October 2019 - Understanding refugees

Some Facts About Refugees

Why are there displaced people, refugees, and asylum seekers? How many of them and where do they come from? This BBC Article is very informative about the factors impacting refugees, and gives a greater appreciation for the magnitude of the issue.

“The number of displaced people has doubled in the last 10 years, the UNHCR's figures show, with the devastating wars in Iraq and Syria causing many families to leave their communities."

"Almost 70% of the world's refugees come from just five countries: Syria, Afghanistan, South Sudan, Myanmar and Somalia, according to the UNHCR. And their neighbouring nations host the most."