Modern day refugee movements refer to the displacement and migration of people who are forced to flee their home countries due to persecution, violence, war, or other dire circumstances.
Related terms
Asylum Seekers: Individuals who seek international protection because they fear persecution in their home country.
Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs): People who have been forced to flee their homes but remain within their own country's borders.
Refugee Camps: Temporary settlements established for displaced individuals where they can seek shelter, basic necessities, and protection.