The number of people who have been forcibly displaced is now more than double the number 10 years ago, and the most since World War II. There are many reasons for flight, including war, persecution, conflict, natural disaster, destitution and repression.
With health and well-being jeopardized, the lives of the most vulnerable can be at risk. The majority are internally displaced people (IDPs), meaning they haven't crossed a border and have stayed within their country.
MSF teams work alongside people on the move at their points of arrival or during the treacherous journeys they undertake, inside and outside their countries.
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Over 100 deaths at sea in one week as European States look away
"It's extremely volatile" – people in Cabo Delgado continue to flee violence
Reports & Analysis
Unprotected: Report on violence and lack of protection for civilians in CAR
Uncertain life situation leads to mental health distress among asylum seekers
‘No one was left’ - Death and Violence Against the Rohingya
MSF-Analysis articles on Migration & Refugees
European policies dramatically worsened the so-called 2015 “refugee crisis”
MSF denounces the sexual violence against migrants travelling to Europe
Lack of maternal healthcare puts refugee women at risk in Malaysia
EU must increase scrutiny on border force activities in Balkan countries
MSF condemns appalling conditions for migrants abandoned in Assamaka
Providing animal-assisted psychological support to victims of violence in Mexico
Appeal lodged against illegitimate detention of MSF rescue ship
Cuts to refugees’ food rations will have severe health impact