Subject Expert
Background Information
Current Situation
These are concise overviews of the refugee situation worldwide.
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CQ Researcher article on global migrationFrom January 17, 2020.
Go ahead and search CQ Researcher for your specific issue as well. The search box is on the top right. -
CQ Researcher Article on Refugees 2018Overview of refugee situation, dated June 26, 2018
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CQ Researcher Article on Refugees 2017Overview of refugee situation, dated August 16, 2017
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Immigration and MigrationPublication 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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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.
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 AmericaPublication 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 an event that's older than 2 or so years ago, try:
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SAGE KnowledgeFull-text articles from hundreds of scholarly encyclopedias, mainly in the social sciences.
I would also suggest 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 CatalogI searched for "rohingya" and limited to our collection, books & ebooks & videos. You can search for your topic in the top search box (erase rohingya), but you'll have to use the Format limiters to limit to books/ebooks, etc.
Online Videos
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Academic Video Online (AVON)Documentaries, feature films, performances, interviews, news programs and newsreels, demonstrations, and raw footage.
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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Immigrants & Refugees - Spokane CaresAt the bottom includes links to organizations that help refugees in Spokane, such as World Relief and Catholic Charities.