Multiculturalism of Tanzanian Refugees in the Information Society and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Abstract

The universal increase in the number of refugees is of fundamental concern to the United Nations (UN) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) at both the national and global levels. Millions of persons have been displaced because of convoluted conflicts. The problem is severe in nations such as Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda and Somalia, where the right to sufficient food, as well as protection, might be inadequate or non-existent, and where the basic human rights are likewise not valued. This exploratory study presented a succinct history of the world’s refugees – predominantly, refugees from the above-mentioned countries and the history of Tanzania, which is the hosting country of these refugees. This study examined the information on adequate food for refugees, information on security/protection for refugees and information on camps/shelters for refugees in Tanzania. This research also investigated how refugees in Tanzania fit into the information society and examined the multiculturalism of refugees by reviewing cultural diversity and cultural identity relating to various ethnic groups in camp by reviewing the following questions: (1) what communication is there for refugees? How are they given? And what are the sources of communication (e.g. written communication)? Who gives information to refugees? (2) What is the culture in the camp? Is there diversity in the camp? Are there social group in the camp? (3) Are refugees identified based on culture? (4) What...