Are You Up to Date on the Refugee Crisis?
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What is the current global rate of forced displacement?

  • 1 in 95 people (correct)
  • 1 in 41 million people
  • 1 in 82.4 million people
  • 1 in 159 people

    • What is an asylum seeker?

  • A person who is forced to flee their home due to natural disasters
  • A person who is seeking citizenship in a new country
  • A person who migrates to another country for work opportunities
  • A person who is looking for protection because they fear persecution or have experienced violence (correct)

    • What is the difference between a refugee and a migrant?

  • There is no difference
  • A refugee is someone who is seeking citizenship in a new country, while a migrant is not
  • A refugee is someone who chooses to move to another country for better opportunities, while a migrant is forced to flee their home due to persecution or violence
  • A migrant is someone who chooses to move to another country for better opportunities, while a refugee is forced to flee their home due to persecution or violence (correct)

    • Which country recognised the most new refugees on a group basis in 2020?

    <p>Sudan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country granted temporary protection to the highest number of refugees from Syria in 2018?

    <p>Turkey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of all resettled refugees over the past 10 years went to the United States of America?

    <p>55%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Does the UN resettlement system operate on a 'queue' basis?

    <p>No, it prioritises asylum seekers according to vulnerability and need</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many refugees were assessed by UNHCR to be in need of resettlement in 2021?

    <p>1.4 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What benefits do refugees receive upon arrival in Australia?

    <p>Refugees arrive as permanent residents and can access income support payments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do refugees contribute to the Australian community?

    <p>Refugees make important contributions to Australia in areas such as social engagement, workforce participation, business ownership and volunteering.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some challenges refugees face when seeking work in Australia?

    <p>Refugees have limited understanding of how to find work in Australia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a refugee and a migrant?

    <p>A refugee is someone who seeks protection from persecution, while a migrant seeks opportunities or safer prospects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to people who arrive in Australia by boat without a valid visa?

    <p>They are subject to mandatory detention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Do most refugees and people seeking asylum reside in their neighbouring countries?

    <p>Yes, 72% of refugees and people seeking asylum reside in their neighbouring countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is it illegal to seek asylum in Australia without a valid visa?

    <p>No, it is not illegal to seek asylum in Australia without a valid visa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many new claims for asylum were lodged with governments or through UNHCR around the world in 2021?

    <p>1.4 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest number of refugees ever recorded worldwide and when was it recorded?

    <p>27.1 million at the end of 2021</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which five countries do most refugees come from?

    <p>Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, South Sudan, Myanmar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many refugee and humanitarian visas did Australia grant in 2020-2021?

    <p>5947</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some reasons that can force people to migrate?

    <p>Conflict, persecution, natural disasters, economic opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What affects the ability of refugees and people seeking asylum to remain safe and support their basic needs?

    <p>The lack of legal right to stay, work or access basic services in many countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why people seek asylum in Australia?

    <p>To escape war and violence in their homeland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum amount of income support provided by the Australian Government to eligible people seeking asylum?

    <p>89% of the Centrelink unemployment benefit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rigorous process that a person must undergo to prove they have a well-founded fear of persecution before they are granted refugee status?

    <p>A thorough background check</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can a person be granted refugee protection if they are strongly suspected of having committed a crime against peace or a non-political crime outside their country of refuge?

    <p>No, they cannot be granted refugee protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Do all people seeking asylum in Australia receive financial assistance from the government?

    <p>No, only eligible people receive financial assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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