Despite achievements in basic education and health provision in recent years, the Latin America and Caribbean region is characterised by persistent and severe levels of poverty and some of the highest levels of inequality in the world. Corruption by political elites is widespread, organised political violence persists, and many governments are failing to address poverty and social injustice. Marginalised groups, such as poor young people, lack the capacity to participate in political processes. The region also hosts a high number of refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced people. Over 20 million people from Latin America and the Caribbean live outside their country of birth, many leaving to escape poverty and limited employment options in their country.