European Commission says EU supports refugees and hosts
Key points
Supports refugees, asylum seekers and host communities
Provides humanitarian aid and long-term solutions
TL;DR
Recognises strength of more than 117 million people displaced globally.
States the EU and its Member States are the world's leading humanitarian donor supporting refugees, asylum seekers and host communities.
Notes temporary protection for more than 4.8 million people fleeing Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
Lists humanitarian responses in Sudan, Gaza, Lebanon, Venezuela, Afghanistan, Cuba, Haiti, Myanmar and the Democratic Republic of Congo and references the Joint Communication on Humanitarian Action and the European Asylum and Migration Management Strategy.
Original text
European Commission - Statement Joint statement by the European Commission and the High Representative ahead of World Refugee Day Brussels, 19 June 2026 On World Refugee Day, we will recognise the strength and resilience of the more than 117 million people displaced globally. Forced from their homes by conflict, persecution, violence and human rights violations, they continue to demonstrate extraordinary courage in r...
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