The number of people fleeing their home, their country, has accelerated to a level never seen before. In the past five years no fewer than 15 conflicts – some new, some old – have brought unspeakable tragedy and misery to millions across the world.

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By the end of 2019, 79.5 million forcibly displaced worldwide,

26 million

refugees

45.7 million

internally displaced people

4.2 million

asylum-seekers

UNHCR Turkey 2020 Operational Highlights

From Pharmacist to Filmmaker: Malaz Usta

“After arriving in Turkey, I had bigger opportunities, I had a chance to study what I truly loved, I learned the language and started university, again! This time I was in a safe place, away from war.”

Syrian Doctor Mustafa among first to receive COVID-19 vaccine in Turkey according to the vaccination plan

As a Syrian doctor under temporary protection in Turkey who received his vaccination, Doctor Mustafa Lölük says “I advise everyone to receive their shots when it is their turn. This is our responsibility towards one another.”