Abbreviations
US
United States
How many people were living in internal displacement by the end of 2023?
75.9 million
Name one reason why individuals migrate.
Acceptable answers: escaping war, persecution, poverty, or climate change hazards
Why has the U.S. remained strong in its economy for so long?
EU
European Union
How many individuals were displaced due to climate change-related disasters?
6.6 million
What is the number one reason for migration?
Global rise in conflict
How many countries are involved in the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum?
27
UN
United Nations
On average, how many individuals are displaced due to weather-related hazards?
21.9 million
What is the second most common reason for migration?
What is 1 of the 4 main features of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum?
“secure external borders”
“fact and efficient procedures”
“effective system of solidarity and responsibility”
“embedding migration in international partnerships”
HIAS
Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society
How many individuals who migrate are originally from Africa?
37 million
What does "asylum" allow migrants to do?
legal process that allows those not qualifying under the title of “refugee” to be granted access into a country because they have a fear of persecution, violence, or death in their country of origin, permitting them safety, human rights, and stability.
What does the Asylum Procedure Regulation assure?
each asylum application is treated with a uniform, fair approach while maintaining max efficiency; clear procedures to be followed and deadlines to be met accordingly
IDMC
Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre
How much money did unfilled jobs cost the 30 of the world's largest economies in 2023?
1.3 billion dollars
What industries do migrants dominate in the US? (career)
acceptable answers: agriculture, construction, hospitality, healthcare
How quickly (on average) can the majority of asylum application decisions be made?
within 6 months