Honoring The Strength And Courage Of Refugees On World Day

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From Gaza to Sudan, Ukraine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and beyond, conflict, natural disasters, and upheaval are forcing record numbers of people from their homes, fueling profound human suffering. The latest figures show that more than 120 million people around the world are forcibly displaced, including 43.5 million refugees.

World Refugee Day is about honoring the strength and courage of these individuals – and stepping up efforts to protect and support refugees on every step of their journey. Refugees need global solidarity and the ability to rebuild their lives in dignity.

When given the opportunity, refugees make significant contributions to their host communities. They need access to equal opportunities, jobs, housing, and healthcare. Young refugees, in particular, need quality education to achieve their dreams.

Generous host countries, mostly low- or middle-income nations, require the support and resources to fully include refugees in their societies and economies.

Let us pledge to reaffirm the world’s collective responsibility in assisting and welcoming refugees, upholding their human rights including the right to seek asylum, safeguarding the integrity of the refugee protection regime, and ultimately resolving conflicts so that those forced from their communities can return.

 


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