Facts
Who is a migrant? (defined by the un migration agency)
Who is a migrant? (defined by the un migration agency)
Any person who is moving or has moved across an international border or within a State away from his/her habitual place of residence, regardless of:
Any person who is moving or has moved across an international border or within a State away from his/her habitual place of residence, regardless of:
- The person’s legal status
- whether the movement is voluntary or involuntary
- the causes for the movement
- the length of stay
Types of Migrants:
Types of Migrants:
forcibly displaced
forcibly displaced
Those fleeing their country of origin, apply for asylum in another country
Those fleeing their country of origin, apply for asylum in another country
Once granted asylum, they are under protection of that country. Asylum-seekers must demonstrate that the persecution in their country of origin is well founded and can only apply for asylum on host country territory/the host country's border
forcibly displaced
forcibly displaced
Someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of violence or persecution
Someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of violence or persecution
A refugee is granted refugee status overseas and then brought into a country with legal protection provided by their status.
Voluntary
Voluntary
A person leaving their country of origin to improve their standard of living(for job opportunities, etc.)
A person leaving their country of origin to improve their standard of living(for job opportunities, etc.)
This type of migration is done by choice and to primarily more economically developed/urban countries.