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“It is not the refugee outflows that cause terrorism, it is terrorism, tyranny, and war that create refugees.”

Many are fleeing extremism and terrorism – from the very people associated with the Paris attacks.

UNHCR Thailand is currently seeking an Associate Private Sector Fundraising Officer.

For seven decades, the global agency has changed millions of lives in sectors such as Peace and Security, Economic Development, Social Development, Human Rights, Environment, International Law, Humanitarian Affairs, and Health.

UNHCR Philippines, with San Beda Legal Aid Bureau, hosted the international protection forum entitled “Strangers in Their Own Homes”

We need to ensure that protection remains life-saving, non-political, and fundamentally humanitarian. In a world in turmoil, we need a sense of equanimity, purpose, and trust.

Around four million Syrian refugees are currently living in neighboring countries, but recent months have seen a marked increase in the number of those seeking refuge further afield, notably in Europe.

The relocation scheme can only succeed if it is accompanied by large-scale emergency reception, assistance, and registration efforts in the countries most impacted by arrivals.

Europe is facing a moment of truth. This is the time to reaffirm the values upon which it was built.

Refugees and migrants: yes, there is a difference, and it does matter.