Global Conversations

Refugee and Migration Crisis

Global Conversations connect faith with the world’s most pressing challenges. Across the Anglican Communion, we are giving voice to our faith – amplifying diverse perspectives, challenging injustice and transforming our world through prayer and practical action.

Advocating for change

The global migration and refugee crisis represents one of the most significant humanitarian challenges of our time.

Millions of people have been forced to leave their homes due to circumstances beyond their control.

– More than 120 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes due to violent persecution, conflict, human rights violations, and events seriously disturbing public order.

– At least 60 million of those forcibly displaced are women and more than 43 million are refugees.

– Over 63 million are internally displaced persons (IDPs).

– 40% of the world’s forcibly displaced people being children.

Refugees are individuals fleeing persecution, war, or violence, while migrants may leave their countries for various reasons including economic hardship, climate change, or the search for better opportunities for their families.

The distinction matters in legal terms, but from a Christian perspective, each person carries inherent dignity as someone created in the image of God.

Join with other Anglicans around the world in advocating for change.

Resources and theology

People on the Move: Resourcing churches respond to refugee and migration crisis – March 2026

A resource equipping churches to welcome and support migrants, refugees and internally displaced people, from the Anglican Alliance and ACO.

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Statement: Joint Reaffirmation of Commitments Toward the Global Compact on Refugees – December 2025

An official ecumenical statement reaffirming the Church’s unified commitment to supporting the Global Compact on Refugees.

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Joint Statement on the 2025 Global Refugee Forum Progress Review – December 2025

Representatives on the Multireligious Council of the UNHCR share a statement about refugee crisis.

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Statement about the refugee crisis amidst rising conflict in the Middle East: ‘Christ calls us to welcome refugees as they face a cycle of violence’ – March 2026

Anglican representatives on the UNHCR share a statement refugee crisis amidst rising conflict in the Middle East.

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ecumenical advocacy

Anglicans and Lutherans affirm their commitment to refugees

A joint statement has been released by the Anglican Communion and the Lutheran World Federation, reaffirming their commitment to work and respond to the growing refugee crisis.

Both traditions recognise the need to reform multilateral systems and are advocating for ‘effective global cooperation’ and ‘sufficient resourcing’ for one of the most vulnerable groups in our societies, remembering that Jesus was once a refugee.

Together, they are calling for ‘increased dialogue between governments, international organisations, and faith actors’ and affirming ‘the need for a multilateral approach, where the countries of the world come together to address the root causes of displacement, including violent conflicts and climate change.’

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Responding to Humanitarian Crisis

In responding to the refugee crisis, it’s vital that organisations work together to protect people, aid those seeking asylum, promote stability, and address the root causes of displacement. At the UN, the Anglican Communion Office advocates for action on the root causes that mean people have to leave (conflict, economic injustice and climate disasters) and for fairer systems to provide for people along their journeys. This includes supporting Anglican churches who provide shelter, education and compassion in their own contexts.

Committed to hospitality amidst displacement, Anglicans are raising their voices globally and locally for justice and dignity.

Anglicans at the UNHRCR: Archbishop Maimbo, Primate of Tanzania is an advocate for refugees, and is a representative for the Anglican Communion on the Multireligious Council for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR).
Calls to governments: We call on governments to invest in early peacebuilding, climate resilience, and stronger legal pathways for refugees, while fostering public empathy through education rather than hostile narratives.
Calls to Anglicans: We call on Anglicans — often directly affected by displacement — to advocate for better refugee care, peacebuilding, and respectful rhetoric, while leveraging companion links and promoting climate justice in their own lives.


Anglican Action

  • Anglican Communion Peace and Justice Network (ACEN)
    The primary network connecting Anglicans for prayer and advocacy, to protect those impacted by conflict.
  • Anglican Alliance
    Connecting churches for relief and development, coordinating the Communion’s response to refugee and migration crisis.
  • Anglicans at the United Nations diplomatic team representing the Communion’s voice on refugee and migration issues at UN summits and global conferences.
  • Anglican Dialogues on Peace
    The Unity, Faith and Order team at the Anglican Communion Office engage in ecumenical work to promote peace and justice.

News & Advocacy

Amplifying the voices of the vulnerable at the United Nations and beyond.

As a recognised voice in global diplomacy, our permanent UN team advocates for vulnerable people at risk of displacement. We ensure those most affected by the crisis have a seat at the decision-making table.