Why The Documentation of The Refugee Crisis is Even More Important Today

Did you know that one in 69 people on our planet have been displaced in 2024? If you look at the total, that is about 120 million, or 1. 5% of the world's population, that is forced to flee their homes.

These are the statistics shared by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) a few months ago, and per the reports, the numbers have tripled when compared to the past decade. With the fresh onset of violence and persecution of Sudanese, Palestinians, Rohingya, Afghans, Syrians, and Ukrainians, it seems impossible for the number to reduce any time soon. In the face of such tragedies, the role of a photographer has become even more vital than before. Let us explain how. .

2025-1-20 11:00