UN Refugee Chief Appeals for Support for Returning Syrian Refugees at World Governments Summit
Filippo Grandi highlights the unprecedented scale of global displacement during keynote address.
Filippo Grandi, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, addressed the World Governments Summit, emphasizing the urgent need for international support to facilitate the return of Syrian refugees to their home country.
In his keynote speech, Grandi noted that the current global landscape has seen the largest number of displaced individuals since the Second World War, with Syria remaining one of the most affected countries.
The ongoing conflict in Syria, which began in 2011, has resulted in millions fleeing their homes.
As of late 2023, there are over 6.8 million Syrian refugees worldwide, with significant populations in neighboring countries such as Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan.
The Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan, which hosts approximately 80,000 Syrians, stands as a prominent example of the extensive humanitarian needs in the region.
Grandi referred to the precarious conditions of these refugees, many of whom desire to return home but face numerous challenges, including safety concerns, lack of infrastructure, and the ongoing instability within Syria.
He urged the international community to provide support not only for safe repatriation but also for rebuilding efforts in Syria to ensure a sustainable return for those displaced.
The summit gathered policymakers and leaders from around the globe, focusing on global displacement issues and the responsibilities of nations to address the refugee crisis.
Grandi's remarks serve as a call to action for a coordinated international response to one of the most pressing humanitarian challenges of the present day.
In his keynote speech, Grandi noted that the current global landscape has seen the largest number of displaced individuals since the Second World War, with Syria remaining one of the most affected countries.
The ongoing conflict in Syria, which began in 2011, has resulted in millions fleeing their homes.
As of late 2023, there are over 6.8 million Syrian refugees worldwide, with significant populations in neighboring countries such as Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan.
The Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan, which hosts approximately 80,000 Syrians, stands as a prominent example of the extensive humanitarian needs in the region.
Grandi referred to the precarious conditions of these refugees, many of whom desire to return home but face numerous challenges, including safety concerns, lack of infrastructure, and the ongoing instability within Syria.
He urged the international community to provide support not only for safe repatriation but also for rebuilding efforts in Syria to ensure a sustainable return for those displaced.
The summit gathered policymakers and leaders from around the globe, focusing on global displacement issues and the responsibilities of nations to address the refugee crisis.
Grandi's remarks serve as a call to action for a coordinated international response to one of the most pressing humanitarian challenges of the present day.
