Social workers play a crucial role in advocating for the rights and well-being of refugees, ensuring their access to essential services, protection, and opportunities.

The Geneva Convention on Refugees, adopted in 1951, defines the term 'refugee' and establishes the legal obligations of states to protect and assist refugees.

Internal Displacement refers to the situation where people are forced to leave their homes and communities but remain within the borders of their own country.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is the UN agency mandated to lead and coordinate international action to protect refugees and forcibly displaced persons.

Repatriation refers to the process of returning refugees to their country of origin, either voluntarily or involuntarily.

Refugees often face multiple challenges during resettlement, including language barriers, cultural differences, lack of job opportunities, and difficulties accessing essential services.

Integration refers to the process of refugees becoming part of their new communities, including gaining access to education, employment, and social services.

Refugees often experience mental health challenges such as PTSD, depression, and anxiety due to the trauma they have experienced.

Asylum refers to the process of granting protection to refugees who have fled persecution or violence in their home countries.

Social workers in refugee camps play a crucial role in providing psychosocial support to refugees, helping them cope with the trauma they have experienced.

Refoulement refers to the forced return of refugees to their country of origin, which is a violation of international law.

Social workers working with refugees often face challenges such as language barriers, cultural differences, and lack of resources.

Temporary Protection refers to the provision of temporary protection to refugees while their asylum claims are being processed.

Social workers play a crucial role in providing language training, assisting with job placement, and connecting refugees with community resources during resettlement.

Naturalization refers to the process of granting permanent residency and citizenship to refugees.