what does the UNHCR stand for
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
What are refugees
People fleeing conflict or persecution, must not be returned to home country, due to their life or freedom being at risk
Are assylum seekers the same as refugees?
No - asylum seekers wish to be classified as a refugee, claming to be a victim of persection.
How are asylum seekers treated
Located in temporary accommodation, not able to work, if unsuccessful, they will be deported, if successful, they will be treated as a refugee
Why do many asylum seekers try to reach wealthy nations
Better life, community, resources
Why are there negative views on asylum seekers
Older generations, misconceptions, racism, new coverage, people smuggling gangs, large numbers, take away from resources, pass through other countries to get to UK.
Causes of migration
Natural disasters, economic policies/injustices, war and persecution
What are land grabs
Economic policies - corrupt governments can sell land withing their countries, for collection of primary resources
What are the impacts of land grabs
Generational peasant farmers are forcibly evicted from their land, creating refugees
What is one country that has faced land grabs, why?
Gambelia region of Ethiopia, used for growing and processing crops
What has land grabs in Gambelia region of Ethiopia caused
displacement of anuak tribe, human rights violations.
What is the arab spring
Overthrowing of government.
What event lead to the arab spring
Person in Tunisia was stopped selling fruit, in protest set himself on fire, later died
Why did the Syrian civil war start, when
2011, started as a result as Arab Spring
How many people were forcibly displaced due to the Syrian Civil War
13 million
Who was fighting in the Syrian Civil War
Government fights with rebel forces (Arab Spring)
Russia supplied governments with supplies
Islamic groups also fought with Kurds who want to reclaim their land from Islamic groups
Bashural-Assad fled country in December 2024
What are push factors from syria
Conflict, damage to infrastructure, food shortages
Where do many Syrian refugees move to
Other parts of Syria, neighbouring countries, rich countries in EU, notable Germany
What are NGOs and IGOs
Non-Governmental organisations, International Governmental Organisation
What is World Vision, how did it help Syrian Refugees
NGO (charity), funded by donations, helped provide food, cash, water, sanitation, hygiene and education
What is the UNHCR, how did it help Syrian Refugees
LGO (government organisation), provide basic necessities, track displacement, provide services
What path do many Syrian Refugees take to get into the EU.
Travel to Turkey, then to Greek Islands that are only 6 miles from Turkey coast. Greece is part of the Eu, so they can then move into other countries easier.
What are two views of Syrian Refugees in Germany, how did views change
Start: welcoming, due to Germany’s aging population (skilled workforce acquired)
Then - too many migrants, pressure on services, crime rises
What group gained supporters in Germany, relating to Syrian Migrants, Why?
Pegida - anti-Islamic movement, against open door policy to refugees.
Rose in popularity due to sexual assault by immigrant males in Germany.
