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Immigration, Housing, and Health

"Immigration, housing, and health are linked, as the Canadian experience illustrates. Refugees and asylees are more vulnerable relative to other immigrant arrivals who can draw upon financial resources or family and social networks..." – By Caris Towle, and K. Bruce Newbold
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Gender-Based Violence

"Gender-based violence (GBV) is a significant global public health and human rights problem, predominantly affecting women and girls worldwide across various age groups. While GBV manifests in various forms, intimate partner violence..." – By Phyu Phyu Oo
What's New to the OREs
In May 2025, 70 new and 6 revised articles, spread across 22 subjects, have been published on the Oxford Research Encyclopedias platform.
ORE Food Studies is Now Available via Subscription and Perpetual Access
On October 23, after a successful free period during development, the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Food Studies has been made available via subscription and perpetual access to libraries and institutions worldwide.

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