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The Role of States in Refugee Protection

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Which international treaty is the primary legal framework for refugee protection?

  1. The Geneva Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees

  2. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  3. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Geneva Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, adopted in 1951, is the primary legal framework for refugee protection. It defines who is a refugee, sets out the rights and responsibilities of refugees and states, and establishes the principle of non-refoulement.

What is the principle of non-refoulement?

  1. The principle that refugees should not be returned to a country where they face persecution

  2. The principle that refugees should be granted asylum in the first country they reach

  3. The principle that refugees should be resettled in a third country

  4. The principle that refugees should be returned to their country of origin as soon as possible


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of non-refoulement is a fundamental principle of refugee law. It prohibits states from returning refugees to a country where they face persecution or other serious harm.

What are the main obligations of states under the Geneva Convention?

  1. To grant asylum to all refugees

  2. To provide refugees with basic necessities such as food, shelter, and medical care

  3. To protect refugees from discrimination and persecution

  4. To promote the integration of refugees into their new communities


Correct Option:
Explanation:

States have a variety of obligations under the Geneva Convention, including the obligation to grant asylum to refugees, to provide them with basic necessities, to protect them from discrimination and persecution, and to promote their integration into their new communities.

What is the difference between a refugee and an asylum seeker?

  1. A refugee is someone who has been granted asylum, while an asylum seeker is someone who is waiting for a decision on their asylum application

  2. A refugee is someone who has fled their country due to persecution, while an asylum seeker is someone who has fled their country due to economic or environmental reasons

  3. A refugee is someone who has been recognized as a refugee by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), while an asylum seeker is someone who has not yet been recognized as a refugee

  4. A refugee is someone who has been granted permanent residency in a new country, while an asylum seeker is someone who has been granted temporary residency


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A refugee is someone who has been granted asylum, while an asylum seeker is someone who is waiting for a decision on their asylum application. Refugees have been recognized as having a well-founded fear of persecution in their home country, while asylum seekers are still in the process of having their claims assessed.

What are the main challenges facing refugees today?

  1. Discrimination and xenophobia

  2. Lack of access to basic necessities such as food, shelter, and medical care

  3. Exploitation and abuse

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Refugees today face a variety of challenges, including discrimination and xenophobia, lack of access to basic necessities, exploitation and abuse, and the challenges of integrating into new communities.

What can states do to address the challenges facing refugees?

  1. Increase funding for refugee assistance programs

  2. Adopt policies that promote the integration of refugees into their new communities

  3. Combat discrimination and xenophobia

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

States can address the challenges facing refugees by increasing funding for refugee assistance programs, adopting policies that promote the integration of refugees into their new communities, and combating discrimination and xenophobia.

What is the role of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in refugee protection?

  1. To provide protection and assistance to refugees

  2. To promote the implementation of the Geneva Convention

  3. To advocate for the rights of refugees

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The UNHCR is the lead UN agency responsible for refugee protection. Its role is to provide protection and assistance to refugees, to promote the implementation of the Geneva Convention, and to advocate for the rights of refugees.

What are some examples of good practices in refugee protection?

  1. Providing refugees with access to education and employment opportunities

  2. Promoting the social inclusion of refugees

  3. Resettlement of refugees to third countries

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of good practices in refugee protection, including providing refugees with access to education and employment opportunities, promoting their social inclusion, and resettling refugees to third countries.

What are some of the challenges facing states in refugee protection?

  1. The increasing number of refugees

  2. The lack of resources to provide adequate assistance to refugees

  3. The political unwillingness to accept refugees

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

States face a number of challenges in refugee protection, including the increasing number of refugees, the lack of resources to provide adequate assistance to refugees, and the political unwillingness to accept refugees.

What is the future of refugee protection?

  1. The international community will continue to work together to address the challenges of refugee protection

  2. Refugee protection will become increasingly difficult as the number of refugees continues to grow

  3. States will become more restrictive in their approach to refugee protection

  4. Refugee protection will become a thing of the past


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The future of refugee protection is uncertain, but the international community is committed to working together to address the challenges of refugee protection.

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