June 15, 2023
News
The number of people forced to leave their homes has more than doubled in the last decade. By the end of 2022, there were over 100 million forcibly displaced people worldwide. The war in Ukraine has caused one of the largest and fastest population movements since the Second World War and has contributed significantly to this record number. Here are some more exciting facts about refugees.
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1.There are 108 million people in the world who have had to leave their homes
The number of people forced to leave their homes crossed the 100 million mark in 2022 for the first time in history. Most people leave due to war, ethnic or religious persecution, other forms of violence and, more recently, issues related to climate change.
2. More than 60 per cent of the forcibly displaced people remain in their home country
62 per cent of those who have had to leave their homes move to safer regions of their homeland. They thus become internally displaced. The rest then flee to seek refuge beyond their country's borders.
3. Turkey hosts the most refugees in the world
Low- and middle-income countries host three-quarters of all refugees in the world, while the poorest countries host one-fifth of refugees. Turkey hosts the largest number, with 3.6 million refugees, 3.5 million of whom have fled neighbouring Syria. The second country with the largest number of refugees is Iran.
4. Nearly 70 per cent of refugees remain in countries neighbouring their home country
Up to 70 per cent of people, who have been forced to leave their homes and go abroad, remain in neighbouring countries. They want to stay close to their homeland in a culturally familiar environment. A common reason is also the limited financial budget to travel to safety. For the countries hosting the refugees, this places a heavy burden.
5. Two-fifths of the forcibly displaced are children
Although children make up less than a third of the world's population, they account for over 40 percent of the forcibly displaced. Children are among the most vulnerable group of refugees and internally displaced persons. Between 2018 and 2021, 1.5 million children were born with refugee status.
6. Refugees from just 3 countries account for more than half of all refugees in the world
52 per cent of all refugees come from 3 countries. Most have fled Syria (6.5 million), Ukraine (5.7 million) and Afghanistan (5.7 million). The rest of the ranking is dominated mainly by sub-Saharan African countries.
Caritas Czech Republic also helps refugees
Despite many prejudices, refugees are not just people waiting with their hands out for help. On the contrary, they want to study, find work and be self-sufficient. It is difficult for them to stand on their own feet in a new environment. Caritas Czech Republic offers them a helping hand.
We help refugees and internally displaced people get an education; we provide scholarships and courses where they learn business skills or a specific trade. Our assistance also includes the provision of decent shelter and immediate humanitarian and financial assistance to people in need.
