According to the Danish Refugee Council, how many additional people are expected to be displaced globally by the end of next year?

The correct answer is 6.7 million.

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• The Danish Refugee Council has projected that 6.7 million additional people will be displaced globally by the end of next year.

Key Points

• The total number of forcibly displaced people worldwide exceeded 117 million in 2024.
• Sudan is expected to account for nearly a third of new displacements due to ongoing conflict.
• Myanmar is projected to see 1.4 million more people forcibly displaced.
• U.S. foreign aid cuts, along with reduced funding from key donors, have impacted refugee support programs.

Additional Information

• Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
  • An international humanitarian organization providing aid to displaced people worldwide.
  • Works across conflict zones and crisis areas to assist refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced persons.
• Global Displacement Trends
  • According to the UNHCR, global displacement has been steadily rising due to conflicts, economic instability, and climate change.
  • Major displacement crises currently include Syria, Afghanistan, Sudan, and Myanmar.
• Impact of Aid Cuts
  • U.S. and international donor cuts have resulted in the closure of critical refugee support programs.
  • Programs for adolescent girls in South Sudan and safe houses for women in Ethiopia have been shut down due to funding shortages.