They are so recognized precisely because it is too dangerous for them to return home, and they need sanctuary elsewhere. Their situation is often so perilous and intolerable that they cross national borders to seek safety in nearby countries, and thus become internationally recognized as "refugees" with access to assistance from States, UNHCR, and other organizations. ![]() ![]() There were 21.3 million of them worldwide at the end of 2015. Refugees are persons fleeing armed conflict or persecution. The two terms have distinct and different meanings, and confusing them leads to problems for both populations. Yes, there is a difference, and it does matter. But is there a difference between the two, and does it matter? ![]() GENEVA, July 11 (UNHCR) – With more than 65 million people forcibly displaced globally and boat crossings of the Mediterranean still regularly in the headlines, the terms 'refugee' and 'migrant' are frequently used interchangeably in media and public discourse. Refugee or Migrant - word choice matters.
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