Why do refugees flee their homes?

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Since the First World War, countless lives have been shattered by conflict. Refugees across the globe have had to leave their homes and make journeys to settle somewhere else. This is still happening today. Currently, the United Nations estimates that over 79 million people globally have been forced from their homes by conflict and persecution. But what drives this displacement? Why do people leave their homes? 0:00 Intro 1:04 Destruction 2:11 Persecution 3:48 Social Breakdown 5:06 Forced to flee 6:24 Conclusion Through two major exhibitions, a new artistic commission and a series of immersive events, IWM’s Refugees season will unlock the personal stories of people forced to flee their homes and those who work to support them. Find out more about the Refugees: Forced to Flee exhibition at IWM London - https://www.iwm.org.uk/events/refugees-forced-to-flee Follow IWM on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/I_W_M Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imperialwarmuseums Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iwm.london Creative Commons Attribution: AWar-Rugs-027 by Nigel Lendon // CC BY-SA 3.0 Collection Till Passow Battle for Bagram in 2001 by Weltalf // CC BY-SA 3.0 Afghan carpet modern by Adrian Michael // CC BY-SA 2.0 Mujahideen in Kunar, Afghanistan by Erwin Lux // CC BY-SA 3.0

Published 2020-09-02 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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