A déplacé interne, or internally displaced person, is someone who has been forced to flee their home but remains within their own country's borders.
Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek with friends, but instead of leaving your neighborhood, you have to hide somewhere else within it because it's not safe for you at home.
Réfugié climatique: A réfugié climatique, or climate refugee, is someone who is forced to leave their home due to environmental factors such as natural disasters or climate change.
Migration forcée: Migration forcée refers to the movement of people who are compelled to leave their homes due to conflict, violence, or human rights violations.
Camp de personnes déplacées: A camp de personnes déplacées, or internally displaced persons camp, is a temporary settlement where déplacés internes can seek shelter and assistance within their own country.
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