Unprecedented 110 Million Forced to Flee Homes, New Report Reveals
Forced displacement across the world has continued to increase at an alarming rate, with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reporting that the number of individuals displaced due to conflict, violence, and human rights violations has reached 110 million by the end of 2022. Of this number, 62.5 million are internally displaced, and 35.3 million are refugees. The report highlights that low- and middle-income countries are home to 76% of the world’s refugees, with the least developed countries providing asylum to 20% of the forcibly displaced.
Turkey is currently the country that hosts the highest number of refugees in the world, with approximately 3.8 million individuals seeking refuge there. Following Turkey, Iran hosts 3.4 million, Colombia hosts 2.5 million, and Germany plays host to 2.1 million.
It is particularly concerning that children, who comprise 30% of the world’s population, account for 40% of the forcibly displaced. The UN warns that there is no immediate solution to the crisis, with 52% of those in need of protection coming from Syria, Ukraine, and Afghanistan. The report further reveals that the number of refugees worldwide reached 34.6 million by the end of 2022, indicating a 35% increase.
The surge was driven by the numbers of Ukrainian refugees fleeing their war-torn country and the number of Afghans seeking refuge in Iran and Pakistan. The UN emphasizes that there is no clear path to a permanent solution to this crisis, making it even more urgent to find a way to provide safety, protection, and a new home to those fleeing their homes under dire circumstances.
