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The International Refugee Convention

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge on the International Refugee Convention, a critical document that defines the rights and responsibilities of refugees and the countries that host them.
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When was the International Refugee Convention adopted?

  1. 1948

  2. 1951

  3. 1967

  4. 1975


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The International Refugee Convention was adopted on July 28, 1951, in Geneva, Switzerland.

What is the primary purpose of the International Refugee Convention?

  1. To provide a legal framework for the protection of refugees

  2. To establish a system for the resettlement of refugees

  3. To promote the voluntary repatriation of refugees

  4. To facilitate the integration of refugees into host countries


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of the International Refugee Convention is to provide a legal framework for the protection of refugees, ensuring their rights and responsibilities.

According to the Convention, who is considered a refugee?

  1. A person who has been forced to flee their country due to persecution

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

  3. A person who has been forced to flee their country due to economic hardship

  4. A person who has been forced to flee their country due to political instability


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the 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 are the main rights granted to refugees under the Convention?

  1. The right to seek asylum

  2. The right to work

  3. The right to education

  4. The right to healthcare


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The main rights granted to refugees under the Convention include the right to seek asylum, the right to work, the right to education, and the right to healthcare.

What are the main responsibilities of states under the Convention?

  1. To provide protection to refugees

  2. To provide assistance to refugees

  3. To promote the voluntary repatriation of refugees

  4. To facilitate the integration of refugees into host countries


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The main responsibilities of states under the Convention include providing protection to refugees, providing assistance to refugees, promoting the voluntary repatriation of refugees, and facilitating the integration of refugees into host countries.

How many countries have signed and ratified the International Refugee Convention?

  1. Over 100

  2. Over 150

  3. Over 200

  4. Over 250


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As of 2023, over 150 countries have signed and ratified the International Refugee Convention.

Which country has the largest refugee population in the world?

  1. Turkey

  2. Pakistan

  3. Uganda

  4. Germany


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As of 2023, Turkey hosts the largest refugee population in the world, with over 3.7 million refugees.

What is the name of the United Nations agency responsible for coordinating international refugee protection?

  1. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

  2. International Organization for Migration (IOM)

  3. World Food Programme (WFP)

  4. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is the United Nations agency responsible for coordinating international refugee protection.

What is the name of the global campaign launched by UNHCR to raise awareness about the plight of refugees?

  1. #WithRefugees

  2. #StandWithRefugees

  3. #RefugeesWelcome

  4. #IStandWithRefugees


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The global campaign launched by UNHCR to raise awareness about the plight of refugees is called #WithRefugees.

What is the theme of the 2023 World Refugee Day?

  1. Every Action Counts

  2. Together We Heal

  3. Step Forward

  4. We Stand Together


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The theme of the 2023 World Refugee Day is 'Every Action Counts'.

What is the estimated number of refugees worldwide in 2023?

  1. Over 20 million

  2. Over 30 million

  3. Over 40 million

  4. Over 50 million


Correct Option:
Explanation:

As of 2023, the estimated number of refugees worldwide is over 100 million.

Which region hosts the largest number of refugees worldwide?

  1. Sub-Saharan Africa

  2. Middle East and North Africa

  3. Asia and the Pacific

  4. Latin America and the Caribbean


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sub-Saharan Africa hosts the largest number of refugees worldwide, with over 30 million refugees.

What is the name of the international treaty that prohibits the refoulement of refugees?

  1. The Refugee Convention

  2. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  3. The Convention against Torture

  4. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Refugee Convention is the international treaty that prohibits the refoulement of refugees, which is the forced return of refugees to a country where they face persecution.

What is the name of the principle that states that refugees should not be penalized for their illegal entry or stay in a country?

  1. The principle of non-penalization

  2. The principle of non-discrimination

  3. The principle of asylum

  4. The principle of voluntary repatriation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of non-penalization states that refugees should not be penalized for their illegal entry or stay in a country.

What is the name of the principle that states that refugees have the right to seek and enjoy asylum in other countries?

  1. The principle of asylum

  2. The principle of non-refoulement

  3. The principle of non-discrimination

  4. The principle of voluntary repatriation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of asylum states that refugees have the right to seek and enjoy asylum in other countries.

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