Thank you for the support you provide for our community. I am writing to express my concern over the destabilization of Syria that has led to the mass displacement of people in the region.
As I am sure, you are aware that Levantine civilization has long been targeted by the US foreign policy, which has resulted in the destabilization of stable regimes and the rise of the Islamic State that spreads violence and destruction across Syria and Iraq (Bolton, 2016). The underlying dynamics of the migratory situation can be explained by political, social, and cultural processes that take place in the affected regions. There is ample evidence pointing to the fact that people feel the need to leave their country when there is a palpable threat to their lives (UNHCR, 2017). Wars, military coups, ethnic tensions, famines, and natural disasters cause mass displacements of populations.
Given that the refugee problem has an enormous influence on global society, caution needs to be exercised when dealing with the issue. The link between migratory events and globalization remains poorly understood and involves a wide range of issues such as stark economic inequalities, the changing political environment, which has led to the shift in the quality of governmental authority and its diffusion, deterritorialization, and rapid technological change among others (UNHCR, 2016). Organizations such as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) are aiming their efforts at the improvement of sub-optimal conditions in refugee settings as well as the development of institutional arrangements necessary for the encouragement of self-reliance. Unfortunately, migration-receiving countries often face resistance from far-right parties that oppose the multi-cultural society, thereby undermining the effectiveness of humanitarian organizations that are essential in raising the quality of refugees’ lives across various displacement contexts.
Even though the majority of refugees enter Europe, the issue is of concern throughout the state and the world; therefore, I believe strongly that you can consider many ways in which it is possible to address it. To capture the importance of the problem and to highlight the difficulties faced by the displaced populations daily, I would like to provide you with a short account of barriers that prevent refugees from finding other sources of income than humanitarian assistance.
Language is a major problem that precludes refugees from taking jobs and has far-reaching implications for their written and oral communication. Cultural barriers make it difficult for displaced individuals to familiarize themselves with legal and industrial requirements. Also, many refugees who come from war-torn countries like Syria, are not able to cope with post-traumatic symptoms caused by pre-migratory traumatic events without professional assistance. It means that all asylum seekers have to be provided with expert psychiatric support.
Furthermore, immigration officials have to be better educated on the psychological effects of border screening procedures, which might re-traumatize refugees. Racism is another major issue faced by asylum seekers in host countries. Discrimination during the employment process is often based on unrealistic language requirements as well as ethnic and cultural grounds.
Therefore, our community needs the support and the resolve of political leaders to take bold action that will help to improve both the living conditions and economic prospects of asylum seekers affected by the recent global developments.
Thank you for your consideration.
References
Bolton, K. (2016). Globalization and the refugee crisis.
UNHCR. (2016). What difference does it make to be a refugee? Evidence from field experiments and qualitative inquiry.
UNHCR. (2017). Against all odds.