Refugee and Asylum Seeker Questions

The difference between a refugee and an asylum seeker is:

• A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee their country because of persecution, war, or violence, while an asylum seeker is someone who is seeking international protection but whose claim for refugee status has not yet been determined.

• A refugee is someone who voluntarily leaves their country for better opportunities, while an asylum seeker is someone who is forced to leave due to natural disasters.

• A refugee is someone who has been granted citizenship in a new country, while an asylum seeker is someone who is still waiting for their citizenship application to be processed.

• A refugee is someone who travels for leisure, while an asylum seeker is someone who travels for work.

The top three source countries in 2019 for refugees were:

• Syria, Afghanistan, Venezuela

• South Sudan, Myanmar, Somalia

• Iraq, Ukraine, Yemen

• Ethiopia, Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Which European country is the main host for unaccompanied children?

• Germany

• France

• Italy

• Spain

What is meant by ‘internally displaced’?

• People who are forced to leave their home but remain within their country's borders

• People who migrate to another country for better opportunities

• People who are displaced due to natural disasters and move to another country

• People who voluntarily leave their home for personal reasons

Name two things Franklin and Doyle suggested for reducing chances of unaccompanied children going missing under the care of local authorities.

• Enhancing data sharing systems and conducting regular audits.

• Increasing the number of foster homes and providing better training for staff.

• Effective and safe accommodation and Social workers needs greater awareness of the immigration system

• Offering more recreational activities and improving educational programs.

Some of the impacts of separation on children include:

• Emotional distress and anxiety

• Improved academic performance

• Increased social skills

• Enhanced family bonding

What are the problems with current UK support for unaccompanied children?

• Lack of funding and resources

• Comprehensive support system

• Overwhelming support from the government

• No issues reported

What is ‘leave to remain’?

• Permanent residency in the UK, allowing the holder to live and work without time restrictions.

• Permission granted by the UK Home Office for a foreign national to stay in the UK beyond their original visa period.

• The legal process by which a person with ILR can apply to become a British citizen.

• The requirement for ILR applicants to have lived in the UK for a specified period without long absences.

As of 2024, how many refugee children are there around the world?

• 36.5 million

• 47 million

• 32 million

• 25 million

What was the average age of unaccompanied children in the UK in 2020?

• 10 - 14 years

• 11 - 15 years

• 14 - 17 years

• 12- 16 years