The Reference Library
Migration & Refugees — Glossary
Key terms and definitions from the Migration & Refugees course. Each term links to a full explanation.
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4 entriesAsylum
Protection granted by a state to individuals fleeing persecution from their home country.
Asylum Diplomacy
The use of granting [Asylum](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/asylum) as a diplomatic tool to influence relationships between states or protect political dissidents.
Asylum Seeker
An individual who flees their home country seeking international protection but whose refugee status has not yet been legally recognized. They await formal determination of their [Claim](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/claim).
Asylum Shopping
The practice where [Asylum](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/asylum) seekers apply for refugee status in multiple countries to find the most favorable conditions. It raises complex legal and ethical issues in migration policy.
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2 entriesEnvironmental Refugee
A person compelled to leave their country due to sudden or gradual environmental changes adversely affecting their living conditions.
Environmental Refugees
People forced to leave their homes due to environmental factors like climate change, natural disasters, or resource depletion.
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3 entriesRefugee Burden Sharing
Cooperative arrangements among states to distribute responsibility for hosting and supporting refugees.
Refugee Resettlement
Refugee resettlement is the process of relocating refugees from an [Asylum](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/asylum) country to a third country that agrees to admit them permanently.
Refugee Status Determination
The legal process by which authorities decide whether an [Asylum Seeker](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/asylum-seeker) qualifies as a refugee under international criteria.