Amidst issues on the growing numbers of refugees flocking to different countries, not to mention the rising tension between these refugees and the unwilling nation that they were thrown to, USA Today reports that U.S. President Barack Obama is confirmed to host the 2016 Refugee Summit.

The aim of the global summit is to embark on a solid commitment in handling refugees from war-torn countries. On a Twitter post by the United States Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power, she said, "September 2016 refugee summit will follow 9 month effort by US & partners to mobilize new commitments for resettlement, schooling & support."

 

The United Nations said that over 60 million displaced refugees were forced to flee their countries in fear of another World War and in search of a better life in another country.

In an interview with Power with the New York Times, she said that there's a rapid increase in the number of refugees every year, and the international community has been overwhelmingly incapable of containing the numbers. The year 2015 has been plagued by issues on countries unable to accept refugees from Syria.

"This year has shown with painful clarity that our existing systems, approaches and funding are inadequate to the task at hand and to the amount of human suffering that is ongoing," she said.

During the general annual assembly in September, Power confirms that the U.S. will continue to accept refugees in their country. Despite the statement and the country's effort to house at least 70,000 refugees in the past, the question remains on how much more refugees can the U.S. accept.

The cut made on the number of Syrians being accepted in the U.S. started when tension and conflict began in the country. However, most of the cases were due to the lengthy and strict screening of papers before the refugess can enter the U.S.

Syrian refugees have been one of the most displaced citizens in this era, and while they have their high hopes of starting a new life in a different country, there is also the challenge of being accepted in the country where they were brought by fate.

What do you think of the current stand on refugees by the international communities? Are they doing the right thing by setting standards and pushing commitments in order to address the issue? Share your comments below.