With 43.7 million refugees worldwide fleeing persecution and violence, their pursuit of safety often leads to severe human rights violations in camps or urban poverty. The debate on how the Global North should respond to this crisis is polarized, with differing opinions on the obligations toward refugees. Achieving a consensus requires finding common ground in beliefs about border control and immigration rights while recognizing the humanitarian obligations to protect those in need. A balanced approach that respects state sovereignty while addressing refugee rights is crucial.
We must reach across divides in current debates to find common ground and base our approach on widely shared commitments. States have a right to control their borders, yet we must recognize obligations to refugees.
The current refugee crisis highlights severe human rights violations, as many live in dangerous conditions, and some risk their lives seeking safety in the Global North.
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