Immigration Quote by David Miliband
““Together the top ten refugee-hosting countries account for only 2.5 percent of global income. 5 They are poor or at best middle-income countries. Turkey has 2.9 million registered refugees; Pakistan, 1.4 million; Lebanon, 1 million; Iran and Uganda, around 1 million apiece; Ethiopia, 0.8 million; and so on. 6 In Lebanon one in four people is a refugee from Syria, Palestine, or Iraq. 7 This is the reality of the global refugee crisis today: it is concentrated in the poorer parts of the world. Europe, accounting for more than 20 percent of global income, has 11 percent of the world’s refugees. The United States, with 25 percent of global income, has 1 percent of the world’s refugees. 8””
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN High‑Level Dialogue on Refugees, 2015
Refugee populations are disproportionately hosted by low‑income nations, while wealthier countries host few.
In simple terms: Poor countries bear most refugee burdens.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for equitable global responsibility.
Themes
global inequality
refugee crisis
humanitarian aid
policy
migration
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
advocacy
informational
When to use this quote
- policy discussions
- NGO planning
- public awareness campaigns
- government budgeting
Key Concepts
justice
solidarity
international law
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies could increase wealthier nations’ contributions?
- How can citizens influence refugee support?
A Different Perspective
Political resistance may hinder resource redistribution.
