What are some of the problems faced by refugees? In what ways could the concept of global citizenship benefit them?

Some of the problems faced by the refugees are:

1. Refugees are not given much importance in the society. They are not treated well by the local residents and they develop sense of fear and insecurity.

2. Refugees living conditions are poor, as sometimes they are asked to live in camps or sometimes with the tag of illegal migrants.

3. Refugees have a problem working legally as they have identity crisis and native people develop threat to their jobs and opportunities.

4. They are forced to work at low wages with no high status or many privileges.

5. Refugees face the problem getting basic life necessities such as food, shelter and employment.

6. Refugees are not provided with legal rights given by the state like the security and the minimum standard of living.

7. They are often exploited physically and emotionally. They are exploited by the authorities or local residents only on the grounds of not being the citizen of the state they are taking shelter in.

The concept of Global citizenship would be really helpful for refuges as it will make easier to handle problems that has an extension across national borders and require cooperative action by several state’s people and government. It will also be beneficiary for the stateless people by providing those basic rights and solutions to their problems so that they can lead peaceful and secure life.