Living under the constant threat of violence has a lasting effect -- even after you escape from danger, says writer and refugee advocate Zarlasht Halaimzai. One of the millions of people worldwide who have been forcibly displaced by conflict, Halaimzai now helps others overcome the devastation of war. In this poignant, vital talk, she articulates the lingering trauma of being expendable -- and shares how belonging to a community can help bring back feelings of long-lost safety.

Zarlasht Halaimzai: What it's like to be a war refugee

What it's like to be a war refugee

The stark reality: over 420 million children grow in conflict zones, facing violence as a norm, altering their very essence.

Living in a war zone leaves an indelible mark; 420 million children grow up where violence is normal, shaping their entire lives.

For 84 million displaced people, the dream isn't wealth but safety; a stable life far from the fears of violence and upheaval.