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Afghanistan Refugee Crisis

PowerPoint Show - Introduction

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Use the CIA World Fact Book to name the countries surrounding Afghanistan.
Use the 'Chronology' section of the 'UNHCR Return to Afghanistan' site to list Push Factors under the sub-headings in your Word document.
Open and read the 'Afghanistan quick guide' to ensure you have an understanding of the major points.

The series of factors that attract a refugee to a country of asylum are vast. They will include perceived levels of safety from persecution, relative standard of living and distance decay.

To illustrate the relative difference in standard of living between Afghanistan and the main countries of destination complete the table in your Word document using the CIA World Fact Book.

Consequences for Destination Countries

There will be a range of consequences, both positive and negative for the countries of destination of the Afghan Refugees. These may include:

Cultural diversification and emergence of a more multi-ethnic society.
Unwanted jobs filled by cheap labour.
Discrimination against immigrants, particularly if members of ethnic minorities.
Pressure on food supplies, housing, jobs, services, etc.

Use the following three BBC news articles to brainstorm a list of consequences (in your Word Document) for the countries of destination. Include examples where possible.

Consequences for Afghanistan

The Refugee Crisis in Afghanistan will have had negative and positive consequences for the country. Negative consequences include:

Loss of human resources, e.g. labour, enterprise, skills.
Communities and regions drawn into a vicious circle of decline.
The splitting up of families and communities.

Watch the two videos 'Afghanistan Reconstruction' and 'One Million Afghan Refugees Return' and make notes in your Word document under the following sub-headings: Concerns of returning refugees; What are the returning refugees provided with before entering Afghanistan; How has the situation improved in Afghanistan.

Lee's Migration Model

Describe and evaluate how Lee's Migration Model can be applied to the Afghanistan Refugee Crisis.

Afghanistan Refugee Camp

Source

Produce a case study on what life was like in the 'New Jalozai' Refugee Camp, Pakistan using the following subheadings:

What the 'New Jalozai' Refugee Camp?
When was it in existence?
Where was it?
Why was it there?
Who used the camp and who organized the camp?
What was life like in the 'New Jalozai' Refugee Camp?

Afghan Refugees in Jalozai Camp - a photo documentary July 2001 | Wikipedia Article - Jalozai refugee camp | Testimony from Refugees in New Jalozai and Kotkai Camp, Pakistan

IB Geography - Population Movement Links

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If you find any revelant geography websites - please email a link to Richard Allaway

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