Forced Migration: Displacement and Its Causes
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What is forced migration?

  • The displacement of individuals or groups from their homes or places of habitual residence due to external factors beyond their control (correct)
  • The voluntary relocation of individuals or groups within a country
  • The movement of people from urban to rural areas
  • The migration of people from one developing country to another
  • What is a common challenge faced by forcibly displaced populations?

  • Better job opportunities
  • Improved economic opportunities
  • Exposure to risks such as violence, exploitation, and inadequate living conditions (correct)
  • Access to better education
  • What is a goal of governments, international organizations, and civil society groups working with forcibly displaced populations?

  • To provide temporary assistance only
  • To ignore the needs of the displaced populations
  • To find durable solutions, such as voluntary repatriation, local integration, or resettlement in a third country (correct)
  • To punish those who have been displaced
  • What is a common cause of forced migration?

    <p>Wars, civil unrest, and ethnic or religious conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of internally displaced persons (IDPs)?

    <p>Individuals who have been displaced within their own country's borders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common consequence of forced migration on individuals and communities?

    <p>Loss of livelihoods and social networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of forced migration?

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

    What can be a cause of forced displacement?

    <p>Natural disasters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of asylum seekers?

    <p>They have left their countries and applied for asylum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can hosting large numbers of displaced people be challenging for receiving countries or communities?

    <p>It strains the resources and infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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