The basics
Refugees move to another country mainly for this reason
Because they are not safe in their home country (fleeing conflict/persecution).
When locals fear that refugees will “take their jobs,” that is a ______ barrier.
Social barrier
To work legally, refugees need this important document.
Work permits / legal documentation.
Some say integration is a moral duty, what word from the slide describes this?
Ethical responsibility
Helping refugees join society through work, school, and healthcare is called .....
Socioeconomic Integration
Refugee children may drop out of school to help their families. this is known as ______
child labor
True or False: Refugees often must work in low-pay informal jobs because legal work permits are restricted.
Other countries argue refugees should eventually be sent back home, this view focuses on what priority?
Putting host citizens first (national interest).
True or False: Blocking borders can increase illegal immigration.
True
Refugees who do not speak the local language face limits in what? (name 2)
Accessing education, jobs, and services.
More people using the same limited resources leads to this: ____________
Pressured resources / scarce resources
How far should we go to help ______? Fill the missing word.
Refugees
Arab countries face a dilemma: increasing refugee populations but ______ numbers of host states. Fill in the missing word.
Decreasing
Social prejudice and stereotypes against refugees lead to what major challenge for integration?
Discrimination / limited acceptance by society.
Some governments think providing opportunities to refugees gives less opportunities to who?
Citizens of the host country.
What is the main ethical dispute: helping refugees settle vs. __________ them back. (Use slide wording)
Sending
Name two reasons WHY refugee integration is a special challenge in the Arab world
Examples (any two accepted):
• High numbers of refugees in Arab region
• Limited host countries
• Economic strain
• Social barriers
• Limited job opportunities
• Healthcare and education pressure
Explain why some citizens oppose refugee integration (economic and social causes , name 2 points)
acceptable answers (any two):
• Locals fear job competition
• Cultural differences
• Overcrowding of schools/hospitals
• Stigma/stereotypes making acceptance harder
Give two examples of barriers to refugee employment in Arab states.
Examples (any two):
• Informal labor continues → poor wages
• Limited number of work permits
• Programs not covering all refugees
• Employers exploit refugees (low pay/no protection)
• Policies created but poorly enforced
Describe BOTH stances in the debate in one sentence each:
Ethical stance: Arab nations have a moral duty to accept and support refugees.
Opposing stance: Refugees take local jobs/services and should return home when possible.