UNHCR's Global Trends Report: 110 Million Displaced
Summary
TLDRThe video script from UNHCR highlights the alarming global trend of displacement, with 110 million people forced to flee their homes by the end of 2022, a number driven by conflicts like the war in Ukraine. It emphasizes the importance of statistics in understanding and addressing the crisis, showcasing the plight of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs). The script calls for global investment in solutions, noting the resilience of host communities and the hope for return and rebuilding. It ends with a call to action for viewers to stay informed and support displaced populations.
Takeaways
- 🌍 Numbers can be overwhelming, and 110 million can be hard to imagine.
- 🔢 In 2022, 108 million people were forced to flee due to conflicts like the war in Ukraine.
- 📈 By mid-2023, an additional 2 million people have been displaced by war, violence, and persecution.
- 💔 The ongoing conflict in Sudan has significantly contributed to the rising numbers of displaced people.
- 🌐 Syria, Ukraine, Afghanistan, and South Sudan are among the top countries with high numbers of refugees.
- 🏠 Most refugees flee to neighboring countries such as Turkiyë, Iran, and Pakistan, which host the highest numbers.
- 🧒 Almost half of those seeking safety are children, highlighting the severe impact on young lives.
- 📊 Statistics are crucial for understanding and addressing displacement, as emphasized by UNHCR's Chief Statistician.
- 💡 The world needs to invest more in finding solutions for refugees and host communities to ease the pressures.
- 🤝 With political and societal commitment, conflicts can end, allowing displaced people to return home and rebuild their lives.
Q & A
Why are the numbers of displaced people significant?
-The numbers of displaced people are significant because they represent individuals facing dire situations due to conflict, violence, and persecution. Understanding these numbers helps highlight the severity and scale of the humanitarian crises.
What major events in 2022 contributed to the increase in displaced people?
-The war in Ukraine significantly contributed to the increase in the number of displaced people in 2022.
How many people were forced to flee by the end of 2022?
-By the end of 2022, 108 million people were forced to flee due to various crises around the world.
What recent conflicts have exacerbated the displacement crisis in 2023?
-The ongoing conflict in Sudan, which began on April 15, 2023, has significantly exacerbated the displacement crisis.
Which countries host the highest numbers of refugees?
-Countries like Turkiyë, Iran, Pakistan, and Germany host the highest numbers of refugees.
What is the difference between refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs)?
-Refugees are individuals who cross international borders seeking safety, while internally displaced people (IDPs) are those who flee their homes but remain within their own country.
What is the role of UNHCR's Chief Statistician?
-The UNHCR's Chief Statistician gathers and analyzes data on refugees, internally displaced, and stateless people, helping to inform the organization's mandate and actions.
Why is easing pressure on host countries important?
-Easing pressure on host countries is crucial because these communities often face their own challenges, such as food insecurity, climate change impacts, and the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
What hopeful developments occurred in 2022 regarding displaced people?
-In 2022, 5.7 million internally displaced people and over 330,000 refugees returned home, and over 100,000 refugees were resettled to new countries.
Where can viewers find more information about Global Trends in displacement?
-Viewers can find more information about Global Trends in displacement on the UNHCR website at unhcr.org/globaltrends.
Outlines
🌍 Global Displacement Crisis
The first paragraph of the video script discusses the overwhelming scale of global displacement, highlighting the 110 million people who have been forced to flee their homes by 2023. It emphasizes the rapid increase in displacement numbers, driven largely by the war in Ukraine and ongoing conflict in Sudan. The script also mentions the long-standing crisis in Syria and the countries hosting the highest numbers of refugees, such as Turkiyë, Iran, and Pakistan. Additionally, it touches on the growing number of Internally Displaced People (IDPs) and the challenges faced by host communities. The paragraph underscores the importance of statistics in understanding and addressing the crisis, as well as the need for global investment in finding solutions for both refugees and their host communities.
🔄 Returning Home and Rebuilding Lives
The second paragraph focuses on the positive aspect of displacement, which is the return of displaced individuals to their homes and the rebuilding of their lives. It provides statistics on the number of Internally Displaced People and refugees who were able to return home in 2022, as well as those who were resettled in new countries. The paragraph emphasizes the human aspect of these numbers, reminding viewers that each statistic represents an individual with hopes and dreams for a better future. It concludes by encouraging viewers to stay informed about global displacement trends through UNHCR's website and to engage with the content by liking, sharing, and subscribing to UNHCR. It also provides a call to action for refugees in need of help and for those who wish to assist in supporting displaced populations.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Displacement
💡Refugees
💡Internally Displaced People (IDPs)
💡Humanitarian Crisis
💡Global Trends
💡UNHCR
💡Asylum Seekers
💡Climate Emergency
💡COVID-19 Pandemic
💡Resettlement
💡Community Support
Highlights
Numbers can be overwhelming, and 110 million can be hard to imagine.
