In 2023, more than 122 million people found themselves needing international protection, stateless, or seeking safety from conflict, violence or serious public disorder in their own country.
Forced displacement and statelessness make people vulnerable. UNHCR advocates for their full enjoyment of rights.
Without political solutions to international crises, situations of displacement tend to last for years or even decades, meaning that humanitarian responses are not enough, and a medium-term development approach is required.
People can only realize their rights in a safe environment if they find safety and security, protected against the risks of arbitrary detention, gender-based violence, trafficking in persons and many other violations and dangers.
The ideal solution to forced displacement should be a safe, dignified and voluntary return to the place of origin.
