Refugee populations refer to groups of people who have been forced to flee their home countries due to persecution, conflict, or violence. They are seeking refuge and protection in another country.
Related terms
Asylum Seekers: These are individuals who have left their home countries and applied for protection (asylum) in another country.
Displaced Persons: This term refers to individuals who have been forced to leave their homes but haven't crossed an international border yet.
Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs): IDPs are people who have been forced to flee from their homes but stay within the borders of their own country.