Afghanistan Situation

Afghanistan Situation

On 3 October 2023, Pakistan’s national Apex Committee endorsed a plan to repatriate over a million foreigners without valid documents, largely Afghans. Announcing the plan, Pakistan’s Minister of Interior said that an ultimatum has been issued to illegal foreigners residing in Pakistan, requiring them to leave the country by 1 November.

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Ukraine Refugee Situation

Ukraine Refugee Situation

The full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has caused massive civilian casualties and the destruction of civilian infrastructure, forcing people to flee their homes seeking safety, protection and assistance. Since February 2022, millions of refugees from Ukraine have crossed borders into neighbouring countries, and millions more have been forced to flee within the country. They are in need of protection and support. In light of the emergency and the scale of humanitarian needs, an inter-agency regional refugee response is being carried out, in support of the efforts of refugee-hosting countries. The Regional Refugee Response Plan brings together national authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, as well as civil society organisations and focuses on supporting host country governments to ensure the inclusion of refugees, with full access to their rights, in line with international standards. It also prioritizes the provision of critical protection services and humanitarian assistance.

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Sudan Situation

Sudan Situation

Since the start of the conflict in Sudan in mid-April, large numbers of civilians have been forced to flee, including people who were already internally displaced and refugees from other countries who had sought safety in Sudan. Hundreds of thousands of people have fled into neighbouring countries or returned home in adverse circumstances – notably to the Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia and South Sudan. Others self-relocated within Sudan.

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Syria Regional Refugee Response

Syria Regional Refugee Response

Million of Syrians, many of them displaced for over a decade, have sought refuge in Türkiye, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, and Egypt. The protracted nature of the conflict, which has resulted in one of the world's largest refugee crises, has strained public infrastructure and services in host countries.

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DRC Situation

DRC Situation

Decades of clashes between armed groups, widespread violations of human rights, and devastating incidents of gender-based violence have displaced more than 6.1 million people within the DRC

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Afghanistan Situation

Afghanistan Situation

Ukraine Refugee Situation

Ukraine Refugee Situation

Sudan Situation

Sudan Situation

Syria Regional Refugee Response

Syria Regional Refugee Response

DRC Situation

DRC Situation

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11 Oct 2024

From Stateless to Citizens: the journey of the Shona community in Kenya

This policy brief examines the socioeconomic progress of the Shona community in Kenya since gaining citizenship in 2020-21. Previously stateless, the Shona faced barriers to formal employment, financial services, and social protection. Citizenship has enabled 86% of the community to obtain national IDs and significantly increased financial inclusion, with bank account ownership rising from 9% to 35%. Health insurance coverage has nearly tripled, and overall economic participation has improved. Despite these gains, the Shona community’s employment rates remain below pre-pandemic levels, particularly for women. The report provides policy recommendations to further support the Shona and other stateless communities globally, highlighting the transformative power of legal recognition. Cite as: Rahman, Masud; Okute, Samwel Ochieng; Fix, Jedediah Rooney (October 2024). From Stateless to Citizens: the journey of the Shona community in Kenya (English). Nairobi: UNHCR.
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