Refugee for 50 minutes: from Syria to Germany

12/16/2022

This is a good one.

Visit http://bit.ly/2yqUQak and find out why the rules of war need to be respected.The ICRC is on the ground in over 90 countries, providing humanitarian aid...

12/16/2022

The 54-member UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on Wednesday adopted a resolution to remove Iran from the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) for the remainder of its four-year term ending in 2026.

11/19/2022

There are many ways to say you want to end a relationship. The clergy in Iran are not getting the message.

Social media images show crowds cheering as fire engulfs the Islamic Republic founder's ancestral home.

11/07/2022

From the 1930’s.

11/10/2021

Please join my students.

11/10/2021

On behalf of my students in POLS 175, I cordially invite you to attend our Refugee for 50 Minutes Exhibit: From Afghanistan to Germany, which will be held on Nov. 18 from 9 am to 7 pm in the Yellowjacket Union Ballroom A. The exhibit is designed to teach members of our university and community about:

a. LEGAL DEFINITION OF REFUGEES: How does the international law define refugees?
a. REFUGEE LEGAL PROTECTIONS: What kinds of rights are we legally obligated to offer to refugees?
b. PUSH FACTORS: Why do refugees leave?
c. PULL FACTORS: Why do certain countries look more attractive than others to refugees?
d. REFUGEE EXPERIENCE: How do refugees travel thousands of miles (opportunities and threats)?
e. REFUGEE STATUS DETERMINATION: How are refugees recognized as refugees? and
f. REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT: What types of problems and prospects refugees face when they try to resettle?

We look forward to having you with us and hope that you join us.

12/17/2019

12/17/2019

Some photos from the exhibit!

11/04/2019

Tomorrow is the day! Head upstairs in the Yellowjacket Union to come check out the exhibit! It will only take about 50 minutes from start to finish! We will be there from 9 A.M to 7 P.M! We can't wait to see you there!

11/03/2019

Did you know: Over half of refugees are under the age of 18 according to The UN Refugee Agency. Here is a photo of children's books you can check out at our interactive exhibit on November 5th at 9 A.M to 7 P.M

11/01/2019

According to The UN Refugee Agency there are 25.9 million refugees displaced worldwide. Come check out our exhibit on Tuesday, November 5th at 9 A.M to 7 P.M to learn more!

10/31/2019

According to The UN Refugee Agency 37,000 people a day are forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution. Learn more at the refugee exhibit on November 5 from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. at UW-Superior YU.