Survey Reveals Global Support for Refugee Protection Remains Solid
(MENAFN) A recent Ipsos survey, unveiled Wednesday, reveals that worldwide backing for refugees’ right to seek asylum remains solid, even as geopolitical strains escalate and humanitarian funding declines.
Surveying populations across 29 nations, the study shows that 67% of people continue to favor providing shelter to those escaping danger, a figure only marginally lower than last year’s.
Nations such as Sweden, Argentina, the Netherlands, and Australia exhibited particularly high levels of support.
According to Trinh Tu, managing director at Ipsos Public Affairs, "This survey confirms the public's continued commitment to providing refuge, which is encouraging." She also noted, "It’s also clear from our data that there is an urgent need to address the persistent underlying concerns among the public about asylum-seekers' motivations and integration."
Despite widespread backing, skepticism is prevalent. The survey indicates that 62% of respondents think asylum seekers mainly pursue improved economic prospects rather than fleeing violence or persecution. This perception has fueled increased calls for border controls, with 49% endorsing refugee border closures.
Simultaneously, 62% of participants agree that affluent countries hold a moral duty to financially support refugees. Respondents from Indonesia, South Korea, and Türkiye highlighted the critical role international organizations should play, even as funding for entities such as the United Nations faces cuts.
Dominique Hyde, director of external relations at the UN refugee agency, observed, "There's a clear disconnect between compassion and action."
Hyde further noted, "The public still believes in the right to seek safety and wants wealthy nations to do more, but the economic backdrop and global political climate are eroding individual support."
These findings emerge as the global displacement crisis persists, with 122 million people currently uprooted worldwide.
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