UNHCR’s 2024 Mid-Year Report Highlights the State of Forced Displacement

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The UNHCR’s 2024 Mid-Year Trends report reveals that forced displacement worldwide has reached a new peak, with over 122.6 million people displaced by mid-2024 due to ongoing conflicts, persecution, and human rights abuses. Notably, the conflicts in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Myanmar, and the war in Ukraine continue to be major drivers, …

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The UN Summit of the Future

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The United Nations’ “Summit of the Future,” held in New York this September, was a landmark event aimed at addressing critical global challenges and reinvigorating multilateralism. This summit, convened by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, resulted in the adoption of the “Pact for the Future,” a comprehensive agreement designed to tackle emerging crises while strengthening international …

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Poland’s Recent Migration Strategy Amid Rising Populism

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Poland’s migration strategy, “Regaining Control. Ensure Security,” has sparked controversy for prioritizing national security over international obligations. It proposes temporarily suspending asylum applications in response to perceived threats from Belarus and Russia, which critics argue contradicts EU principles and international refugee law. As an EU member, Poland must comply with EU asylum legislation and the …

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