Fostering Refugee Resilience: Global Perspectives on Integration, Inclusion, and Prosperity

by Basma El Zein (Editor), Ahmed Al Jarwan (Editor)

Overview

Every year, millions of people are forced to leave their homes due to conflict, violence, human rights violations, discrimination, disasters, and the impact of climate change. As a result of this, refugees bring skills, talents, and aspirations to the countries they are displaced to. This edited collection offers a comprehensive exploration of the inclusion and opportunities for refugees as they integrate themselves into new societies.

With contributions from a diverse range of experts and practitioners from around the world, the chapters highlight innovative initiatives, case studies, and recommendations for building more inclusive communities. The authors, coming from different parts of the world, including Colombia, Mexico, North Macedonia, India, Spain, USA, UAE, Lebanon, Nigeria, and Switzerland, bring insights into the diverse experiences and perspectives of refugees. They emphasize the talents, resilience, and potential contributions of refugees, rather than viewing refugees as passive recipients of aid.

Covering not only economic and social dimensions but also ethical, spiritual, educational, cultural, and environmental considerations, Fostering Refugee Resilience emphasizes the importance of fostering inclusive environments that embrace diversity. As well as the vibrant research community, it is also dedicated to policymakers, activists, and community members seeking to support refugee integration.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781836089698
Publisher:	Emerald Publishing Limited
Publication date:	04/22/2025
Pages:	242
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.68(d)

About the Author

Basma El Zein is the Director General of the TechnoValley at the University of Business and Technology (UBT), Saudi Arabia.

Ahmed Al Jarwan is the Founder and President of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, Malta.

Table of Contents

Preface: Migration and Security; H.E. Dr. Angelo Farrugia
Introduction: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Refugee Integration; Basma El Zein and Ahmed Al Jarwan
Section 1. Ethical and Legal Frameworks
Chapter 1. Ethical and Spiritual Capital for Refugees’ Dignity and RightsŞafak Pavey and Fadi Daou
Chapter 2. International Refugee Law and Displaced People; Hersh W. Chadha
Section 2. Regional Challenges and Case Studies
Chapter 3. The Challenges of the Refugee Crisis in the Republic of North Macedonia; Fadil Zendeli and Arafat Shabani
Chapter 4. The Dynamics of Inclusion and Exclusion of Central American and Caribbean Migrants in the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara; Eduardo González Velázquez and Tzinti Ramírez Reyes
Chapter 5. The Refugee Crisis and Its Impact on the Greek Societ Irena Shumenkovska
Chapter 6. The Refugee Crisis and the Bet on Culture: An Approach in Cultural Dimensions; Elkhidiru Abdul Baaq Mohammed
Section 3. Innovation, Technology, and Education
Chapter 7. Leveraging Innovation and Technology to Empower and Support Refugees; Ahmed Al Jarwan
Chapter 8. Transforming Lives: Achieving Literacy, Digital Inclusion, Effective Participation, and Scalability for the Masses – An Ikraa-Based Success Story; Ghinwa Jalloul
Section 4. Economic Contributions and Entrepreneurship
Chapter 9. Immigrants, Entrepreneurship, and Local Economic Growth; Martha Goyeneche Guevara
Chapter 10. From Idea to Reality: Fostering Refugee Integration; Anjum Malik and Kimberly Weichel
Section 5. Social Integration and Reintegration Strategies
Chapter 11. To What Extent Do First-Generation Migrants in Murcia, Spain Feel Accepted and Integrated Into Society?; Joana Divcheva
Chapter 12. Conceptualising Reintegration of Former Combatants and Their Families Returned From Conflict Countries in North Macedonia; Arafat Shabani and Fadil Zendeli
Section 6. Gender, Family, and Social Dynamics
Chapter 13. Women, Wife, Mother – An Odyssey of Indonesian Marriage Migrant Women in Spain; Vinny Flaviana Hyunanda and Pablo Salvador Blesa Aledo
Chapter 14. Lost in Search of a Dream; Margarita Restrepo Arango
Conclusion: Nurturing Refugee Wealth Through Integration, Inclusion, and Participation; Basma El Zein and Ahmed Al Jarwan