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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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CQ Researcher article on global migrationFrom January 17, 2020.
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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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International Organization for MigrationUN Agency that researches migration. Does an annual World Migration Report.
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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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The SAGE Handbook of International MigrationPublication 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 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 a past event, try:
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SAGE KnowledgeFull-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 CatalogI searched for "burundi" and limited to our collection, books & ebooks & videos.
You can search for your topic in the top search box (erase burundi), but you'll have to use the Format limiter on the left to limit to books/ebooks, etc.
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.
Online Videos
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Academic Video Online (AVON)Documentaries, feature films, performances, interviews, news programs and newsreels, demonstrations, and raw footage.