By next year, there will be 6.7 million more people displaced worldwide, an aid group warns

As humanitarian funding cuts continue, an aid group predicts that there could be 6.7 million more people displaced globally next year.

The Danish Refugee Council estimates that 6.7 million additional people will be forcibly displaced by the end of next year, causing the globe to prepare for a spike in displacement. This concerning prediction is made at a time when major contributors, particularly the US, are drastically reducing their contributions to humanitarian causes.

Over 117 million people have already been displaced, according to a report released last year by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Experts caution that things are likely to get worse because of the ongoing conflicts, climate change, and economic instability that are making global challenges worse.

The projected increase of displacement emphasizes how urgently ongoing international assistance is required. However, recent cuts to funding make it extremely difficult to give people in need access to essential services like food, shelter, and medical treatment. Without sufficient funding, millions of people may experience worsening conditions, increasing the likelihood of protracted humanitarian crises, according to aid agencies.

Advocacy for ongoing financing and creative solutions to alleviate forced relocation is crucial as the world community struggles with these issues. If nothing is done right away, the increasing number of displaced people can end up in worse situations with little access to the help they sorely need.