Refugees from the Middle East: Global and Local Issues
UMB Event
Location
Off Campus
Date & Time
October 24, 2016, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Description
*Current American presidential aspirants have been expressing differing views about armed conflicts in Syria and Iraq, about the increasing number of displaced persons and refugees in the Middle East and about American immigration policies. Social Workers should be involved in the national and international debate about the Middle East Refugee Crisis. From the perspective of human rights and social work values, we need to understand the issues and consider the implications for social policy and social action. In Maryland, Social Workers are providing macro and clinical services for refugees from Iraq and Syria. There is interest in learning about current services and future opportunities to assist refugees from Middle East countries.
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