A crisis like no other
The year 2024 sets a grim new record: 122 million displaced people around the world. Bob Rae, president of the UN Economic and Social Council, has raised the alarm, describing an era of unprecedented population movements. And the situation, he warns, is set to worsen.
The causes behind the emergency
The main causes of this humanitarian emergency are all too clear: wars, climate disasters, hunger, and poverty. Increasingly frequent and devastating events are forcing entire populations to flee their homes in search of dignity and survival.
The burden on the most fragile
According to the UN, 70% of refugees today live in low- and middle-income countries, areas already struggling with economic instability and structural challenges. This highlights how the crisis is not only humanitarian but also deeply social and economic.
Rethinking the refugee approach
Despite the cuts to humanitarian aid threatening the effectiveness of interventions, the UN calls for a shift: we must change our approach to refugees, focusing on better integration rather than mere emergency measures. Inclusion and development must become the pillars of future strategies.
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