Refugee Chapters 1-9

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What country is Mahmoud's family trying to escape to?

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Greece

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What country is Josef's family trying to escape to?

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Cuba

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What country is Isabel's family trying to escape to?

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United States

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Who is the dictator of Cuba at this time?

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Fidel Castro

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What country is Josef from?

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Germany

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Define 'refugee'.

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A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.

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What is the significance of the term 'asylum'?

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Asylum is protection granted to individuals in a foreign country due to persecution or fear of persecution in their home country.

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What are common reasons people become refugees?

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War, persecution, human rights violations, and natural disasters.

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

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To protect and support refugees and assist in their resettlement.

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What does the term 'displacement' mean in the context of refugees?

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Displacement refers to the forced movement of people from their home or country.

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