Refugee Issues and Global Responses

The video discusses the perilous journeys of migrants seeking better futures, highlighting tragic stories and the challenges they face. It defines refugees according to the UNHCR and provides statistics on global refugee situations. The video explores the challenges host countries face, the policies affecting refugees, and recent events in migration. It emphasizes the need for understanding and support for refugees worldwide.

What was the primary reason the three men traveled on the ship's rudder for 11 days?

• To seek a better future

• To visit family in the Canary Islands

• To pose for a social media challenge

• To escape from a war-torn country

What tragic event is associated with Elan Kurdi?

• He was a refugee who drowned

• He was a famous photographer

• He was a political leader

• He became a successful businessman

According to the United Nations, what is a key characteristic of a refugee?

• Someone who travels for leisure

• Someone who flees due to persecution

• Someone who migrates for work

• Someone who moves for education

Which country hosts the largest number of refugees?

• Turkey

• Colombia

• Uganda

• Germany

What is one reason some countries are hesitant to accept refugees?

• They have no political issues

• They fear resource strain

• They have too much land

• They want to increase population

How does Germany benefit from accepting refugees?

• It reduces its land usage

• It gains a younger workforce

• It decreases its economic growth

• It increases its aging population

Why did India not sign the U.N Refugee Convention of 1951?

• It has signed other conventions

• It has no political interest

• It treats refugees as illegal immigrants

• It has no refugees

What was a controversial action taken by former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding refugees?

• He opened new refugee camps

• He signed the U.N Refugee Convention

• He built a border wall

• He increased refugee intake

During the Russia-Ukraine war, what was a noted issue at the borders?

• No one was allowed to cross

• People of color faced discrimination

• All refugees were accepted equally

• Only children were allowed entry

What recent event involved migrants being sent back by Spanish authorities?

• Migrants were sent to Germany

• Migrants were given asylum

• Migrants were welcomed with open arms

• Migrants were paragliding over a border