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Grounds for Asylum: Persecution, Conflict, and Human Rights Violations
| Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the grounds for asylum, including persecution, conflict, and human rights violations. | |
| Number of Questions: 15 | |
| Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
| Tags: asylum persecution conflict human rights |
What is the primary purpose of asylum?
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To provide refuge to individuals fleeing persecution
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To promote economic development in developing countries
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To facilitate international travel and tourism
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To regulate the movement of people across borders
Asylum is a form of protection granted to individuals who are unable or unwilling to return to their home country due to a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
Which international treaty governs the granting of asylum?
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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The Refugee Convention
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The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
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The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
The Refugee Convention, adopted in 1951, is the primary international treaty that defines the rights and responsibilities of refugees and the obligations of states to provide asylum.
What is the definition of a refugee under the Refugee Convention?
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A person who has been forced to flee their country due to war or natural disaster
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A person who has been persecuted or has a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group
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A person who has been denied basic human rights in their home country
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A person who has been forced to leave their country due to economic hardship
The Refugee Convention defines a refugee as a person who has been forced to flee their country due to a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
What are some examples of persecution that may qualify an individual for asylum?
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Imprisonment, torture, or other forms of physical violence
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Discrimination in employment, education, or housing
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Threats or harassment based on race, religion, or political opinion
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Forced labor or military service
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All of the above
Persecution can take many forms, including physical violence, discrimination, threats or harassment, forced labor, and military service.
What is the difference between a refugee and an internally displaced person (IDP)?
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Refugees have fled their country, while IDPs have remained within their own country
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Refugees have been granted asylum in another country, while IDPs have not
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Refugees are fleeing persecution, while IDPs are fleeing war or natural disaster
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Refugees are protected by international law, while IDPs are not
Refugees are individuals who have been forced to flee their country due to persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution, while IDPs are individuals who have been forced to leave their homes but have remained within their own country.
What are some of the challenges faced by asylum seekers?
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The asylum application process can be long and complex
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Asylum seekers may face discrimination and xenophobia in their host country
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Asylum seekers may have difficulty finding employment and housing
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Asylum seekers may be at risk of deportation if their application is denied
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All of the above
Asylum seekers often face a number of challenges, including a long and complex application process, discrimination and xenophobia, difficulty finding employment and housing, and the risk of deportation.
What are some of the responsibilities of states in providing asylum?
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To provide asylum seekers with a fair and efficient asylum application process
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To protect asylum seekers from discrimination and xenophobia
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To provide asylum seekers with access to basic services such as healthcare and education
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To resettle asylum seekers in other countries if they are unable to return to their home country
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All of the above
States have a number of responsibilities in providing asylum, including providing a fair and efficient asylum application process, protecting asylum seekers from discrimination and xenophobia, providing access to basic services, and resettling asylum seekers in other countries if necessary.
What is the principle of non-refoulement?
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The principle that asylum seekers should not be returned to a country where they would face persecution
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The principle that asylum seekers should be returned to their home country as soon as possible
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The principle that asylum seekers should be detained until their application is processed
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The principle that asylum seekers should be granted asylum automatically
The principle of non-refoulement is a fundamental principle of international law that prohibits the return of asylum seekers to a country where they would face persecution.
What is the difference between asylum and refugee status?
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Asylum is a temporary form of protection, while refugee status is permanent
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Asylum is granted by a country's government, while refugee status is granted by the United Nations
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Asylum seekers are required to prove that they have a well-founded fear of persecution, while refugees are not
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Asylum seekers are not allowed to work in their host country, while refugees are
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None of the above
There is no difference between asylum and refugee status. The terms are often used interchangeably.
What is the role of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in asylum?
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To provide protection and assistance to refugees and asylum seekers
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To promote the development of international refugee law
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To coordinate the resettlement of refugees in other countries
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To advocate for the rights of refugees and asylum seekers
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All of the above
The UNHCR is the United Nations agency responsible for protecting and assisting refugees and asylum seekers. It provides a range of services, including providing protection and assistance to refugees and asylum seekers, promoting the development of international refugee law, coordinating the resettlement of refugees in other countries, and advocating for the rights of refugees and asylum seekers.
What are some of the challenges facing the global asylum system?
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The increasing number of asylum seekers
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The lack of resources to provide adequate protection and assistance to asylum seekers
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The rise of xenophobia and anti-immigrant sentiment
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The unwillingness of some countries to resettle asylum seekers
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All of the above
The global asylum system is facing a number of challenges, including the increasing number of asylum seekers, the lack of resources to provide adequate protection and assistance, the rise of xenophobia and anti-immigrant sentiment, and the unwillingness of some countries to resettle asylum seekers.
What are some of the ways to strengthen the global asylum system?
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Increasing funding for asylum programs
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Promoting international cooperation on asylum
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Addressing the root causes of displacement
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Raising awareness of the plight of asylum seekers and refugees
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All of the above
There are a number of ways to strengthen the global asylum system, including increasing funding for asylum programs, promoting international cooperation on asylum, addressing the root causes of displacement, and raising awareness of the plight of asylum seekers and refugees.
What is the future of asylum?
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The global asylum system will continue to face challenges, but it will remain an important tool for protecting refugees and asylum seekers
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The global asylum system will be overwhelmed by the increasing number of asylum seekers and will eventually collapse
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The global asylum system will be replaced by a new system of regional protection
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The global asylum system will be abolished and refugees and asylum seekers will no longer be able to seek protection
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None of the above
The future of asylum is uncertain. The global asylum system is facing a number of challenges, but it is likely to remain an important tool for protecting refugees and asylum seekers. However, it is also possible that the system will be overwhelmed by the increasing number of asylum seekers or that it will be replaced by a new system of regional protection.
What are some of the most common misconceptions about asylum?
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Asylum seekers are all economic migrants
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Asylum seekers are a threat to national security
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Asylum seekers are taking jobs away from citizens
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Asylum seekers are a burden on society
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All of the above
There are a number of common misconceptions about asylum. These misconceptions often lead to discrimination and xenophobia against asylum seekers and refugees.
What can individuals do to support asylum seekers and refugees?
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Donate to organizations that provide assistance to asylum seekers and refugees
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Volunteer at organizations that provide assistance to asylum seekers and refugees
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Speak out against discrimination and xenophobia
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Educate themselves and others about the plight of asylum seekers and refugees
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All of the above
There are a number of ways that individuals can support asylum seekers and refugees. These include donating to organizations that provide assistance, volunteering at organizations that provide assistance, speaking out against discrimination and xenophobia, and educating themselves and others about the plight of asylum seekers and refugees.