The Definition of a Refugee
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According to the 1951 Refugee Convention, who is considered a refugee?
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A person who has been forced to flee their country due to persecution.
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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 forced to flee their country due to economic hardship.
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A person who has been forced to flee their country due to political instability.
The 1951 Refugee Convention defines a refugee as 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 difference between a refugee and an asylum seeker?
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A refugee has been granted asylum in a new country, while an asylum seeker is still waiting for a decision on their asylum application.
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A refugee has been forced to flee their country due to persecution, while an asylum seeker has been forced to flee their country due to war or natural disaster.
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A refugee is a person who has been forced to flee their country, while an asylum seeker is a person who has been forced to leave their country.
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A refugee is a person who has been forced to flee their country due to political instability, while an asylum seeker is a person who has been forced to flee their country due to economic hardship.
A refugee is a person who has been forced to flee their country due to persecution and has been granted asylum in a new country. An asylum seeker is a person who has been forced to flee their country due to persecution and is still waiting for a decision on their asylum application.
What are the main reasons why people become refugees?
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Persecution, war, natural disaster, and economic hardship.
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Persecution, war, and political instability.
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Persecution, war, and natural disaster.
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Persecution, political instability, and economic hardship.
The main reasons why people become refugees are persecution, war, natural disaster, and economic hardship.
What are the rights of refugees?
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The right to seek asylum, the right to work, the right to education, and the right to healthcare.
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The right to seek asylum, the right to work, and the right to education.
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The right to seek asylum and the right to work.
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The right to seek asylum and the right to healthcare.
The rights of refugees include the right to seek asylum, the right to work, the right to education, and the right to healthcare.
What are the responsibilities of states towards refugees?
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To provide protection, assistance, and durable solutions.
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To provide protection and assistance.
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To provide durable solutions.
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To provide protection.
The responsibilities of states towards refugees include providing protection, assistance, and durable solutions.
What is the difference between a refugee and an internally displaced person (IDP)?
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A refugee has been forced to flee their country, while an IDP has been forced to flee their home but remains within their country.
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A refugee has been forced to flee their country due to persecution, while an IDP has been forced to flee their home due to war or natural disaster.
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A refugee has been forced to flee their country due to political instability, while an IDP has been forced to flee their home due to economic hardship.
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A refugee has been forced to flee their country due to war or natural disaster, while an IDP has been forced to flee their home due to persecution.
A refugee is a person who has been forced to flee their country due to persecution, war, or natural disaster. An IDP is a person who has been forced to flee their home but remains within their country.
What is the role of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in protecting refugees?
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To provide protection, assistance, and durable solutions to refugees.
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To provide protection and assistance to refugees.
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To provide durable solutions to refugees.
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To provide protection to refugees.
The role of the UNHCR is to provide protection, assistance, and durable solutions to refugees.
What is the difference between a refugee and an economic migrant?
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A refugee has been forced to flee their country due to persecution, while an economic migrant has left their country voluntarily in search of better economic opportunities.
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A refugee has been forced to flee their country due to war or natural disaster, while an economic migrant has left their country voluntarily in search of better economic opportunities.
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A refugee has been forced to flee their country due to political instability, while an economic migrant has left their country voluntarily in search of better economic opportunities.
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A refugee has been forced to flee their country due to economic hardship, while an economic migrant has left their country voluntarily in search of better economic opportunities.
A refugee is a person who has been forced to flee their country due to persecution, war, or natural disaster. An economic migrant is a person who has left their country voluntarily in search of better economic opportunities.
What is the difference between a refugee and a stateless person?
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A refugee has been forced to flee their country due to persecution, while a stateless person has no nationality.
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A refugee has been forced to flee their country due to war or natural disaster, while a stateless person has no nationality.
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A refugee has been forced to flee their country due to political instability, while a stateless person has no nationality.
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A refugee has been forced to flee their country due to economic hardship, while a stateless person has no nationality.
A refugee is a person who has been forced to flee their country due to persecution, war, or natural disaster. A stateless person is a person who has no nationality.
What is the difference between a refugee and an asylum seeker?
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A refugee has been granted asylum in a new country, while an asylum seeker is still waiting for a decision on their asylum application.
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A refugee has been forced to flee their country due to persecution, while an asylum seeker has been forced to flee their country due to war or natural disaster.
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A refugee is a person who has been forced to flee their country, while an asylum seeker is a person who has been forced to leave their country.
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A refugee is a person who has been forced to flee their country due to political instability, while an asylum seeker is a person who has been forced to flee their country due to economic hardship.
A refugee is a person who has been forced to flee their country due to persecution and has been granted asylum in a new country. An asylum seeker is a person who has been forced to flee their country due to persecution and is still waiting for a decision on their asylum application.
What is the difference between a refugee and an internally displaced person (IDP)?
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A refugee has been forced to flee their country, while an IDP has been forced to flee their home but remains within their country.
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A refugee has been forced to flee their country due to persecution, while an IDP has been forced to flee their home due to war or natural disaster.
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A refugee has been forced to flee their country due to political instability, while an IDP has been forced to flee their home due to economic hardship.
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A refugee has been forced to flee their country due to war or natural disaster, while an IDP has been forced to flee their home due to persecution.
A refugee is a person who has been forced to flee their country due to persecution, war, or natural disaster. An IDP is a person who has been forced to flee their home but remains within their country.
What is the role of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in protecting refugees?
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To provide protection, assistance, and durable solutions to refugees.
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To provide protection and assistance to refugees.
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To provide durable solutions to refugees.
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To provide protection to refugees.
The role of the UNHCR is to provide protection, assistance, and durable solutions to refugees.
What is the difference between a refugee and an economic migrant?
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A refugee has been forced to flee their country due to persecution, while an economic migrant has left their country voluntarily in search of better economic opportunities.
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A refugee has been forced to flee their country due to war or natural disaster, while an economic migrant has left their country voluntarily in search of better economic opportunities.
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A refugee has been forced to flee their country due to political instability, while an economic migrant has left their country voluntarily in search of better economic opportunities.
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A refugee has been forced to flee their country due to economic hardship, while an economic migrant has left their country voluntarily in search of better economic opportunities.
A refugee is a person who has been forced to flee their country due to persecution, war, or natural disaster. An economic migrant is a person who has left their country voluntarily in search of better economic opportunities.
What is the difference between a refugee and a stateless person?
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A refugee has been forced to flee their country due to persecution, while a stateless person has no nationality.
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A refugee has been forced to flee their country due to war or natural disaster, while a stateless person has no nationality.
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A refugee has been forced to flee their country due to political instability, while a stateless person has no nationality.
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A refugee has been forced to flee their country due to economic hardship, while a stateless person has no nationality.
A refugee is a person who has been forced to flee their country due to persecution, war, or natural disaster. A stateless person is a person who has no nationality.