Seek out The Wider Context

Not only does their suffering frequently go unacknowledged but, in some contexts, they are treated as if their fate is inevitable or somehow their fault. In fact, the largest displacement of people in the last two decades — 38 million people — happened as a result of War on Terror.

Reflect on how popular narratives and media are shaping your view of displaced people. It’s Okay for you to get it wrong — but what’s important is to make the effort to understand the full context of their displacement.