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OverviewWhat motivates ordinary people to support refugees emotionally and financially? This is a timely question considering the number of displaced people in today's world is at an all-time high. To help counter this crisis, it is imperative for the Canadian government to determine which policies encourage volunteers to welcome asylum seekers, and which ones must be reviewed. Ordinary People, Extraordinary Actions relates the story of the St. Joseph's Parish Refugee Outreach Committee over its thirty years in action, revealing how seemingly small decisions and actions have led to significant changes in policies and in people's lives-and how they can do so again in the future. By helping readers-young and old, secular and faith-oriented-understand what drives individuals and communities to welcome refugees with open hearts and open arms, the authors hope to inspire people across Canada and beyond its borders to strengthen our collective willingness and ability to offer refuge as a lifesaving protection for those who need it. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Stefanie Morris , Karina Juma , Meredith Terretta , Patti Tamara LenardPublisher: University of Ottawa Press Imprint: University of Ottawa Press Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.381kg ISBN: 9780776629704ISBN 10: 0776629700 Pages: 156 Publication Date: 31 May 2022 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsList of Abbreviations Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Early Activism at St. Joseph's 2. Advocacy through Sanctuary 3. Post-Sanctuary Advocacy 4. Decline and Resurgence: The Syrian Initiative 5. Longevity Works CitedReviewsThis is a truly engaging book that highlights the impact of local community-level advocacy, while situating this work within a broader context of complex migration issues and policy discussions. - Lindsay Larios, PhD, MSW, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba Author InformationStefanie Morris (Author) Stefanie Morris hold a master's degree in Public and International Affairs and is a juris doctor candidate at the University of Ottawa's Common Law program. She expects to graduate in 2023. Karina Juma (Author) Karina Juma is a juris doctor candidate at the University of Ottawa and Carleton University. She expects to graduate in 2024. Meredith Terretta (Author) Meredith Terretta is Professor of history at the University of Ottawa, specialized in themes of international law and human rights. She teaches and directs student research in African and legal and human rights history. Patti Tamara Lenard (Author) Patti Tamara Lenard is Professor of Applied Ethics at the University of Ottawa's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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