More than 100 days into the Israel-Hamas war, over 1.9 million people have been internally displaced — facing a lack of shelter, food security, and access to critical services. In the last decade, refugee numbers have surged with conflicts in Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Gaza. Here, we discuss the complexities and distinctions between refugees and internally displaced people.
This conversation was recorded on Feb. 1, 2024.
Elizabeth Ferris, Ph.D.
Nonresident Fellow, Baker Institute; Research Professor, Institute for the Study of International Migration, Georgetown University
Kelsey P. Norman, Ph.D.
Director, Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees Program and Fellow for the Middle East, Baker Institute
Ana Martín Gil
Research Manager, Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East, Baker Institute
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