Refugees need international protection because fleeing danger does not end the threat—it shifts it to the border, where safety, rights, and legal status may all be uncertain. By offering protection from forced return and access to basic rights, international protection gives people a real chance to rebuild their lives in dignity.

The global hunger report reveals that progress against food insecurity is possible, but fragile, as conflict, climate shocks, and rising costs continue to leave millions without reliable access to nutritious food. By showing where hunger is worsening and why, the report points to the urgent need for coordinated, long-term solutions.