Refugee and Immigration Crisis Overview

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on the refugee crisis and illegal immigration, focusing on statistics, social impacts, and responses from urban areas.

What percentage of unexplained population growth in cities is attributed to migration?

Migrants (legal and illegal) contribute significantly to urban population growth.

What has been a major response of urban areas to the refugee crisis?

Cities are adopting a model for integrating refugees into urban areas rather than isolating them in camps.

What is a key issue faced by many cities regarding illegal immigration?

Cities struggle with high levels of social tension due to competition for jobs between immigrants and natives.

What are the estimated numbers of illegal entrants to the U.S. per year?

Estimated to be between 600,000 to 800,000 illegal entrants annually.

What is one risk associated with illegal immigration?

Migrants face various risks during the migration process including dangerous travel routes.

What is necessary for countries like Japan to address labor shortages?

Japan needs to import approximately 600,000 workers annually due to local labor force gaps.

What are some push factors driving illegal immigration?

Severe economic and social conditions in migrants' native countries.

How do global cities relate to illegal immigration?

Global cities serve as key destinations for illegal or undocumented migrants.

What events led to the Rohingya refugee crisis?

Violence against the Rohingya, a Muslim minority in Burma, has driven over half a million to flee to Bangladesh.

What did UN High Commissioner Filippo Grandi emphasize during the General Assembly regarding refugees?

Grandi emphasized that inclusion of refugees in urban areas is essential for effective management.