Reinickendorf: Mayor takes stock of the World Refugee Day 2025

Reinickendorf: Mayor takes stock of the World Refugee Day 2025

Reinickendorf, Berlin, Deutschland - on June 21, as part of the World Refugee Day, Reinickendorf's district mayor Emine Demirbüken-Wegner (CDU) dealt with the emergency situation in an intercultural center of the BKK Linde. The event was committed by the Sport- und Kulturverein Salam e.V. and other players, such as Benn Wittenau Süd. It became clear that millions of people worldwide have to leave their homes worldwide, where the group of people in need of protection was given a voice. The mayor positioned Reinickendorf as a place of arrival, hope and new beginning, which illuminates the local integration fee.

Demirbüken-Wegner clearly spoke out for an attitude of openness, participation and respect. She explained that integration begins primarily with personal encounters - a guiding principle that became tangible during the event.

the global number of refugees

A deeper look at the global situation shows that the number of refugees and internal displaced people has risen from 45 million to alarming 123.2 million since 2012. This means that in 2024 every 65th people worldwide was fleeting. The number of asylum seekers has almost doubled and today amounts to around 8.4 million. Following special attention to the UNHCR data, which not only take into account refugees, but also stateless and other groups in need of protection-a request for the Geneva Refugee Convention.

The reports created in 2024 also show that 66 percent of all refugees are in so -called "ongoing escape situations" and 67 percent live near their home country. Countries with low and medium -sized incomes in particular take up most of the refugees. Germany, with almost 2.7 million refugees, has 43 percent from Ukraine.

The numbers from Ukraine and beyond

The situation in Ukraine is particularly worrying. Since the beginning of the invasion in 2022, a total of 3.6 million people have been sold within the country. The UNHCR has recorded the highest number of returnees for over 20 years last year, but the situation remains tense, which shows the immediate need to support.

In 2024, the year has also recorded the highest death figures among refugees for years, with 8,938 deaths, including 2,452 people on the Mediterranean, although this is a decrease of over 20 percent compared to the previous year.

In a shocking trend, conflicts, such as the civil war in Sudan since April 2023, lead to enormous migration movements. In April 2025, 11.3 million people within the country were on the run, while almost 4 million fled from the country. This example impressively shows how tragic violence and persecution directly influence the life of millions of people.

summarized, the events and reports from UNHCR underline the urgency of effective support and integration for refugees who often come to new countries with hopes and concerns. Reinickendorf is a positive example of how open encounters and respectful reception can make a contribution to integration.