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World Refugee Day Highlights Record 120 Million Displaced Globally

The international community faces unprecedented displacement crises, with millions fleeing conflict and persecution.

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Overview

  • The UN reports over 120 million people are forcibly displaced, the highest in history.
  • Major conflicts in Ukraine, Sudan, and Myanmar are significant contributors to the crisis.
  • Children constitute 40% of the displaced population, with millions born in refugee camps.
  • Most refugees are hosted by developing countries, straining their resources and infrastructure.
  • The U.S. aims to resettle over 100,000 refugees in 2024, the highest in three decades.