Genocide and Hazara Persecution in Afghanistan
Editors Note Hazara persecution in Afghanistan requires nearby countries, in the Middle East and beyond, to enhance their support in
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Refugees
Law and Policy Used to Address & Aggravate Palestinian Isolation: A Focus on Case Studies from Lebanon, Jordan, Israel
Jordan Cope, Esq. explores how the role of law and policy has been used in three countries—Lebanon, Jordan, and Israel, respectively—to both accelerate and to frustrate Palestinian integration. In doing so, the essay also explores the necessary history to contextualize the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the status of the Palestinian diaspora.
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Empowerment and compassion in refugee crisis response: A conversation with UNHCR MENA Director Amin Awad
“Having worked all over the world on a range of emergencies over the last 30 years, community resilience is something that I have witnessed in every situation, without fail. The strength of the human spirit to triumph over adversity never ceases to amaze me.”
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Worsening gaps in education for Syrian refugees: Lessons from the early education response in Jordan
As the Syrian refugee crisis continues, reflecting on educational provision for refugee children in Jordan demands a move beyond the crisis approach.
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To address the refugee crisis, focus on dignity
Millions of people in the Middle East and elsewhere were forced to flee their homes in recent years. What they need most now is dignity.
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Why Latin America could be the next frontier for Syrian refugees
Latin America presents a promising opportunity to resettle some of the millions of Syrian refugees in camps and urban slums in Europe.
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Podcast: The ‘Muslim ban’
Middle East Weekly explores the human cost of the White House’s approach to immigration policy, and what it means for U.S. foreign policy.
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