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That leap has been taken by about a quarter of a billion people who have left their place of birth and now live in a place where they hope to build a better life. It is precisely the act of migration that now stands at the center of political debate in countries all over the world. Recent trends indicate an increase in internal displacement due to climate-related disasters compared to those caused by conflicts. According to UNHCR, by the end of 2021, 89.3 million people worldwide had been displaced due to persecution, conflict, and human rights violations, including 27.1 million refugees and 53.2 million internally displaced persons. By May 2022, that number had risen globally to 100 million, as a result of the war in Ukraine and other deadly conflicts. A large share of those affected have not even reached the age of 18 and are in urgent need of safety, well-being, and education. Protecting them means not only safeguarding their rights, but also contributing to a more stable future for everyone.
In the common imagination, migration flows occur only in Africa or in developing countries, but this is not the case. To a greater or lesser extent, all countries will be involved in some way, or already are. In the coming decades, wealthy nations will also be severely affected: drought-stricken Australia will suffer, as will parts of the United States, where millions of people will be forced to leave cities such as Miami, New York, and New Orleans.
