So far, however, the response from the countries that can most easily afford to take in refugees has been pathetic. Even worse, many people who, as recently as a few years ago, would have easily obtained permission to study, work, or visit relatives in Europe are being denied visas simply because of their refugee status.
叙利亚和伊拉克周边国家面临着逃离上述两国暴力的最大量的难民涌入，UNHCR 呼吁协助安置有限数量的最需要群体。但是，到目前为止，最有能力接收难民的国家反应冷淡。更糟糕的是，近几年来，许多此前可以轻松获得赴欧学习、工作和探亲许可的人如今仅仅因为难民身份而无法获得签证。