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Global Displacement Hits 122 Million as UN Calls for Focus on Refugee Inclusion

In a major address at a meeting in New York, Bob Rae, President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), highlighted that by 2024, a staggering 122 million people worldwide had been forcibly displaced—a figure that is likely to continue climbing.

Rae pointed out that global displacement is becoming increasingly complex, driven by escalating conflicts impacting civilians, climate emergencies, hunger, and poverty. Notably, 70 percent of the world’s refugees are hosted by low- and middle-income countries.

Refugee Rights Under Pressure

International responses to refugee movements are becoming more politicized, just as global aid is dwindling. Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), stressed at the ECOSOC meeting that the focus in many wealthy nations has shifted toward managing borders and controlling refugee flows, often sidelining the rights of displaced individuals.

While Grandi acknowledged the importance of border management, he emphasized that true solutions lie in fostering the inclusion of refugees within host societies. Integration, he said, means granting freedom of movement, access to healthcare, education, job opportunities, and proper documentation—enabling refugees to live with dignity and contribute meaningfully to their new communities.

Delegates from Colombia and Mauritania also participated in the discussions, presenting successful national approaches to supporting refugees and strengthening the resilience of host communities.

Colombia’s Temporary Protection Status for Venezuelans

Colombia stood out for its innovative Temporary Protection Status (TPS) programme, launched in 2021 for Venezuelan refugees. Today, around 2.5 million Venezuelans in Colombia possess valid documentation, granting them access to essential services such as healthcare, education, and legal employment.

This initiative has not only restored dignity and security to millions of displaced individuals but has also helped Colombia better manage migration flows, turning a humanitarian challenge into an opportunity for societal growth.

Mauritania Prioritizes Human Rights

Mauritania, meanwhile, has demonstrated a deep commitment to protecting refugee rights for more than a decade, primarily hosting refugees fleeing conflict in neighboring Mali.

By recognizing refugees as citizens with rights to education, healthcare, employment, and legal protections, Mauritania has promoted the integration of refugees while bolstering the resilience of local communities. Investment in social cohesion and community development ensures that both refugees and host communities can live with dignity and contribute to national development.

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