Generous aid to Ukraine is diverting resources away from other refugee crises around the world

Even before the current Ukraine crisis, a gap between global humanitarian needs and requisite funding to address them was growing.  

Number of people forcibly displaced in the world crosses 100 million for first time 

Growth driven by Russia-Ukraine war, conflicts in Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo

Almost 5 million refugees in eastern Africa in need of support: UN

Gap between resources and needs has grown along with rise in migrant population

Forced migration: Lack of global political will poses challenge for proper response, says report

By the end of 2020, 86 per cent people displaced across borders lived in countries with developing economies.