In 2022, the number of people forced to flee climbed to 108 million, driven by the war in Ukraine.
Just six months into 2023, an additional 2 million people have been displaced.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has sparked a massive exodus of people within and across borders.
Syria has been in crisis for over 12 years, resulting in the highest number of refugees worldwide.
Refugees cross borders seeking safety and protection, with the majority fleeing to neighboring countries.
Germany has been a generous host to asylum seekers from many parts of the world.
Internally Displaced People (IDPs) are on the rise, with 62 million people fleeing conflict but staying in their own country by the end of 2022.
Almost half of those seeking safety are children.
The rise in displacement, climate emergency, and rapid escalation of conflicts show an increasingly unpredictable world.
Statistics are the backbone of UNHCR's mandate and an integral part of protection and assistance.
Communities with the least resources continue to keep their doors open for refugees.
Investment in finding solutions for refugees and host communities is crucial.
5.7 Internally Displaced People and over 330,000 refugees went back home in 2022, with over 100,000 resettled to a new country.
These numbers represent people with hopes and dreams for a better future.
For more information on Global Trends in displacement, visit unhcr.org/globaltrends.
Refugees and those wanting to help can find resources through links in the description.
Transcripts
Numbers can be overwhelming
and 110 million can be hard to imagine.
Let’s start by counting to three.
One
Two
Three
Three people, out of millions.
We need to talk about why these numbers matter
This is Global Trends.
In 2022, the number of people forced to flee climbed to 108 million.
The increase was driven by the war in Ukraine.
I have worked in humanitarian crisis for 40 years
and I have rarely seen such an incredibly fast rising exodus of people.
Today, just six months into 2023,
a further 2 million people
have been displaced by war, violence and persecution.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan is impacting the numbers.
Fighting broke out on April 15 in Khartoum and spread across the country.
The attacks sparked a massive exodus of people within Sudan and across borders.
But Sudan and Ukraine are only some of the most recent emergencies.
Syria has been in crisis for more than 12 years.
resulting in the highest number of refugees worldwide.
Followed by Ukraine, Afghanistan, and South Sudan.
Refugees cross borders seeking safety and protection.
The vast majority have fled to neighboring countries like Turkiyë, Iran, and Pakistan.
They host the highest numbers of refugees.
Germany has also been a generous host to asylum seekers from many parts of the world.
And those who are displaced but do not cross borders are known as Internally Displaced People.
A population that is sadly, also on the rise.
By the end of 2022, 62 million people had fled conflict but stayed in their own country.
In countries like Ukraine, DRC, Somalia, and Burkina Faso.
Almost half of those seeking safety are children.
The rise in displacement, a growing climate emergency and the rapid escalation of conflicts
show that we are living in an increasingly unpredictable world.
Behind every statistic, is an individual.
As, unfortunately our numbers show
year on year the number of displacement is growing.
I spoke with UNHCR's Chief Statistician to learn more.
Tarek, why are these numbers important?
Statistics are the backbone of UNHCR's mandate.
They were also a part of the 1951 Refugee Convention
Believe it or not, the drafters of the Refugee Convention already thought in 1951
that statistics is an integral part of protection and assistance.
Tarek works with teams around the world, gathering and analyzing data
on refugees, internally displaced and stateless people.
To be very honest, I would love to phase myself out of this job
meaning, that one day, the number will be at zero.
Communities with the least resources, often themselves facing food insecurity,
the impacts of climate change and the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,
continue to keep their doors open.
Easing pressures on host countries is crucial.
The world needs to invest much more in finding solutions for everyone – refugees and the communities that welcome them.
With political and societal commitment, conflicts can end.
People can return home and rebuild their lives.
5.7 Internally displaced people and over 330,000 refugees went back home in 2022
Over 100,000 were resettled to a new country.
These are not just numbers,
these are people like you and me
with hopes and dreams for a better future.
And that’s why the numbers matter.
If you want to know more about Global Trends in displacement – go to unhcr.org/globaltrends
You can also like, share this video and subscribe to UNHCR to keep yourself and others informed.
If you are a refugee and need help
or you want to find out how you can help people forced to flee, please follow the links in the description.
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