Global Centre for Pluralism: Welcoming Refugees into Pluralistic Societies
June 20, 2024 | Canada
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees’ (UNHCR) most recent Global Trends Report tells us that there are 117.3 million forcibly displaced peoples across the globe as of 2023. Forcibly displaced peoples have faced persecution, climate emergencies, and an overall lack of safety in their home region. The number of displaced peoples has doubled in the last decade, quickly changing the social dynamics of many countries worldwide.
The global movement of people has resulted in societal changes in Global Pluralism Monitor-assessed countries. Societies and institutions can choose to respond to these changes in ways that foster mutual respect and understanding among groups. Findings across Monitor reports indicate that refugees and migrants often experience xenophobia from local populations and exclusion from national programs and services. However, policy commitments, trends towards greater acceptance of diversity and civil society’s efforts to welcome newcomers and protect refugee rights offer hope for a more pluralistic future for refugees.
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