The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) Agency has urged other countries to come up and offer more resettlement places for refugees all over the world.

In a statement released on September 29, 2023, the UN refugees agency pointed out the global need for safe and legal pathways for those displaced by different circumstances.

UNHCR has asked other nations to increase their efforts, pointing out that the United States has made tremendous progress in extending the life-saving solution of resettlement to more refugees who are in precarious situations.

UNHCR appreciated the US for its decision to admit up to 125,000 refugees for resettlement over the fiscal year beginning October 2023.

It added that, UNHCR would continue to support the US government, Civil Society Organizations and refugees to make the program a success in the coming year.

“This remarkable demonstration of compassion and leadership will provide many people forced to flee away from home, an opportunity and a place to rebuild their lives in safety and dignity,” Matthew Reynolds, the UNHCR Representative to the United States and the Caribbean said.

He added that, the action will save and transform many lives and give hope to people suffering.

In 2021, an estimated 1.44 million persons were projected to be in need of resettlement.