Reasons To Become Refugees

The word “refugee” is been defined as “ a person who has escaped from their own country for political, religious, or economic reasons or because of war.” (Cambridge University Press, n.d.). Even though they are also considered as migrants, they cannot go back or stay in their country of origin anymore. Race, religion, politics, economics wars and natural disasters are reasons for people to becoming refugees. Moving to a new place causes refugees to face some difficulties, such as language and education and the mental health. However, setting up schools and organizations and providing special working positions for refugees may help them to overcome these problems.

First of all, when refugees get in to a new country they immediately meet language and education problems. According to the CNN news reports, under the international agreement, there are more than 140 states among the world, which take care for refugees. (BBC NEWS, n.d.) Syrian Arab republic, Afghanistan and Somalia are the major source countries of refugees and Pakistan, Lebanon and Republic of Iran are the major refugee-hosting …show more content…
As an illustration, the trauma causes by tsunami or earthquake may lead people who undergo it to feel inconsolable because of the losing on family members and damaging on dwelling. According to the information from Mindframe National Media Initiative, “the metal health problems that refugees and asylum seekers may experience are anxiety disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and chronic grief” (Mindframe National Media Initiative, n.d.). Based on the report from the Government of Western Australia Mental Health Commission, refugees undergo resettlement, loss of family and social support, unemployment, isolation from others and language barriers can cause refugees’ mental health at risk (Government of Western Australian Mental Health Commision,