With numbers having risen to more than 82 million, the question is no longer if forced displacement will exceed 100 million people – but rather when. The need for preventing conflicts and ensuring that displaced people have access to solutions has never been more pressing than now. The early months of 2021 have offered a glimmer of hope, even as conflict and displacement continue in many parts of the world. The announcement by the US Government to admit more resettled refugees – up to 62,500 in 2021 and up to 125,000 in 2022 – will provide solutions to more of the world’s most vulnerable refugees, especially if other countries follow suit. Another positive step is the Government of Colombia’s announcement in February 2021 to grant temporary protection status to more than one million Venezuelans. Many more such symbols of solidarity and responsibility-sharing are needed to fulfil the rights, needs and, where possible, hopes of the displaced people around the world – and also realize the vision of the Global Compact on Refugees.

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