‘When Peace Fails, People Move’, Refugee Chief Tells Third Committee, as More than 117 Million Forced from Their Homes
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Over 117 million people have been forced from their homes by conflict, violence and persecution, the United Nations refugee chief warned the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) today, as dwindling humanitarian resources strain assistance to displaced populations and host countries.
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- “Over 117 million people have been forced from their homes by conflict, violence and persecution, the United Nations refugee chief warned the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) today, as dwindling humanitarian resources strain assistance to displaced populations and host countries.”
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- Original: https://press.un.org/en/2026/gashc4456.doc.htm
- Published 2026-11-04 23:12:15 UTC
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