Which country do most of the refugees come from?

Turkey hosts the largest number of refugees, with 3.7 million people. Colombia is second with more than 1.7 million, including Venezuelans displaced abroad (as of mid-2021). An estimated 35 million (42\%) of the 82.4 million forcibly displaced people are children below 18 years of age (mid-2021).

What causes people to become refugees?

A refugee has a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group. Most likely, they cannot return home or are afraid to do so. War and ethnic, tribal and religious violence are leading causes of refugees fleeing their countries.

Why do countries accept refugees?

The more people participating in a country’s economy the better. Being able to work and make money, in general, allows refugees to stimulate the economy of their host country. Refugees allowed to work and enterprise are great for an economy, much more so than refugees that are not allowed in or not allowed to work.

What is one social reason why refugees flee their country of origin?

One social reason for refugees to leave their country of origin is Religious or Ethnic Persecution. Persecution along religious or ethnic lines, such as the persecution of non-Arabs in Darfur by the Arab government of Sudan has caused thousands to flee that country.

What is an environmental reason why refugees flee their country?

Climate refugees are forced to leave their homes because of environmental changes which risk their lives or livelihoods. Such changes might include extreme weather, drought or rising sea levels.

Why is helping refugees important?

Helping people to help themselves – including through jobs and education – offers a way in which refugees can contribute to the host society and be better equipped to contribute to the reconstruction of their countries of origin when they are able to go home. To achieve this, data and evidence are key.