World Food Day 2017 – Change the future of migration. Invest in food security and rural development
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ROME, Oct 9 2017 (IPS) – Large movements of people is one of the most complex challenges the world faces today. In recent years there has been a huge increase in the number of people migrating around the world. Why is this happening and do they have a choice of staying in their own homes ?
Addressing migration is an important part of Agenda 2030 and is critical for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
About one-third of all international migrants are aged 15-34 years. Nearly half are women.
The United Nations estimates that more than 60 million, or nearly 1 in 100 people worldwide, have been forced to flee their homes due to increased conflict and political instability. That's more than at any time since the Second World War.
Hunger, poverty, and an increase in extreme weather events linked to climate change are other important factors contributing to the migration challenge
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