4. Addressing Refugees and Displacement
In 1946, the United Nations established the International Refugee Organization (IRO) to address the plight of millions displaced by World War II. The IRO’s mandate included repatriation and resettlement, providing a coordinated international response to humanitarian crises. This initiative demonstrated the effectiveness of collective action in managing large-scale displacement and laid the groundwork for future international refugee protection efforts (unhcr.org).
