Addressing refugee security - UNHCR

Addressing refugeesecurityOf all the reasons that drive refugees to flee their homes, none is as great as fear. Itmay be fear of direct physical attack, or of a conflict where rape, torture and ethniccleansing are part of military strategy. In their attempts to escape refugees may dodgebullets in a war zone, be chased by human traffickers or risk their lives crossing stormyseas on leaky boats. Even if they survive these dangers and make it to another country,they may find that their fears continue to dog them. The conflict they tried to escapemay have followed them, and their lives and dignity may still be the physical safety of refugees is one of the most pressing concerns ofUNHCR and its partners. The refugee protection regime was created by theinternational community to shelter those fleeing direct threats to their lives. But thisvery fact has meant that refugee protection has always been profoundly affected bylarger security issues.

Security and refugee protection Refugees have always been a by-product of war, which is still the most clearly identifiable and direct threat to national security.

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