10 things to know about refugees and displacement

Abstract

There are nearly 60 million refugees and displaced people in the world. Most have been displaced for years. But myths and misconceptions remain about the length of displacement, where people are displaced from and how best to help them survive. This briefing summarises 10 things to know about refugees and displacement, using graphics based on findings from Protracted displacement: uncertain paths to self-reliance in exile, also available at www.odi.org/hpg/protracted-displacement.

Citation

Cosgrave, J.; Crawford, N.; Mosel, I. 10 things to know about refugees and displacement. ODI, London, UK (2015) 12 pp.

10 things to know about refugees and displacement

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Published 1 January 2015