An increasing number of people are driven from their homes by crises such as conflict, political instability, climate change, and economic hardship. A record 122 million people are forcibly displaced and – in an increasingly urbanizing world – displacement is becoming an urban phenomenon.
Over 60% of internally displaced persons, refugees, and migrants are seeking refuge in cities, putting pressure on local systems. This is accelerating urban growth, while changing territories significantly; making urban crisis response and urban displacement a timely focus for the 2025 World Habitat Day.
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