'The reality is that the gap between the needs of refugees and the support for them continues to grow,' David Miliband writes for CNNOpinion
David Miliband, president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former foreign secretary of the United Kingdom. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own. View more opinion at CNN.
One year ago, 181 nations gathered in Marrakech to sign the Global Refugee Compact, hailed at the time as a historic framework for a more equitable way for the world to support refugees. This week, world leaders are gathering in Geneva for the Global Refugee Forum to assess progress made since the signing.
David MilibandThe reality is that the gap between the needs of refugees and the support for them continues to grow. The number of refugees worldwide has grown to nearly 26 million, reflecting new waves of displacement from places like Venezuela, which have added to the toll of longer-term conflicts from Afghanistan to Syria and South Sudan.Some countries have stepped up. Ethiopia's new Refugee Proclamation facilitates greater freedom of movement and access to school and work.
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