Module 1-Unit 1-Activity 2

Leila and her sister have travelled for 35 days to reach your country. They are exhausted and traumatised. The sisters escaped a violent conflict in their home country and were forced to leave their parents behind.

Are there good reasons to believe that Leila and her sister are refugees?

Alicia and her family have fled their home country because they have been attacked and have received several death threats because of their political background. The government in their home country is not able to protect them. They fear for their life and freedom.

Are there good reasons to believe that Alicia and her family are refugeess?

Boyan has actively demonstrated against the actions of the government in his home country. He is a political activist who criticises the political ideology of his government. He was forced to leave his country at gun point by military forces.

Are there good reasons to believe that Boyan is a refugee?

Ali has registered for asylum in your country. His applications for refugee status has been denied. His case was considered in detail and UNHCR agrees with the procedure undertaken by Government.

Are there good reasons to believe that Ali is a refugee?

Ahmed’s town has been captured by rebel soldiers. They have murdered his family and threatening to recruit him as a child soldier. Ahmed managed to escape and wants to find safety in your country.

Are there good reasons to believe that Ahmed is a refugee?

Walled has arrived in your country seeking  safety. He escaped his home country after he was violently attacked by military forces due to his sexual orientation.

Are there good reasons to believe that Walled is a refugee?

Dominic lives in a rural village that has just been devastated by an earthquake. There is barely anything of his home left. He managed to survive the earthquake but has nothing to return to. He moves to a neighbouring country to start his life over again.

Are there good reasons to believe that Dominic is a refugee?

Robert is 22 years old and has just left his home country to live with his mother and father who are currently living in Norway. He has left his home country because he wants to join his family and help them financially.

Are there good reasons to believe that Robert is a refugee?

Yusuf has been terribly ill for a very long time. His home country is able to offer him medical care, but he feels it is too slow and is not actually helping him. Yusuf decides to travel to another country where he can get faster and better medical care.

Are there good reasons to believe that Yusuf is refugee?

Hanna travels often between her home country and a neighbouring country selling rice and potatoes. Sales are poor in her country, so she applies for asylum in the neighbouring country.

Are there good reasons to believe that Hanna is a refugee?