42: Forced Displacement Amid Global Conflict

More than 100 days into the Israel-Gaza conflict, over 1.9 million people have been internally displaced — facing a lack of shelter, food security, and access to critical services. In the last decade, refugee numbers have surged with conflicts in Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Palestine. Here, we discuss the complexities and distinctions between refugees and internally displaced people.

Discussants:

• Ana Martin Gil, Research Manager, Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East, Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy

• Kelsey Norman, Director, Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees Program, Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy

• Elizabeth Ferris, Non-resident Fellow, Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy; Research Professor, Institute for the Study of International Migration, Georgetown University 

This episode was recorded on February 1, 2024.