2.1. Global Statistics

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does the term 'refugee' mean?

   Hint

   Think about someone who is forced to leave their home.

2. 2.

   What are internally displaced persons?

   Hint

   Consider people who leave their homes but stay in the same country.

3. 3.

   What is the current number of forcibly displaced individuals worldwide?

   • 68.5 million
   • 40 million
   • 19.9 million

   Hint

   Think about the total figure given at the beginning of the section.

4. 4.

   True or False: All refugees are permanently displaced.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the possibility of returning home.

5. 5.

   Examine two case studies of refugee integration: one successful and one that faced challenges. Discuss the factors that influenced these outcomes.

   Hint

   Look at the conditions that helped or harmed the refugees' transitions.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the relevance of Lefebvre’s theory of space for urban planners when designing spaces for refugees.

   Hint

   Think about how different spaces are used and felt by people.