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In Search of Safety: 82 Million People, Including 35 Million Children Have Become Refugees
Why they flee from their countries and how you can help them?
20 June is World Refugee Day, it’s the day of honor the more than 80 million people who have been forced to flee war, conflicts, and persecution and rebuild their lives far from home.
Also, it’s the day to celebrate the people who have opened their countries, communities, and even their homes to those who seek safety and peace.
This year’s theme is the power of inclusion. The experience of COVID-19 showed us that we only succeed if we stand together. We have all had to do our part to keep each other safe and despite the challenges, refugees and displaced people. Only by working together can we recover from the pandemic.
The world is witnessing the highest levels of displacement on record. The latest statistics from UNHCR estimate that there are over 82 million forcibly displaced people worldwide as a result of persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations, or events seriously disturbing public order.
Among these, an estimated 35 million (42%) of them are children; below 18 years of age (end-2020). 68% originate from just five countries; Syria, Venezuela, Afghanistan, South Sudan…
