namely, the moral commitment of the international community in the name of human solidarity, and the political will, without which no action was possible. UNHCR was required, in the context of its protection and assistance activities to satisfy the genuine needs of refugees, which were not merely material but also spiritual and moral; man needed bread, but he also needed education, care and dignity. 44. The present crisis was a challenge which the international community was duty-bound to take up, not by adopting isolated measures but by undertaking long-term activities. The crisis should also provide an opportunity for thinking about the future. States and peoples should increase their contributions, although at the same time other paths should be explored in an attempt to harness the maximum amount of resources. 45. He assured the High Commissioner of his Government's full and unconditional support and expressed his conviction that the international community would prove capable of mobilizing and meeting the legitimate expectations of millions of human beings living in poverty and distress. 46. Mr. RICUPERO (Brazil) said that in spite of the improvement in the international situation, the number of refugees had not declined nor had their plight been alleviated. His delegation reiterated its full support for the High Commissioner, in the discharge of his mandate, which required him above all to provide protection and assistance to refugees with a view to voluntary repatriation, which remained the most desirable permanent solution. 47. It was xmdeniable that the majority of refugees today were located in developing countries upon which they imposed a heavy burden, particularly the poorest countries. Over the previous decade, the gap between a small group of prosperous countries and a growing number of stagnant or decaying economies had continually widened, and had compounded the refugee problem. Refugee 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the international community's response to a refugee crisis, highlighting the need for long-term activities, support, and assistance. It emphasizes the importance of addressing the spiritual and moral needs of refugees, as well as their material needs. The text also touches on the economic burden that refugees impose on developing countries.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education