The United Nations reports nearly 118 million people worldwide are currently displaced, either as refugees or internally displaced persons. While this figure represents a decrease from 123 million in recent years, the number remains critically high. The reduction is partially attributed to forced returns – deportations and lack of integration opportunities – rather than voluntary repatriation. Conflict and violence remain the primary drivers of displacement, with significant numbers fleeing countries like Afghanistan, Sudan, South Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, and Venezuela. Sudan currently faces the world’s largest refugee crisis, with 9.1 million people displaced. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) aims to halve the number of people in prolonged displacement by 2035, focusing on reducing reliance on humanitarian aid. World Refugee Day, observed annually on June 20th, highlights the challenges and resilience of displaced populations.