Quiz: How Well Do You Understand the Situation for Refugees?

Around the world, people are being forcibly displaced from their homes and communities in record numbers due to crisis, conflict, human rights violations, climate change, and other catastrophic events. The majority are women and children. It seems like the crises are everywhere and are never ending, making it hard to keep up with the news and understand the impact on people forced to flee. The Women’s Refugee Commission has put together this quiz to test your knowledge about the situation for today’s refugees.

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How Well Do You Understand the Situation for Today’s Refugees?

Test your knowledge about refugees.

1 / 5

How many people are forcibly displaced globally?

205 million people

120 million people

15 million people

Wrong. An estimated 120 million people are forcibly displaced worldwide, according to the UN Refugee Agency. This is a record high. Forcibly displaced people include refugees—people who fled their countries to escape persecution—people who fled their homes but who remain inside their countries, and other displaced people needing international protection.

Correct. An estimated 120 million people are forcibly displaced worldwide, according to the UN Refugee Agency. This is a record high. Forcibly displaced people include refugees—people who fled their countries to escape persecution, war, violence, or conflict—people who fled their homes but who remain inside their countries, and other displaced people needing international protection.

2 / 5

Of the forcibly displaced people worldwide, how many are children (under the age of 18)?

43.3 million

10.6 million

89.2 million

Wrong. The correct answer is 43.3 million children who were forcibly displaced globally as of the end of 2022, according to the UN Refugee Agency. While most are displaced with a parent, many are alone.
Over the past decade, the number of children forcibly displaced has more than doubled.

Correct. According to the UN Refugee Agency, 43.3 million children are forcibly displaced globally. While most are displaced with a parent, many are alone.
Over the past decade, the number of children forcibly displaced has more than doubled.

3 / 5

Under the Trump administration, 5,569 children were separated from their parents at the US-Mexico border due to the administration’s “Zero Tolerance” policy. How many children remained separated as of November 2023?

5,000+

400+

1,000+

Wrong. The correct answer is more than 1,000 children were still separated as of November 2023. The US government developed a Family Reunification Task Force to reunite children with their families—work that continues as part of a complicated reunification process. These complications include parents who were deported without knowing if their children were safe. Read our brief featuring stories of separated families in their own words.

Correct. More than 1,000 children were still separated as of November 2023. The US government developed a Family Reunification Task Force to reunite children with their families—work that continues as part of a complicated reunification process. These complications include parents who were deported without knowing if their children were safe. Read our brief featuring stories of separated families in their own words.

4 / 5

WRC studies have shown that contraception is often not available to women in conflict settings, when it is crucial for their health. Which of these things would improve access to contraception for refugee women?

Investing in communications, including social media, to inform women about available services

Supporting and training local health providers in conflict settings

Including contraception when planning to respond to an emergency

All of the above

Wrong. The correct answer is all of the above. With better communication, more training, and advance planning, access to contraception could improve for refugee women. Contraception is an essential, lifesaving service for women in conflict settings. It can help prevent unintended pregnancies and maternal deaths.

Correct. All of the above. With more communication, more training of local healthcare providers, and more planning, access to contraception could improve for refugee women. Contraception is an essential, lifesaving service for women in conflict settings. It can help prevent unintended pregnancies and maternal deaths.

5 / 5

During some humanitarian crises, what percentage of women will experience sexual or physical violence?

40%

70%

20%

Wrong. The correct answer is that 70% of women in some emergency settings experience sexual or physical violence. During displacement, access to basic services can be limited for women and girls, and many community protections deteriorate. This heightens the risk of gender-based violence for displaced women and girls. From the onset of an emergency, access to services like work opportunities and sexual and reproductive health care can help prevent, respond to, and mitigate the risks of this violence. An increase in services specific to gender-based violence in local communities can increase awareness and courage for survivors to come forward.

Correct. 70% of women in some emergency settings experience sexual or physical violence. During displacement, access to basic services can be limited for women and girls, and many community protections deteriorate. This heightens the risk of gender-based violence for displaced women and girls. From the onset of an emergency, access to services like work opportunities and sexual and reproductive health care can help prevent, respond to, and mitigate the risks of this violence. An increase in services specific to gender-based violence in local communities can increase awareness and courage for survivors to come forward.

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