APFIVE Defining Internally Displaced Persons and Refugees
What distinguishes internally displaced persons from refugees in the context of forced migration?
A
Internally displaced persons are forced to move due to natural disasters, while refugees flee due to political persecution.
B
Internally displaced persons have the legal right to return to their homes, while refugees do not.
C
Internally displaced persons remain within their country’s borders, while refugees cross international boundaries.
D
Internally displaced persons receive more international aid than refugees due to their vulnerable status.