Assisting refugees: do current aid policies add to the problems?

Article Abstract:

Controversy exists on whether refugee assistance policies help more than they exacerbate problems. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reports 15 million refugees and another 20 million intranationally displaced persons in 1996. The refugee total has tripled since 1980, and the United Nations has grown more active as a result. American military assistance, media coverage, United Nations and nongovernmental organizations are all factors in refugee aid which are under criticism.

International aspects, International relations, Refugees, International relief, United Nations. Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

---

Civic renewal: do America's problems stem from a lack of morality?

Article Abstract:

Controversy exists on whether civic renewal in America could be achieved by an increase in morality. Public opinion polls show declining membership is social organizations and also lowering faith in government, while many hold to the 1950s as a social ideal. Critics accordingly favor renewal of families and communities with traditional, mainstream values. Walt Disney Co's planned community of Celebration, FL is one such attempt to integrate past values and design with modern technology.

Planning, Civil society, Civics, Celebration Co.

---

Reform in Iran

Article Abstract:

Scholars believe that Iran may be on the verge of profound change, with the election of moderate president, Mohammad Khatami. Other experts, however, say that Khatami does not wish to reverse changes brought by the 1979 revolution. In an interview, he called for a new dialogue between the peoples or Iran and the US to break the "wall of mistrust."

United States, Iran, Political activity, Portrayals, United States foreign relations, Khatami, Mohammad, Iranian foreign relations, Social problems

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Is community policing the best answer to the nation's crime problem? Have the benefits of community policing been oversold?
• Abstracts: Regulating nonprofits: are tax-exempt groups too political? First Ladies: what is the proper role for the President's spouse?
• Abstracts: Floodwaters on a rampage: torrential rain in Quebec leaves chaos in its wake. A man with a mission: Quebec's Howard Galganov fights for anglophone rights
• Abstracts: Celtic comes on strong. Increasing their word power: authors and readers flock to literary love-ins
• Abstracts: Mental health policy: are Americans with mental illness adequately protected? Parental rights; are new laws needed to empower parents?

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.