Refugees

Who is NOT a refugee?

• Ruby, who worked in Turkey for money and returned home once a year

• Kai, who went to South America for political instability in his hometown

• Mary, who left Myanmar due to religious persecution

• Peter, who was forced to leave Syria because of war.

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Which one is FALSE about the 1951 Refugee Convention?

• It mentions the assistance host countries should give refugees.

• Those with criminal history are not considered refugees.

• It's used to protect refugees around the world.

• It defines who a refugee is.

When was UNHCR established?

• 1981

• 1967

• 1945

• 1950

A refugee is someone who ...

• is forced to leave their country because of danger.

• moves around regularly.

• choses to voluntarily live in another country.

• has never been abroad.

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Refugees are people who...

• Are paid to move to a new city

• decide to move in search of work or more opportunities

• are forced to move because of violence or persecution

• do not need to leave their home

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What is a refugee?

• Someone who has lost their home due to war or disaster and needs help starting a new life in a different country

• Someone who must make long and difficult walks to ponds

• Someone who fights in a war

• Someone who starts his own business

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Refugees are people who...

• Are paid to move to a new city

• decide to move in search of work or more opportunities

• are forced to move because of violence or persecution

• don't need to leave their home

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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Why is it important to accept refugees?

• It increases the population of the host country.

• It is not important

• These people are in danger and deserve safety and security.

• It provides more employment opportunities in the host country.

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An asylum seeker is someone who ...

• helps refugees settle in another country.

• lives in a safe and secure environment.

• is waiting to be approved for refuge in another country.

• is a threat and causes a refugee to flee their home country.

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All refugees travel by boat.

• True. All travel across the oceans to find refuge.

• False. May cross the borders of countries by foot/vehicles

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