Educação pública e os desafios da integração de refugiados: um estudo de caso da cidade de Uberlândia em 2021

Abstract

The present work aims to analyze how the inclusion and integration of immigrants and refugees in the public school system in the city of Uberlândia takes place, emphasizing Middle School and High School. This qualitative research is developed through literature relevant to the topic, in addition to the use of reports from institutions associated with the topic such as the UN, Inep and the Ministry of Justice. It also analyzes the laws that protect and give rights to immigrants and refugees in Brazil. The field research includes interviews with an NGO that supports immigrants and refugees to understand how it is helping these students to enroll and stay in school. The results show that these students indeed have their rights guaranteed and attend the institution. However, the conditions that these students face to remain in school do not allow for integration into the school community, indicating the need for further research that include a participant observation at schools.