Refugees worldwide
What does the term Refugee stand for?
A person who has fled conflict or persecution in their country for another country.
What is one of Asylum seekers' most common means of transport to Australia? (Second common is half points)
Air, most refugees come on planes or helicopters, but boat is also a mode of transportation.
What is RCOA?
RCOA is a non-profit, non-government organisation that aims to help support asylum seekers intending to find asylum in Australia and beyond.
What is the percentage of Refugees below 18?
41%
List one country where refugees in Australia are sent for off-shore processing (Bonus 50 if you get two)
Nauru or Papua New Guinea
What day is World Refugee Day?
The 20th of June.
Which country has taken in the most refugees? (Bonus 50 points if you can guess the total number)
Turkey has taken in the most refugees over the years at a total of 4,341,207.
What happens to a refugee once they are accepted into Australia?
They become protected under the Humanitarian Program.
Name at least one thing that RCOA does as a council. (Bonus 50 points if you get two, 70 points if you get three and 100 if you get all four)
Works with refugee advocates, Aims to change policies, Provides information, Connects asylum seekers and people looking to support them.
Name at least one thing that can cause Refugees to flee their origin country. (Bonus 50 points if you get two and 70 points if you get three)
Political opinion, Sexuality, Religion.
What area do asylum seekers go to when they are waiting for their claim to be accepted?
An offshore processing centre, or detention centre.
Who is the founder of RCOA?
Major General Cullen.
Which countries are the least accepting of refugees? (Bonus 50 points if you can name two, 70 points if you can name 3, and 100 points if you can name all four)
North Macedonia, Hungary, Serbia, Croatia.
Is it illegal to come to Australia by boat and seek asylum?
No, people have the right to find housing and a home when they are in danger.
How much has RCOA raised over the years from donations within the 100,000? (Bonus 50 if you guess the exact number)
$1,182,848.