Here are 9 facts about refugees:

1. Refugees have fled persecution or war

In order to officially be considered a refugee, a person must have suffered persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, because they are part of a persecuted social group, or because they’re fleeing war. Those people who claim to be refugees, but whose cases haven’t been fully evaluated may instead be defined as “asylum seekers.”

2. Refugees have crossed an international border

There are lots of people who are forced to leave their home because of persecution or war. But not all of them are considered refugees. People who have fled their home, but stayed within their own country are considered “internally displaced,” or “internally displaced persons” (IDPs). In 2014, it was estimated that there were 38 million IDPs around the world. [source]

4. Almost half of all refugees are children

Many of these children may spend their entire life away from home. And these children are far more vulnerable to abuse, neglect, or other types of violence. [source]

5. There are currently 13 million refugees worldwide

The UNHCR estimates that, as of mid-2014, there were just over 13 million refugees around the world. [source] This is higher than the year before. Which brings us to our next fact…

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Next staff meeting is an AM meeting – October 13

Staff PD Day – I am planning on mid-October – Please check your calendars– I would like to do this day on October 16 – half day for everyone – focus will be on Mathletics (webinar) and Discovery education – both available on the web portal.