World Refugee Day: The search for a land of freedom
Every day, people around the world make the difficult decision to leave their countries in search of safety and better lives. Forced to flee their home because of war, violence or persecution, often without warning, these refugees leave behind family members and friends, and most of their belongings. Their hope of arriving safely is often dashed by experiences of trauma or torture at the other end
Curated By: Madhu Kapparath
A young refugee is led away from a clash between migrants and authorities at a camp near the town of Diavata in northern Greece. Over half of the nearly 22.5 million refugees are under the age of 18. According to the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNRA), there are over 170,000 children travelling without any parents, having separated from them or lost them to violence. They are left with no choice but to endure long journeys to safety on their own.
