mini migration glossary

A

🟡 Asylum – a form of protection granted by a state to a foreigner for humanitarian reasons.

F

🟡 Foreigners Integration Center – a place offering legal, psychological, and language support, as well as assistance with integration and adaptation.

🟡 Forced migration – leaving one’s country due to conflict, persecution, or disasters.

I

🟡 International protection – protection granted to people fleeing persecution or serious harm, including refugee status or subsidiary protection.

M

🟡 Migrant – a person who moves from one country to another for reasons such as work, education, safety, or climate.

N

🟡 Non-refoulement – the principle prohibiting the return of a person to a country where they face persecution or inhumane treatment.

P

🟡 Permanent residence – authorization allowing a foreigner to stay in a country indefinitely.

R

🟡 Refugee – a person who has fled their country due to a well-founded fear of persecution and is protected under international law.

S

🟡 Subsidiary protection – protection for individuals who do not qualify as refugees but would face serious harm if returned to their country.

T

🟡 Temporary residence – a permit allowing a foreigner to legally stay in a country for a limited period.

U

🟡 Ukrainian Special Act – Polish legislation granting Ukrainian citizens fleeing war the right to legal stay, work, education, healthcare, and social benefits.

V

🟡 Voluntary migration – moving to another country by personal choice, e.g., for work or studies.

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