Table 1.

Categories of Human Mobility

Category	Description12,40
Forcibly Displaced Persons
Internally Displaced Person	One who flees within the borders of their own country due to a fear of persecution or violence
Refugee (1951 Convention)	One who flees their country of origin due to a well-founded fear of persecution or violence
Asylum-Seeker	One who has fled their country of origin and seeks international protection against forced return due to a fear of persecution or violence
Economic Migrant Labor Migrant	One seeks to improve their economic, educational, or other opportunities in a new country
Environmental Migrant	One who leaves their residence due to rapid or progressive environmental change forcibly or by choice. There is no international or legal agreement to define this category
International Travel	One who travels without seeking resettlement for personal, business, or religious reasons
Short-term travel	Intent of travel for personal, business, or religious reasons
Visiting Friends or Relatives (VFR)	Intent of travel to visit friends or relatives Varied health risks between two locations