Worldwide displacement from wars, conflict, and persecution is at the highest level ever recorded. Almost 60 million people were forcibly displaced at the end of 2014; alarmingly, over half of the world's refugees are children. What is a refugee, and why are their numbers increasing? This book explores global refugee trends, and discusses Australia's response to the plight of asylum seekers and refugees. Also includes: worksheets and activities, fast facts, glossary, web links, index.