Beyond the borders: understanding the true definition of a refugee

What does it mean to be a refugee? - Benedetta Berti and Evelien Borgman · 5:43 · Video: TED-Ed · Watch at the source

In short: With 60 million people forced to flee their homes due to violence and persecution, the distinction between displaced persons and refugees is vital to understanding the global crisis.

This video explores the nuances of forced migration. While many people flee war and persecution, the majority are actually Internally Displaced Persons, who remain within their own national borders. In contrast, the term 'refugee' specifically refers to those who have sought safety outside of their home country.

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