Understanding Refugees and Immigrants

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refugee

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a person who has been forced to leave his/her home country for their own safety/freedom (do not necessarily want to leave, but must, often suddenly)

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immigrant

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a person who comes to a country where they were not born in order to settle there (chose to move, often for better opportunities)

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internally displaced person

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similar to a refugee, however, they are still living within their original country (did not cross international borders)

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internal migration

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similar to an immigrant’s reasons for moving, however, they are still living within their original country (permanent, not travel)

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push factor

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a reason that makes people want to leave a place

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pull factor

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reasons why someone would be attracted to a new country

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political
(push and pull factors)

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People may decide to migrate due to leaders, laws, government, war

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economic
(push and pull factors)

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People may decide to migrate due to jobs, income, taxes, housing costs, businesses, struggling/better economy

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environmental

(push and pull factors)

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People may decide to migrate due to natural disasters, weather/climate, land, pollution, natural resources

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social
(push and pull factors)

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People may decide to migrate due to family/friends, quality of life, treatment, language, beliefs