{
  "id": 10973028,
  "title": "UNHCR official to discuss global forced displacement for RAS Korea lecture",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/unhcr-official-to-discuss-global-forced-displacement-for-ras-korea",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T15:37:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20261001/unhcr-official-to-discuss-global-forced-displacement-for-ras-korea-lecture"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Stefan Maier, the deputy representative for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Korea, is set to discuss global forced displacement at a lecture by RAS Korea. In a written interview with The Korea Times, Maier expressed his hope that by 2035, the UNHCR's 50 by 35 vision will have halved the number of refugees who have been displaced for extended periods and are unable to meet their basic needs without humanitarian assistance.\n\nMaier emphasized the interconnected nature of our world, stating that forced displacement may begin locally but often has far-reaching consequences. Conflicts and persecution can uproot millions of people, causing repercussions that extend far beyond the countries and regions where they originate. He provided the example of the arrival of around 550 Yemenis on Jeju Island in 2018. Maier himself had a personal connection to this event, as he worked in Yemen from 2015 to 2017 during the height of a devastating war and humanitarian crisis.\n\nMaier's message highlights the urgent need for action to address the long-term displacement of millions of refugees. By focusing on reducing the number of people reliant on humanitarian assistance, the UNHCR aims to create a more sustainable and resilient future for those affected by forced displacement.",
  "summary": "Stefan Maier hopes to see millions of refugees in long-term displacement move beyond dependence on humanitarian assistance over the next nine years, under the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) \"50 by 35\" vision. \"By 2035, we want to halve the number of refugees who have been displaced for prolonged periods and remain unable to meet their basic needs without humanitarian…",
  "key_points": [
    "UNHCR deputy Stefan Maier to discuss global forced displacement in RAS Korea lecture.",
    "Maier hopes UNHCR's 50 by 35 vision will halve long-term refugee displacement by 2035.",
    "550 Yemenis arrived on Jeju Island in 2018, illustrating displacement's global impact."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "UNHCR official to discuss global forced displacement for RAS Korea lecture",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/unhcr-official-to-discuss-global-forced-displacement-for-ras-korea-10976832",
        "published": "2026-09-30T15:52:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}