Asylum-seekers

Definition

Asylum-seekers are individuals who seek international protection from dangers in their home country, but whose claim for refugee status has not yet been determined. These individuals migrate to another country, often urban areas, seeking safety and a chance to rebuild their lives.

Related terms

Refugee: A person who has been forced to flee their country due to persecution, war, or violence and has been recognized internationally as needing protection.

Urbanization: The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.

Migration: The movement of people from one place to another with the intentions of settling, permanently or temporarily, at a new location