“The condition of refugees and refugees from an increasing number of armed conflicts, regional tensions and serious humanitarian crises, also induced by the growing impact of extreme climatic events, becomes increasingly serious. It is a reality that appeals our consciences and calls us to do more for those who are in a condition of fragility and need to affirm the inviolability of each person’s dignity “, the President of the Republic said today, June 20, June 20 Sergio Mattarella in his message on the occasion of the World Refugee Day.
“It is not just a humanitarian question,” continues the president, «It is common legal and moral responsibility. On World Refugee Day, the duty to remember that The protection of the person, in all his condition, is the founding principle of the Italian Republic, heart of the European system and pillar of international law. Italy, also for its geographical location, finds itself firsthand to respond to this global challenge and to face the profound reasons of these phenomena “.
The message continues with a warning: “In this context, the insufficiencies of the international system that cannot fully fulfill the task of protecting these conditions of fragility are measured, Especially in this phase of weakening and laceration of relations between states. The vision of the Italian Republic, based on multilateral cooperation and on dialogue, appears even more precious, with the active involvement of the forces of civil society, for a shared approach capable of offering rapid, concrete and effective answers ».
On June 12, UNHCR, the UN agency for refugees, made known to new data on the flows of people in Fufa in the world. Based on Global Trends Reportt, to date Over 122 million people worldwide are forcibly displaced, Forced to abandon their homes in search of safety and protection in other places and countries. A record number, unprecedented, as the UNHCR high commissioner points out in his message Filippo Grandi.
That adds:“The total failure in putting an end to conflicts – from Sudan to Ukraine, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Gaza – continues to cause unimaginable human suffering. Yet, the innocent people who flee to save their lives while flying the bullets and rain the missiles are unjustly stigmatized, making it more difficult to escape danger and find a place to recover and reconstruct their lives. To worsen an already desperate situation, the brutal cuts to humanitarian aid are suffocating assistance, threatening the lives of millions of people who have a desperate help of help. In this critical moment, it is essential to reaffirm our solidarity with refugees, not only in words, but with urgent actions “.
(Photo Ansa: Palestinian refugees in Lebanon since 1948)
