asylum movement

The asylum movement refers to the growing international effort to provide protection for individuals fleeing persecution, violence, or disaster in their home countries. It is rooted in the idea that everyone deserves safety and the right to seek refuge. Asylum seekers apply for legal status in another country, where they hope to find safety and rebuild their lives. Factors driving this movement include war, human rights abuses, and environmental crises. Countries have legal obligations under international law to assess these claims fairly and may grant asylum status, allowing individuals to live and work in safety.