The “Master Plan Mission” from UNHCR Geneva was in Gambella from 20-29 October to test the new master plan tool kit and to assist in identifying new camp site.

The 16 Days of Activism to End Violence against Women was launched in all refugee camps in Gambella region on 25 November.

The campaign for the expression of interest by refugees to relocate to Pugnido refugee camp commenced at Pagak entry point.

UNHCR started the relocation of about 3,000 South Sudanese refugees who have been staying at Pagak entry point to Pugnido refugee camp.

UNHCR conducted 2014 Code of Conduct (COC) training session for all Staff in Gambella Sub-Office and at Nyin Nyang Field Office.

An information campaign to kick-start refugee relocation from Pamdong transit center to Pugnido Refugee camp was conducted.

The international Day of Person with Disability was celebrated during the week of 30-Nov to 08 December in the refugee camps in Gambella region.

UNHCR South Sudan at a glance. Despite the ongoing conflict in South Sudan, there are 247,281 recognized refugees in South Sudan as of 01 December 2014. The Sudanese who are mainly found in Unity and Upper Nile State make up 91 % of the total refugee population. The DR Congolese, Ethiopians and refugees from the Central African Republic are mainly in Central and Western Equatoria, with some Ethiopians also living in Jonglei State. Most refugees were recognized prima facie after mass arrival.

The trend of daily arrivals from Nadapal has declined significantly over past months to an average of 50 arrivals per week.UNHCR KK team is monitoring closely.

The DRC ( Danish Refugees Council ) Head of Communications and Fundraising Mr. Peter Hermann Kamph based in Denmark visited Kakuma from 5th – 9th January.