Globally, the forcibly displaced population increased in 2017 by 2.9 million. By the end of the year, 68.5 million individuals were forcibly displaced worldwide as a result of persecution, conflict, or generalized violence.
68% of refugees come from five countries
Altogether, more than two-thirds (68 per cent) of all refugees worldwide came from just five countries:
- Syrian Arab Republic (6.3 million)
- Afghanistan (2.6 million)
- South Sudan (2.4 million)
- Myanmar (1.2 million)
- Somalia (986,400)
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Act now
There are many ways to help refugees including donations, volunteering or even raising awareness. You always must have a role in supporting most vulnerable people. However, when those vulnerable are refugees in your country, or in a place that you can easily reach, your responsibility becomes doubled.
In this article, we tried to give tips and ideas on how to support a refugee.
You can also find your own way but what is most important is not to hesitate; go ahead and take an action.
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