Gary E. Machlis

Jun 13, 2024 | science.org | Juhyuk Park |Yang Liu |Gary E. Machlis

Since 2001, the United Nations has designated 20 June as World Refugee Day. It seeks to raise awareness of refugees—currently estimated to be more than 114 million persons internally displaced, exiled, or on the move—and the often-harsh conditions they confront around the world. Among them are scientists, giving the scientific community a special responsibility to protect and support these colleagues.