The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has launched a global campaign to address the refugee crisis, focusing on providing protection and assistance to millions displaced worldwide. The initiative, announced on February 15th, 2024, in Geneva, Switzerland, aims to raise awareness and mobilize resources to support refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs).
The campaign, titled "Sustainable Solutions for a Sustainable Future", will highlight the need for long-term solutions to displacement, including resettlement, integration, and durable solutions. The UNHCR plans to work with governments, civil society organizations, and the private sector to implement the campaign's goals.
The UNHCR's efforts are particularly crucial in light of the record number of forcibly displaced people globally, exceeding 100 million in 2023. The campaign seeks to address the root causes of displacement, including conflict, persecution, and climate change, while promoting a more humane and sustainable response to the refugee crisis.