This is the transcript of the "Focus on Refugees," proqram conducted by the Overseas Development Council. Remarks from the following participants are included: (1) Sarah Brandel, Associate Fellow at the Overseas Development Council; (2) Gary Perkins, Chief of Mission of the Washington Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees…

There are only three durable solutions to the refugee problem--voluntary repatriation, local settlement, and third-country resettlement--and all depend on political will, diplomacy, and statesmanship. It is important to remember, however, that humanitarian concerns must outweigh costs consciousness when durable solutions are sought. (Author/GC)

Discussions about the ethics of migration require both a realistic approach that focuses on what is possible given the existing realities and an idealistic approach that requires policymakers to assess current reality in light of the nation's highest ideals. Migration issues require a full range of perspectives. (SLD)

In different ways, J. Carens and M. Weiner have overlooked important ethical issues raised by the human migration phenomenon. Weiner avoids moral issues in his conceptualization of alien admissions, and Carens focuses too intensely on the issue of whether national borders can be justified or not. (SLD)

In this lesson plan students examine the concepts of immigrant and refugee, identifying the similarities and differences in the two concepts and exploring the stories of refugees and the people and organizations that help them. The lesson outlines knowledge objectives for students in grades 2-3 and presents additional objectives for students in…

Focuses on mass immigration to the United States and the country's responses to various groups of immigrants. It is concluded that the United States has used international agreements regarding the settlement of large numbers of people only when they have facilitated government action. (SLD)

This book contains a transcript of discussions at a 1983 conference held at Smith College (Massachusetts) for refugee workers. Included are presentations by official representatives of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, foreign service officers, administrators of key voluntary agencies, immigration lawyers, social workers, case…

Discusses the role of the catechist among the African refugee community. Explains the catechist's importance as a teacher of the Catholic faith, an administrator within the faith community, and as a religious leader through charitable assistance and counseling. The author concludes by highlighting the continuing problem of refugees in Africa. (GR)

Implications of recent developments in refugee outflow from Indochina demand a reexamination of American policy on Indochinese refugees. These developments include patterns of increased Vietnamese and Laotian refugee outflow despite Vietnam's disapproval of departure and Laos' liberalizing economic policies; the greater influx of "low…

This study explores the setting up and development of the first Palestinian-led education system, from 1994 to 2005. Given the context of chronic crisis, and the immensity of the endeavour, the Palestinians have made substantial progress in a relatively short time. However, the Palestinian education story does not end here. The author looks at…

A survey conducted in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom analyzed employment practices and viewpoints of the social partners regarding comparability of qualifications and geographical mobility. Carried out in late 1991 with a limited sampling of respondents (firms, employers' organizations, and unions), the survey focused…

Since a 1979 coup, El Salvador has been ruled by a civilian-military junta supported by the oligarchy; officially, the junta is committed to social and economic reforms. Civilian guerrillas oppose the government which they believe is not interested in real reform. The United States supplies financial and military aid to the junta and believes the…

Locates the origin and development of corporate expulsion: the permanent, government-sponsored banishment of a category of subjects beyond the physical boundaries of a political entity--in medieval Western Europe. This method of consolidating political power, creating convenient scapegoats, and eliminating perceived internal threats soon spread to…

Discusses the practice of child migration, the dispatch of unaccompanied children from the United Kingdom to its colonies. This was an integral feature of British social policy for over 350 years. Specifically examines the conflicts between Australia and England during the last years of this effort. (MJP)

Argues that it is easy to overestimate the additional emigration from rural Mexico that could occur as a result of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) related economic restructuring in Mexico. Four major reasons why Mexican emigration may not increase dramatically are suggested. Phase-in recommendations related to implementation are…