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Refugees As Providers Of Protection And Assistance: Cambridge Asylum And Refuge Studies

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This book examines the role of refugees as providers of protection and assistance to other refugees and displaced persons. It draws on research from a range of disciplines, including sociology, anthropology, political science, and international relations. The book argues that refugees can play a vital role in providing protection and assistance to other refugees, and that their contributions should be recognised and supported.

The Global Governed?: Refugees as Providers of Protection and Assistance (Cambridge Asylum and Migration Studies)

by E. Paul Durrenberger

5 out of 5

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The Role Of Refugees In Providing Protection And Assistance

Refugees can play a vital role in providing protection and assistance to other refugees in a number of ways. They can provide:

Physical protection: Refugees can provide physical protection to other refugees by forming self-protection groups, patrolling refugee camps, and intervening in cases of violence.
Emotional support: Refugees can provide emotional support to other refugees by sharing their experiences, listening to their stories, and offering words of encouragement.
Practical assistance: Refugees can provide practical assistance to other refugees by helping them to find food, shelter, and medical care.
Information: Refugees can provide information to other refugees about the asylum process, the local community, and the services that are available to them.

The Benefits Of Refugee-Led Protection And Assistance

There are a number of benefits to refugee-led protection and assistance. These include:

Increased trust and confidence: Refugees are more likely to trust and confide in other refugees than in government officials or aid workers.
Greater cultural sensitivity: Refugees are more likely to understand the cultural needs of other refugees and to be able to provide culturally appropriate assistance.
Increased efficiency: Refugee-led protection and assistance can be more efficient than government-led or aid worker-led assistance, as refugees are often able to reach other refugees more quickly and easily.
Reduced costs: Refugee-led protection and assistance can be less expensive than government-led or aid worker-led assistance, as refugees are often willing to volunteer their time and resources.

Challenges To Refugee-Led Protection And Assistance

There are also a number of challenges to refugee-led protection and assistance. These include:

Lack of resources: Refugees often lack the resources to provide adequate protection and assistance to other refugees.
Security concerns: Refugees may be at risk of violence or persecution if they are seen to be providing protection or assistance to other refugees.
Lack of recognition: Refugee-led protection and assistance is often not recognised or supported by governments or aid agencies.

This book argues that refugees can play a vital role in providing protection and assistance to other refugees and displaced persons. It draws on research from a range of disciplines to show that refugees can provide physical protection, emotional support, practical assistance, and information to other refugees. The book also discusses the benefits of refugee-led protection and assistance, as well as the challenges that refugees face in providing protection and assistance. The book concludes by calling for greater recognition and support for refugee-led protection and assistance.

This book is an important contribution to the literature on refugees and displacement. It provides a comprehensive overview of the role of refugees in providing protection and assistance to other refugees. The book is well-written and well-researched, and it is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners working in the field of refugee protection.

The Global Governed?: Refugees as Providers of Protection and Assistance (Cambridge Asylum and Migration Studies)

by E. Paul Durrenberger

5 out of 5