The old politics of blaming refugees: insights from Dunya Aslam Khan’s 20 years on the frontlines

After two decades working with displaced families, Dunya Aslam Khan has witnessed the human cost of conflict, climate crises, and forced migration up close. Her experience reveals a troubling pattern: while refugees flee unimaginable loss, their stories are often reshaped into political talking points — from global flashpoints to national debates in countries like Australia.

Duniya Aslam Khan with a group of Afghan refugee children Credit: Duniya Aslam Khan

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Today’s conversation draws on the experience of Dunya Aslam Khan, who has spent more than two decades with UNHCR working closely with displaced families. She has witnessed, firsthand, the lives of those forced to flee by war, climate change, and crisis — and reflects on how the number of uprooted people worldwide has reached unprecedented levels.

Her insights remind us that migration is not just a global challenge — it is a deeply human story, one that connects us all.

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