Statistics and Facts
What countries are most refugees from?
Syria, Ukraine, and Afghanistan
This is one of the biggest dangers refugees face when crossing oceans in small, overcrowded boats.
What is one issue refugees experience in high schools?
Adjusting
This war was estimated about 60 million people displaced in Europe from 1939 until 1945.
World War 2
Refugees willingly leave their home countries to find a better place to live
Myth: Refugees are forced to flee their homes to escape war, violence and persecution.
What country houses the most refugees globally?
Turkey, Iran, and Germany
Refugees often walk long distances through deserts, jungles, or war zones. This is a major health risk they face.
Dehydration
What is a good way to support a refugee who is adjusting to high school?
Hang out with them or help them adjust
This war had 7-15 million displaced in Europe during 1914-1918
World War l
Refugees never return home
Myth: Many refugees would prefer to live in their home countries, if only it were safe - and many do return.
The right of a refugee to seek safety in another country is called what?
Asylum
This type of crime is a serious risk for refugees, especially women and children, during migration.
Human Trafficking
What’s something most people don’t realize teen refugees struggle with in school?
Bullying
This country invaded Ukraine in 2022, which lead to 9.2 million refugees
Russia
High income countries host just 24% of refugees
Fact: The wealthiest countries host just 24% of the world’s refugees. The remaining 76% are hosted by poor, low and middle-income countries.
How many people have been displaced from their homes since 2023?
117.3 million
What is a disease most common among traveling with refugees?
Tuberculosis
What is the most common way that a teacher can help a refugee student?
Create a safe community
This war had a number of 400,00 refugees.
American Civil War
Most refugees live in neighboring countries
Fact: Most refugees live in places immediately bordering their home country.
What percentage of refugees are granted asylum in the US?
15%
What is the type of issue that refugees who are placed in overcrowded camps or poor living conditions called?
Mental health issues
What's the most common problem that a teen refugee struggles with?
Mental health
This war began in 2011, displacing over 14 million people, making it one of the largest refugee crisis globally.
Syrian Civil War
Over half of refugees live come from three countries globally
Fact: 52% of refugees were displaced form just three countries by the end of 2022: Ukraine, Syria, and Afghanistan.