November 15, 2017

5th Thematic Discussion towards a Global Compact on Refugees

As recent emergencies have demonstrated, there is a constant increase in the number of people fleeing their countries of origin because of conflicts, violence, persecution, political repression, human rights violation, climate change, natural disasters and extreme poverty. The source, intensity, and interplay of these factors vary from place to place, but there is a tragic common denominator: millions of people forced to leave their homes, their livelihoods, their families and their countries, often risking their lives in search for safety, peace and a life of dignity.
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