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The Challenges of Refugee Protection

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What is the primary challenge faced by refugees in obtaining protection?

  1. Lack of access to basic necessities

  2. Discrimination and xenophobia

  3. Political instability in their home countries

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Refugees face a multitude of challenges in obtaining protection, including lack of access to basic necessities, discrimination and xenophobia, and political instability in their home countries.

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

  1. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  2. The Geneva Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees

  3. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

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


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Geneva Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees is the primary legal framework for refugee protection, setting out the rights and responsibilities of refugees and the obligations of states to protect them.

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 granted temporary protection until the situation in their home country improves


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of non-refoulement is a fundamental principle of refugee law that prohibits the return of refugees to a country where they face persecution.

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

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

  2. A refugee has fled their country due to persecution, while an asylum seeker has fled their country due to economic hardship

  3. A refugee has been granted permanent residency in a country, while an asylum seeker has only been granted temporary protection

  4. A refugee has been granted citizenship in a country, while an asylum seeker has not


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A refugee is someone who has been granted asylum in a country, while an asylum seeker is someone who has applied for asylum but is still waiting for a decision on their application.

What is the role of the UNHCR in refugee protection?

  1. To provide humanitarian assistance to refugees

  2. To promote and protect the rights of refugees

  3. To resettle refugees in third countries

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The UNHCR is the United Nations agency responsible for refugee protection. Its role includes providing humanitarian assistance to refugees, promoting and protecting their rights, and resettling them in third countries.

What are some of the challenges faced by UNHCR in providing protection to refugees?

  1. Lack of funding

  2. Political instability in refugee-hosting countries

  3. Discrimination and xenophobia against refugees

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The UNHCR faces a number of challenges in providing protection to refugees, including lack of funding, political instability in refugee-hosting countries, and discrimination and xenophobia against refugees.

What is the role of states in refugee protection?

  1. To provide asylum to refugees

  2. To protect the rights of refugees

  3. To resettle refugees in third countries

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

States have a responsibility to provide asylum to refugees, protect their rights, and resettle them in third countries.

What are some of the challenges faced by states in providing protection to refugees?

  1. Lack of resources

  2. Political pressure to limit the number of refugees admitted

  3. Discrimination and xenophobia against refugees

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

States face a number of challenges in providing protection to refugees, including lack of resources, political pressure to limit the number of refugees admitted, and discrimination and xenophobia against refugees.

What is the principle of burden sharing in refugee protection?

  1. The principle that all states should share the responsibility of protecting refugees

  2. The principle that the first country a refugee reaches should be responsible for their protection

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

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of burden sharing in refugee protection is the principle that all states should share the responsibility of protecting refugees.

What are some of the challenges faced in implementing the principle of burden sharing in refugee protection?

  1. Lack of political will

  2. Lack of resources

  3. Discrimination and xenophobia against refugees

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of challenges faced in implementing the principle of burden sharing in refugee protection, including lack of political will, lack of resources, and discrimination and xenophobia against refugees.

What is the role of civil society in refugee protection?

  1. To provide humanitarian assistance to refugees

  2. To advocate for the rights of refugees

  3. To monitor the implementation of refugee protection laws and policies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Civil society plays an important role in refugee protection by providing humanitarian assistance to refugees, advocating for their rights, and monitoring the implementation of refugee protection laws and policies.

What are some of the challenges faced by civil society in providing protection to refugees?

  1. Lack of funding

  2. Lack of access to refugees

  3. Discrimination and xenophobia against refugees

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Civil society faces a number of challenges in providing protection to refugees, including lack of funding, lack of access to refugees, and discrimination and xenophobia against refugees.

What is the future of refugee protection?

  1. The global refugee crisis will continue to grow

  2. States will become more restrictive in their refugee policies

  3. The international community will work together to find solutions to the refugee crisis

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of refugee protection is uncertain. The global refugee crisis is likely to continue to grow, and states may become more restrictive in their refugee policies. However, the international community may also work together to find solutions to the refugee crisis.

What can individuals do to help refugees?

  1. Donate to refugee charities

  2. Volunteer with refugee organizations

  3. Speak out against discrimination and xenophobia

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Individuals can help refugees by donating to refugee charities, volunteering with refugee organizations, and speaking out against discrimination and xenophobia.

What is the most important thing that needs to be done to improve refugee protection?

  1. Increase funding for refugee protection

  2. Increase the number of resettlement places for refugees

  3. Address the root causes of displacement

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There is no one single solution to the challenges of refugee protection. A comprehensive approach is needed that includes increasing funding for refugee protection, increasing the number of resettlement places for refugees, and addressing the root causes of displacement.

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