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Forced Migration
Forced Migration
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IB learning outcome: The causes and consequences of forced migration and internal displacement
Detailed examples of two or more forced movements, to include environmental and political push factors, and consequences for people and places
Detailed Examples of forced Migration
In groups pick a detailed example of forced and present it to the class.
Create a one page max factsheet
Discuss:
The consequences (SPEED) on people and places at the origin and the destination
Push factors, pull factors and intervening obstacles
Each group will research on of these:
Forced, political, international
Forced, environmental, international
Forced, political, national
Forced, environmental, national
Forced, Political, International
Forced, Political, International
1. Ukraine Refugee Crisis (2022-present)
Scale: Millions of refugees fled to neighboring countries
Push factors: Russian invasion, bombing of civilian areas, persecution
2. Myanmar Rohingya Crisis (2017-present)
Scale: 1+ million refugees, primarily in Bangladesh
Push factors: Military persecution, ethnic cleansing, systematic violence
Video Source: Frontline
3. Venezuelan Migration Crisis (2015-present)
Scale: 7+ million migrants across Latin America
Push factors: Political repression, economic collapse, authoritarian rule
Source: UNHCR Report
Forced, Environmental, International
Forced, Environmental, International
1. Central American Climate Migration (ongoing)
Scale: Hundreds of thousands migrating north through Mexico
Push factors: Prolonged droughts, hurricanes, crop failures
Video Source: Faultl Lnes - Al-Jazeera
2. Pacific Island Nations (Tuvalu, Kiribati)
Scale: Entire populations planning relocation
Push factors: Sea-level rise, coastal erosion, saltwater intrusion
Source: UNICEF
3. Sahel Region Migration (Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso)
Scale: Millions displaced across West Africa
Push factors: Desertification, water scarcity, failed harvests
Video Source: UN Human Rights Report - BBC podcast
Forced, Political, National (Internal Displacement)
Forced, Political, National (Internal Displacement)
1. Ethiopia - Tigray Conflict (2020-2022)
Scale: Millions internally displaced
Push factors: Civil war, ethnic targeting, government forces
Source: Statistics and DW report
2. Colombia - Armed Conflict (ongoing)
Scale: 8+ millions internally displaced (world's largest)
Push factors: FARC/paramilitary violence, drug cartels, state persecution
Video Source: UNHCR
3. Syrian conflict migration
Over 7 million displaced
Push Factors: conflict, violence
Source: Time Magazine - Video - Statistics
3. China - Xinjiang Uyghur Population
Scale: detention camps, mass relocations
Push factors: Cultural persecution, forced assimilation policies
Source: NYT report, BBC report
Forced, Environmental, National (Internal Displacement)
Forced, Environmental, National (Internal Displacement)
1. Philippines - Typhoon Displacement
Scale: 4+ million annually displaced by storms
Push factors: Increasing typhoon intensity, coastal flooding
Video Source: UC Berkley
2. India - Monsoon and Drought Displacement
Scale: Million displaced in 2022 alone
Push factors: Extreme weather, flooding, agricultural failure
3. Australia - Bushfire Displacement (2019-2020)
Scale: 65 000 + evacuated, thousands permanently relocated
Push factors: Record-breaking bushfires, smoke pollution
Source: iDMC
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Migration Questions
Migration Questions
3-Point Questions (Knowledge & Understanding)
3-Point Questions (Knowledge & Understanding)
1: Define the term "forced migration" and provide one example. [3 marks]
2: Outline environmental factors that have caused forced displacements. [3 marks]
3: State three consequences of a forced migration for a named host country. [3 marks]
4: Identify three political push factors that led to a forced international migration [3 marks]
5: Describe three ways climate change has contributed to forced internal migration. [3 marks]
5-Point Questions (Application & Analysis)
5-Point Questions (Application & Analysis)
6: Explain how environmental degradation has led to forced migration patterns. [5 marks]
7: Explain the differences between internal displacement and international refugee movements, using examples from contemporary migration crises. [5 marks]
8: Examine the role of political persecution in creating forced international mogration. [5 marks]
9: Explain why some environmental migrants cross international borders while others remain internally displaced, using specific examples. [5 marks]
10: Analyze the challenges faced by host communities when receiving large numbers of forced migrants. [5 marks]
10-Point Questions (Synthesis & Evaluation)
10-Point Questions (Synthesis & Evaluation)
11: "Environmental factors are becoming more important than political factors in causing forced migration." Discuss this statement with reference to at least two detailed examples. [10 marks]
12: Evaluate the effectiveness of international responses to forced migration crises. Support your answer with reference to specific examples of both environmental and political displacement. [10 marks]
13: Compare and contrast the causes and consequences of two forced migration movements: one caused primarily by environmental factors and one caused primarily by political factors. [10 marks]
14: "The impacts of forced migration are always more severe for the origin areas than the destination areas." To what extent do you agree with this statement? Use detailed examples to support your argument. [10 marks]
15: Examine the relationship between climate change and political instability in creating complex forced migration scenarios. Use specific case studies to illustrate your answer. [10 marks]
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