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Migration and Diaspora Law

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of Migration and Diaspora Law, including legal frameworks, rights and responsibilities of migrants and diasporas, and the challenges and opportunities associated with migration.
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What is the primary international legal framework governing the rights of migrants?

  1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  2. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

  4. The Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, adopted in 1990, is the primary international legal framework that sets out the rights and responsibilities of migrant workers and their families.

What is the legal definition of a refugee under the 1951 Refugee Convention?

  1. A person who has been forced to flee their country due to persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group

  2. A person who has been forced to leave their country due to war, conflict, or natural disaster

  3. A person who has been forced to leave their country due to economic hardship or poverty

  4. A person who has been forced to leave their country due to environmental degradation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the 1951 Refugee Convention, a refugee is a person who has been forced to flee their country due to persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.

What is the principle of non-refoulement in international law?

  1. The principle that a state cannot return a person to a country where they would face persecution or serious harm

  2. The principle that a state cannot return a person to a country where they have committed a crime

  3. The principle that a state cannot return a person to a country where they have a well-founded fear of persecution

  4. The principle that a state cannot return a person to a country where they have a family or other close ties

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of non-refoulement is a fundamental principle of international law that prohibits states from returning a person to a country where they would face persecution or serious harm.

What is the difference between a migrant and a refugee?

  1. Migrants choose to leave their country, while refugees are forced to leave their country

  2. Migrants move to a new country for economic reasons, while refugees move to a new country for safety

  3. Migrants have the right to return to their country, while refugees do not have the right to return to their country

  4. Migrants are not protected by international law, while refugees are protected by international law

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main difference between a migrant and a refugee is that migrants choose to leave their country, while refugees are forced to leave their country due to persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution.

What are the main challenges faced by diasporas?

  1. Discrimination and xenophobia

  2. Lack of access to employment and education

  3. Lack of political representation

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Diasporas face a variety of challenges, including discrimination and xenophobia, lack of access to employment and education, lack of political representation, and difficulties in maintaining their cultural identity.

What are the potential benefits of migration for both sending and receiving countries?

  1. Increased economic growth and development

  2. Cultural exchange and diversity

  3. Innovation and creativity

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Migration can have a number of positive benefits for both sending and receiving countries, including increased economic growth and development, cultural exchange and diversity, and innovation and creativity.

What is the role of international organizations in addressing migration and diaspora issues?

  1. To promote cooperation and coordination among states

  2. To provide financial and technical assistance to states

  3. To monitor and report on migration and diaspora issues

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

International organizations play a vital role in addressing migration and diaspora issues by promoting cooperation and coordination among states, providing financial and technical assistance to states, and monitoring and reporting on migration and diaspora issues.

What are some of the key legal and policy issues related to migration and diaspora law?

  1. Border control and security

  2. Asylum and refugee protection

  3. Integration and citizenship

  4. Diaspora engagement and remittances

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

Key legal and policy issues related to migration and diaspora law include border control and security, asylum and refugee protection, integration and citizenship, and diaspora engagement and remittances.

What is the relationship between migration and human rights?

  1. Migration is a human right

  2. Migration can lead to human rights violations

  3. Migration can both promote and undermine human rights

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Migration can both promote and undermine human rights, depending on the circumstances and the policies and practices of states.

What is the future of migration and diaspora law?

  1. Migration and diaspora law will become increasingly important in the coming years

  2. Migration and diaspora law will become less important in the coming years

  3. Migration and diaspora law will remain the same in the coming years

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Migration and diaspora law is likely to become increasingly important in the coming years due to a number of factors, including globalization, climate change, and demographic shifts.

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