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The International Organization for Migration

The International Organization for Migration The International Organization for Migration’s mission statement reads, ” IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As the leading international organization for migration, IOM acts with its … Continue reading

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A Potrait of an Immigrant

“Some will not recognize the truthfulness of my mirror. Let them remember that I am not here to reflect the surface… but must penetrate inside. My mirror probes down to the heart. I write words on the forehead and around … Continue reading

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Remittances, Abuse, and Leaving North Korea

Thailand’s Deadly Treatment of Migrants The BBC The BBC reports that, “Migrants and refugees who turn up on (Thailand’s) shores have testified that they are being sent back to sea in boats without engines, their hands tied, left to their … Continue reading

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Myanmar and Congo Refugees

UNHCR estimates that only 1/4 of refugee needs are met in Congo Photo Credit @ Flickr Refugees flood Congo-Brazzaville Al Jazeera English More than 120,000 refugees have fled the Democratic Republic of Congo into neighboring Congo-Brazzaville and Central African Republic.  … Continue reading

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Tibet, Australia, and New Growth Models

Many Tibetan Monks are in custody of Chinese authorities are undergoing “Patriotic education” Photo Credit http://www.flickr.com/photos/edwinylee/ / CC BY-ND 2. Pilgrims and progress – The Economist Despite the Chinese government’s effort to modernize and develop the Tibet Autonomous Region, ethnic … Continue reading

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