2015 Quote by Thomas L Friedman
““Globally, 1 in every 122 humans is now either a refugee, internally displaced, or seeking asylum. If this were the population of a country, the report said, it would be the size of the world's twenty-fourth biggest.””
About This Quote
Source Report: UN Refugee Statistics, 2020
A massive number of people are displaced; if treated as a country, it would rank 24th in size.
In simple terms: Millions are refugees; they’d be a large country if counted.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the scale of global displacement.
Themes
humanitarian
displacement
scale
Mood
empathetic
urgent
Type
informative
advocacy
When to use this quote
- policy making
- humanitarian aid
- media coverage
- education curricula
Key Concepts
International relations
demographics
Questions to Reflect On
- What can individuals do to help?
- How does framing affect public perception?
A Different Perspective
Numbers can be abstract; personal stories matter too.
