humanities term 2

migrant

Someone who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions

refugee

A person who is forced to leave their country because of war, violence, or fear of persecution.

asylum seeker

Someone who asks for protection in another country because they fear danger in their home country.

displaced person

A person who has been forced to leave their home but hasn’t crossed a border into another country

detention

Being held or locked up by authorities, often while waiting to find out if you can stay in a country.

persecution

systematic mistreatment, harassment, or oppression to people based on their race, ethnicity, religion, or political view which happens over a long period of time

discrimination

Unfair treatment of people based on things like race, gender, religion, or background.

human rights

Basic rights and freedoms that all people should have, like safety, freedom of speech, and education.

UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)

An organization that helps protect refugees and helps them find safety and support.

Non-refoulement

A rule that countries can’t send refugees back to a place where they might be harmed.

Refugee camp

A temporary place where refugees live while they wait for a safer, more permanent home.

what are some key factors causing people to become refugees

• War and conflict

• Persecution

• Human rights abuse

• Natural disasters

• Poverty and lack of resources

what are some general challenges that refugees experience in refugee camps, on their journeys and in their new countries

• Dangerous journeys with little food, water, or safety

• Crowded refugee camps with poor living conditions

• Limited access to healthcare, education, and jobs

• Struggles in new countries like language barriers and discrimination

what does PEA stand for

P - pattern

E - evidence

A - anomaly