The Urbanization of the World's Refugees

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia UNHCR estimates that as many as half of the 10.5 million refugees under its mandate now live in urban areas.
Zalmai / UNHCR

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
UNHCR estimates that as many as half of the 10.5 million refugees under its mandate now live in urban areas. These young women are waiting to be registered at a UNHCR office that assists asylum-seekers and other displaced persons.

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