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Copyright

Huseyin Emlik

Published On

2025-09-09

Page Range

pp. 21–48

Language

  • English

Print Length

28 pages

1. Global Migrations and Persons with Refugee Experiences

Chapter of: Interprofessional Approach to Refugee Health: A Practical Guide for Interdisciplinary Health and Social Care Teams(pp. 21–48)
In an era marked by unprecedented levels of forced displacement, comprehending the experiences of persons with refugee backgrounds is more critical than ever. This chapter delves into the complexities of global migration, focusing on individuals compelled to leave their home countries due to conflict, persecution, and other crises. By examining the legal, social, economic, and health-related aspects of refugee experiences, this chapter aims to illuminate the challenges and opportunities faced by displaced populations.

A central focus of this chapter is the multi-stage refugee experience, encompassing pre-migration trauma, the dangers of migration journeys, and the complex process of integration into host societies. The mental and physical health implications of forced migration are highlighted, along with a discussion of the policies and interventions that can support successful resettlement. Furthermore, the role of host countries in providing humanitarian assistance and fostering social inclusion is explored, while also addressing barriers such as discrimination, legal restrictions, and economic challenges faced by many refugees.

Contributors

Huseyin Emlik

(author)
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4715-9700

Huseyin Emlik is a researcher in the field of sociology serving as an adviser and project coordinator at the Center for Migration and Health (CMH) in Bergen, Norway. His extensive research experience spans social trauma, oral history, belief systems, gender, poverty, discourse analysis, discrimination, xenophobia, nationalism, militarism, racism, political economy, racial division of labor, and genocide/massacre studies. Since 2011, he has led and coordinated numerous projects in Turkey, Norway, and Sri Lanka, assisting victims of genocide and massacre, the impoverished, villagers, the disabled, drug addicts, and refugees. Since 2015, his work has focused on refugees' migration experiences, trauma, coping and adaptation strategies, and the impact on family dynamics and group solidarity. He also examines refugees' survival strategies and political preferences. As a human rights activist, Huseyin is a council member of the International Society for Health and Human Rights (ISHHR) and an active volunteer with several human rights organizations.