugee Connections SpokaneResources for refugees and immigrants in Spokane
Online Videos
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Academic Video Online (AVON) This link opens in a new windowDocumentaries, feature films, performances, interviews, news programs and newsreels, demonstrations, and raw footage.