What does it mean to be a refugee?

What historical event caused the UN to define the term refugee?

• Cold War
• French Revolution
• Vietnam War
• World War II

What is the definition of a refugee according to the United Nations Convention of 1951?

• Someone who voluntarily leaves their country for better opportunities
• Someone who is a citizen of multiple countries
• Someone who is seeking asylum for economic reasons
• Someone who is unable or unwilling to return to their country of origin due to a well-founded fear of being persecuted.

According to the law, which of the following reasons for leaving one's country is NOT a reason to be called a refugee?

• Religion

• Race

• Natural disaster

• Membership in a political party

If a person leaves their country because of reasons not related to persecution, they are called a migrant.

• True

• False

After fleeing their country, where is the first stop for a refugee in most cases?

• Refugee camp
• Resort or Hotel

• Prison

• United Nations office

If a displaced person wants to stay in the country they fled to, what do they need to apply for?

• Refugee status
• Asylum
• Citizenship
• Visa

A host country can send a refugee back to the country they fled if the refugee could be a victim of violence.

• True

• False

What are problems that refugees often face once they are granted asylum? (HINT: More than one issue and answer ONLY based on the video)

• Discrimination

• Unable to enter the workforce

• Children are not able to attend school

• Transportation

• Not understanding the language