Unit 3

• Who are refugees?

  People fleeing conflict or persecution, protected by international law.
• What are asylum seekers?

  Individuals who want to be classed as refugees and claim to be victims of conflict or persecution.
• Why are asylum seekers not entitled to work?

  Because they aren’t officially recognized as refugees.
• How do countries of immigration often perceive asylum seekers?

  They often blame asylum seekers for their inability to get jobs due to media presentation and racism.
• What are the main causes of refugees?

  • Natural Disasters
  • Land Grabs
  • Wars
  • Persecution
• What happened in Gambella, Ethiopia regarding land grabs?


  100 000 hectares were grabbed for 50 years on lease to Karutari Global.
• What was the land in Gambella, Ethiopia used for?

  It will be used for corn, sugar cane, and palm oil production.
• What were the consequences faced by the Anauk tribe in Gambella, Ethiopia?


  The Anauk tribe suffered beatings, arrests, and rape from the Ethiopian military, affecting 1.5 million people.
• How many people were killed in the Syrian conflict?

  More than 600 000 were killed.
• How many people were displaced due to the Syrian conflict?

  13 million were displaced.
• What are some push factors contributing to migration from Syria?

  Earthquakes, hunger crisis, conflict, and dangers to children.
• What percentage of migrants moved to neighboring countries from Syria?

  40% of migrants moved to neighboring countries.
• How many Syrian migrants moved to the EU?

  10% moved to the EU, with 522 000 in Germany.
• What management strategies were implemented for Syrian refugees?

  • NGOs like World Vision provided money, water, sanitation, and training.
  • UNHCR provided humanitarian aid, shelter units, and protection services.
• What are the effects of refugee migration on host countries?

  • Diaspora communities
  • Ageing population
  • Mass displacement
  • Labour shortages filled
  • Prejudice and discrimination of immigrants
• How many refugees did Poland take from Ukraine?

  Poland has taken 953 000 refugees.
• What was the Homes for Ukraine policy in the UK?

  It allowed two sponsors to be chosen for each refugee.
• What pressure did the influx of 800 000 Syrians in Germany in 2015 create?


  It put pressure on public services and led to the NYE sexual assaults on women in 2015.
• What was the Pegida movement in Germany?


  It was an anti-Islam movement that led to border closures.
• What can Greece now do regarding rejected asylum seekers?

  Greece can now send back migrants that have been rejected asylum.
• How much compensation did Turkey receive from the EU?

  Turkey received 6 billion Euros in compensation from the EU.