The 100 million figure, which includes those fleeing conflict, violence, human rights violations and persecution, was announced by the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) in May and described by Filippo Grandi, the head of the agency, as “a record that should never have been set”.
In a stark reminder of the human cost of conflict and violence, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported that a record 100 million people were forcibly displaced at the end of 2022. This staggering figure represents a 2% increase from 2021 and is the highest number of displaced people ever recorded.
The reasons for displacement are complex and varied, but they often include conflict, violence, persecution, and human rights violations. In 2022, the war in Ukraine displaced millions of people, while ongoing conflicts in Afghanistan, Syria, and Yemen also contributed to the rise in displacement.
The consequences of displacement are devastating. People who are forced to flee their homes often lose everything they have. They may face danger and violence as they journey to safety, and they may struggle to find food, shelter, and medical care.
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