"Many millions of people flee their homes, desperate to escape extreme poverty and violence, in hopes of finding refuge in other countries. Both enroute to their destinations and sometimes even once they arrive, these refugees often endure conditions that defy even the loosest interpretation of human rights. The extreme challenges refugees face and efforts to help them are discussed"--Provided by the publisher.

Introduction: seeking new lives -- A global problem -- Why people become refugees -- The harsh reality of refugee life -- Beginning anew -- Dealing humanely with refugees.