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The secrets of refugees seeking asylum: Why are they fleeing?
In today's world, countless people are forced to flee their hometowns due to war, political persecution or other crises, becoming refugees and seeking asylum in unfamiliar countries. According to Article 14 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, everyone has the right to seek asylum. However, this process is a journey that many people are unfamiliar with and full of challenges. Why on earth did these refugees choose to flee and hand over their future to a completely different country?
Every year, approximately 1 million to 2 million people apply for asylum from various countries, but their assistance and safety are not always guaranteed.
Definition and legal background of asylum
According to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, a refugee is a person who has a well-founded fear of persecution. If these people enter another country and make a formal asylum application, they are considered asylum seekers. Determination of granting asylum usually depends on whether the country's immigration authorities can substantiate claims of persecution or harm.
Challenges of the Asylum Process
In many countries, asylum seekers face cumbersome and slow legal procedures before their formal applications are accepted. They have limited rights and often experience social isolation and economic hardship while awaiting decisions. In addition, because asylum policies vary from country to country, asylum seeker acceptance rates vary greatly.
Many refugees face challenges such as language barriers, psychological pressure and cultural differences during the application process, which make it difficult for them to effectively express their experiences.
Mental health and social integration
According to research, asylum seekers often face mental health issues, including disorders such as depression or post-traumatic stress disorder, which are particularly prevalent due to the trauma they experienced in their homeland and the challenges they face in their new place of residence. Improving the quality of life and mental health of these individuals is crucial to their settlement and integration into society.
Research in Germany shows that asylum seekers often have unmet medical needs, leaving them with poorer health than the general population.
Legal proceedings and denial of asylum
Under international law, everyone should be allowed to seek asylum, but in reality, many people end up facing rejection. In many countries, individuals who refuse asylum may be considered illegal immigrants and risk forcible deportation. This puts them at increased risk of returning to their places of origin, especially in places where violence and persecution are perpetrated.
Statistics and future challenges
According to data from the United Nations Refugee Agency, global asylum application results from 2000 to 2023 show that policy changes and international situations affect the trend of asylum decision-making. This involves not only the number of asylum seekers but also changes in approval rates from year to year. In the future, how to find a balance between humanitarianism and national security will become an important challenge.
Too many asylum seekers are not treated fairly during the application process, and their stories are often ignored.
After understanding the process and challenges of seeking asylum, we should perhaps reflect on: What stronger support and guarantees should society provide in these people’s journey to pursue safety and dignity in order to avoid their despair and the suffering of displacement? ?
