Turkey: High Commissioner's Global Trends Warning
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Channel: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2015 · News & Politics
The figures are staggering, and getting grimmer. Almost 60 million people forcibly displaced at the end of 2014, a population almost the size of Italy. That’s the biggest jump in any year in history and as the number of victims grows, funding to help these people is actually dropping. Today the UNHCR High Commissioner, António Guterres, called for a change of attitude and a recognition that the crisis is no longer containable. Information for media: If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. --- Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/unhcr?sub_confirmation=1 -- UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Read more at http://UNHCR.org Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.
