We're not villains or victims -- we're people seeking a better life
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Nhial Deng, a South Sudanese refugee, shares his experience of having to flee from his village at 11 years old and sheds light on the crisis displaced people face, particularly as chaos continues to unfold in Afghanistan, and how everyone can do something to make their community more welcoming to refugees.
Discussions on where fleeing Afghans will resettle have dominated the news and made their way into the conversations of everyday people. This is a moment to remember the crisis of 82.4 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, which includes 26.4 million refugees. Although the number of refugees in the world continues to grow at a disturbing rate, their lives remain a mystery to many people. More than anything, the world should know that we are not villains, and we are much more than victims — we are humans.More Related News
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