Since the Syrian Revolution emerged in March of 2011 and the war began not long after, the dangers of war, fear of persecution, and destroyed infrastructure has forced millions out of their homes and their country. Because the number of those fleeing has climbed dramatically over the past six years, I put together an infographic to illustrate the current state of the refugee resettlement, according to recent UNHCR data and reports. While this has been deemed the largest refugee and displacement crisis of our time, it’s important to keep informed and know the facts to fully understand the magnitude of the impact.
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