Lewis Aptekar: Challenges Faced by Internally Displaced People

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Former San Jose State is well-versed in the plight of internally displaced populations — people forced to flee their home regions due to war, strife, conflict or economic development, but without the same protections generally afforded to refugees (those who cross international borders to flee adversity and apply for asylum).

A noted author, academic and understands that the internally displaced often face:

Discrimination and threats
Lack of national support
Lack of cohesive international support
Enhanced impoverishment



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