Introduction
Refugees are individuals who leave their homes due to war, violence, any social or political conflict, or persecution, crossing the international border in order to find safety in another country. The most recent example of a refugee crisis was Ukrainian citizens fleeing to Europe and other countries in the hope of getting away from military actions occurring in their country.
Discussion
There are high chance that if these individuals return home, they may subject their life and health to risk. The factors forcing individuals to find refuge in the United States are often complicated and interrelated. Notably, individuals struggling with poverty, hunger, climate change, and gender-based violence and persecution may consider fleeing to the United States because of the greater number of social liberties and work opportunities.
Resettlement refers to the transfer of refugees from their asylum country to another, which has given an agreement to admit them and, in the end, grant permanent residence. When implemented correctly, the effective reception and integration of refugees benefit the resettled refugees and the country that receives them (UNHCR, 2021). In the case of the US, resettlement is sometimes necessary because the country is a large humanitarian donor and is concerned with the refugees fleeing to developing countries, helping them to get to better locations overseas or resettle in the US.
Conclusion
In Nevada, most refugees come from Congo, Iran, Syria, Somalia, and Eritrea. While there is no publicly available data on the total number of resettled individuals in the state, Las Vegas usually welcomes 2200 refugees each year (Lopez, 2016). In Nevada, the available resettlement agencies include the Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, ECDC African Community Center in Las Vegas, and Northern Nevada International Center in Reno.
References
Lopez, S. (2016). Las Vegas agencies help refugees transition to American life. Las Vegas Review Journal. Web.
UNHCR. (2021). Resettlement. Web.