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Encyclopedia: Refugee camp (812 words) |
 | Since refugee camps are generally set up in an impromotu fashion, and designed to meet basic human needs for a short time, when civil war or other problems prevent the return of refugees, or children essentially grow up in the camps, a humanitarian crisis can result. |
| Refugee camps Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) (established December 14, 1950) protects and supports refugees at the request of a government or the United Nations and assists in their return or resettlement. |
| Refugees cite security concerns, problems with land and shelter and water, lack of school and adequate health facilities, as well as lack of economic opportunities and lack of employment as obstacles to return... |
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