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World Refugee Day 2006

Keeping the Flame of Hope Alive. World Refugee Day 2006.

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World Refugee Day 2006

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  1. Keeping the Flame of Hope Alive World Refugee Day2006

  2. “World Refugee Day is a salute to the indomitable spirit and courage of the world’s refugees, not just in enduring the dangers and violence of the crises that made them refugees, but also in the courage they show in rebuilding their lives and contributing to society in difficult or unfamiliar circumstances.” Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

  3. Refugee Health Program Mission:Provide culturally sensitive health services for refugees to enhance personal health status and protect Florida’s public health.

  4. Eligibility Requirements • IMMIGRATION STATUS • RefugeeAsyleeCuban/Haitian Asylum ApplicantCuban/Haitian EntrantAmerasianVictim of TraffickingUnaccompanied Refugee MinorUnaccompanied Alien Minor • TIME LIMITS • Health Assessment-within 90 days of arrival • Immunizations-started within 8 months of arrival

  5. Health Services Provided • Reimbursement is provided to CHDs for: • TB skin test and chest x-ray • Hepatitis B panel • Hepatitis C testing • Parasitic infections testing • Sexually transmitted disease testing • Physical assessment • Lipids, Malaria, Sickle Cell • Medical History • Health Education • Immunizations

  6. National Statistics

  7. Total Refugee Arrivals to Florida, 1996-2005

  8. Refugee Arrivals by world region, 1996-2005

  9. Florida Statistics

  10. Throughout their long and daunting journey from oppression and persecution to asylum and protection, and eventually to a place they can call home, refugees show incredible strength, courage and determination. Their journey is a dangerous and arduous one and every day spent in exile is a day too long. But in every step of their journey refugees carry with them an unshakable, unrelenting hope. By hanging on to their hopes for basic survival, sustenance and protection, and for the chance to one day rebuild their lives, refugees defy all odds. On World Refugee Day, we ask you to remember the millions of refugees under our care who are trying to pick up the pieces of once-peaceful lives. As different as they are from each other, one thing connects them all: hope for a better future and a chance to restore lasting peace to their lives. Help us keep that flame of hope alive!

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