‘Brazil is an example for the world in these times of humanitarian protection restrictions,’ says director of ACNUR

Raquel Work, Director of the Agency For refugees (), praised Brazil’s performance in the reception of refugees, highlighting the country as an example of opening and integration in a global scenario marked by humanitarian restrictions. In times of wars and conflicts, Brazil stands out for its open doors policy, currently housing about 800,000 refugees and people with humanitarian residence. These individuals come from over 150 nationalities, with a significant number of Venezuelans, Haitians, Afghans, Syrians and Iraqis. Operation welcomed in Roraima is one of the main reception programs, especially for Venezuelans who escape the humanitarian crisis in his country.

In addition, Brazil recently launched a community sponsorship program for Afghan, reinforcing its commitment to the protection of vulnerable people. The country not only receives refugees, but also stands out in the integration of these individuals, with the active participation of civil society and the private sector. Brazilian companies, in partnership with the Global Pact and the Refugee Company Forum, have offered training courses, jobs and microcredit, benefiting M

of 12,000 refugees. Socioeconomic integration is seen as one of the most impact areas, with companies directly recruiting in Roraima and taking workers to regions with labor shortages.

However, despite the advances, work points to significant challenges, such as ignorance on the refugee’s agenda and the impact of climate change. Currently, more than 120 million people are displaced worldwide, many in areas of high risk of climate disasters. In Brazil, refugees face additional difficulties due to the lack of support networks and ignorance of local laws. In Rio Grande do Sul, for example, 40,000 refugees were again displaced by floods after fleeing conflicts in their home countries.

*With information from Patricia Campos

*Report produced with the aid of AI