REFUGEE
A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war or violence. A refugee has a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group. Most likely, they cannot return home or are afraid to do so. War and ethnic, tribal and religious violence are leading causes of refugees fleeing their countries.
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52% of all refugees and other people in need of international protection come from just three countries: Syria, Ukraine, and Afghanistan.
More than 13.100 refugee in Indonesia
7.147 are in Jakarta
and surrounding area
Refugee in Indonesia
Indonesia hosts more than 13,100 persons of concern to UNHCR, including 9,991 refugees and 3,158 asylum-seekers. Most of the persons of concern to UNHCR in Indonesia are from Afghanistan (57%), Somalia (10%) and Myanmar (5%).
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Refugees and asylum seekers in Indonesia live in urban settings in several cities in Indonesia including Jakarta, greater Jakarta area, Aceh, Medan, Pekanbaru, Tanjung Pinang, Batam, Semarang, Surabaya, Denpasar, Makassar, Kupang and others. 27% of the persons of concern are children, while 73% are adults (25% women and 75% men).
Kazimi & Talib
Kazimi & Talib shares his poignant tale, illustrating his fervent dedication to education. His passion stems from the belief that education is the key to empowerment and societal change. His story reflects the transformative impact of learning and underscores the importance of educational opportunities for all.