Millions of people are forced to leave their homes every year because of armed conflicts or natural disasters. Poverty, hardship and a lack of prospects for the future also drive hundreds of thousands of people to leave their homes. The majority of displaced people remain within the borders of their home countries, but many also cross national borders. Therefore, flight is a global problem and cannot be solved at the national level alone. It is the duty of rich countries to take responsibility. They have the means to provide protection, address the causes of flight and find political solutions.
This briefing directly relates to the UN’s 16th Sustainable Development Goal (SDG): Peace, justice and strong institutions. It also has a bearing on the entire SDG agenda.
