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Last updated 31 Mar 2021
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Refugees and asylum-seekers in Tunisia by Country of Origin JSON  .CSV 
Country of origin Source Data date Population
Côte d'Ivoire UNHCR, Government 31 Mar 2021
  40.5% 		3,119
Syrian Arab Rep. UNHCR, Government 31 Mar 2021
  28.0% 		2,157
Others UNHCR, Government 31 Mar 2021
  10.8% 		833
Guinea UNHCR, Government 31 Mar 2021
  4.6% 		355
Cameroon UNHCR, Government 31 Mar 2021
  4.0% 		309
Sudan UNHCR, Government 31 Mar 2021
  3.8% 		290
Eritrea UNHCR, Government 31 Mar 2021
  3.2% 		249
Libya UNHCR, Government 31 Mar 2021
  2.9% 		220
Somalia UNHCR, Government 31 Mar 2021
  2.1% 		161


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    UNHCR MENA COVID-19 Emergency Response Update #17, 1 - 31 March 2021

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    UNHCR Tunisia Operational Update - March 2021

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    Highlights of UNHCR Operation in Tunisia during March 2021
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    UNHCR Tunisia Mixed Movements Dashboard - March 2021

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    Mapping of CwC Activities along the Central Mediterranean Route

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    UNHCR MENA COVID-19 Emergency Response Update #17, 1 - 31 March 2021

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    UNHCR MENA Report – COVID-19 Vaccinations: Update #2, 24 March 2021

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    UNHCR MENA COVID-19 Emergency Response Update #16, 1 - 28 February 2021

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    UNHCR Tunisia Mixed Movements Dashboard - March 2021

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    UNHCR Tunisia Registration Factsheet - March 2021

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    Statistic report of refugees and asylum seekers in Tunisia
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    UNHCR Tunisia Registration Factsheet - February 2021

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    Statistic report of refugees and asylum seekers in Tunisia
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    UNHCR Tunisia Mixed Movements Dashboard - February 2021

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    UNHCR Tunisia Mixed Movements Dashboard - January 2021

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    UNHCR Tunisia Mixed Movements Dashboard - March 2021

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    UNHCR Tunisia Registration Factsheet - March 2021

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    Statistic report of refugees and asylum seekers in Tunisia
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    UNHCR Tunisia Registration Factsheet - February 2021

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    Statistic report of refugees and asylum seekers in Tunisia
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    UNHCR Tunisia Mixed Movements Dashboard - February 2021

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    UNHCR Tunisia Mixed Movements Dashboard - January 2021

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    UNHCR Tunisia COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan

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    UNHCR Tunisia COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan
    Published: 28 May 2020 (11 months ago)
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    UNHCR Tunisia Operatio Map - March 2021

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    The map of UNHCR Tunisia Operation
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    UNHCR Tunisia Operation Map - February 2021

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    The map of UNHCR Tunisia Operation
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    UNHCR Tunisia Operation Map - January 2021

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    The map of UNHCR Tunisia Operation
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    UNHCR Tunisia Operation Map - December 2020

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    The map of UNHCR Tunisia Operation
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    UNHCR Tunisia Operation Map - November 2020

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    The map of UNHCR Tunisia Operation
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    UNHCR Tunisia COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan

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    UNHCR Tunisia COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan
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    UNHCR Tunisia - Mixed Migration Dashboard - May 2019

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    Overview of Mixed Movements Profiling
    Published: 31 May 2019 (1 year ago)
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    UNHCR Tunisia - Mixed Migration Dashboard - April 2019

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    Overview of Mixed Movements Profiling
    Published: 30 April 2019 (2 years ago)
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    Mixed Migration Profiling - Key Findings

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    A dashboard showing and contextualizing data from UNHCR's profiling in the context of mixed migration in Tunisia.
    Published: 27 September 2018 (2 years ago)
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    Tunisia: Mixed Migration Profiling 30 June 2018

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    A dashboard showing and contextualizing data from UNHCR's profiling in the context of mixed migration in Tunisia.
    Published: 30 June 2018 (2 years ago)
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    المفوضية السامية للأمم المتحدة لشؤون اللاجئين وشركائها في تونس يباشرون بتوزيع 95،000 قطعة ملابس تبرعت بها شركة UNIQLO للاجئين، طالبي اللجوء ...

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    UNHCR and partners in Tunisia start distributing 95,000 pieces of clothing donated by UNIQLO for refugees and host community members in Tun...

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    National Press Release
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    Le HCR et le Ministère des Affaires Sociales signent un protocole d’accord pour l’assistance aux réfugiés et demandeurs d’asile en Tunisie.

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    Communique de presse - FR - ARB
    Published: 2 December 2020 (5 months ago)
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    Le Haut-Commissariat des Nations Unies pour les réfugiés (HCR) est attristé par la mort d'un enfant dans un centre pour demandeurs d'asile à...

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    UNHCR saddened by death of a child in a Center for Asylum Seekers in Medenine

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    Published: 26 August 2020 (8 months ago)
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    UNHCR MENA - Regional Cash Assistance Update for 2020

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    UNHCR MENA report – Quarterly Regional Cash Assistance Monitoring Update (Q1)

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    Published: 16 July 2020 (10 months ago)
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    UNHCR Tunisia - World Refugee Day 2020

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    Report of the WRD 2020 activities in Tunisia
    Published: 30 June 2020 (10 months ago)
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    UNHCR: Regional Bureau for West and Central Africa Education Newsletter #13

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    Published: 13 December 2019 (1 year ago)
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    UNHCR MENA - Regional Cash Assistance Update for 2020

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    UNHCR MENA report – Quarterly Regional Cash Assistance Monitoring Update (Q1)

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    Published: 16 July 2020 (10 months ago)
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    UNHCR Tunisia Operational Update - November 2020

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    Highlights of UNHCR Operation in Tunisia during November 2020
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    UNHCR Tunisia Operational Update - August 2020

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    Highlights of UNHCR Operation in Tunisia during August 2020
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    UNHCR Tunisia Operational Update - July 2020

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    Highlights of UNHCR Operation in Tunisia during July 2020
    Published: 31 July 2020 (9 months ago)
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    UNHCR Tunisia Operational Update - July 2019

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    Highlights of UNHCR Operation in Tunisia during June 2019
    Published: 31 July 2019 (1 year ago)
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    UNHCR MENA COVID-19 Emergency Response Update #17, 1 - 31 March 2021

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    UNHCR MENA COVID-19 Emergency Response Update #17, 1 - 31 March 2021
    Published: 6 May 2021 (13 days ago)
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    UNHCR MENA COVID-19 Emergency Response Report, March - December 2020

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    UNHCR MENA COVID-19 Emergency Response Report, March - December 2020
    Published: 22 April 2021 (27 days ago)
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    UNHCR MENA Report – COVID-19 Vaccinations: Update #2, 24 March 2021

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    UNHCR MENA Report – COVID-19 Vaccinations: Update #2, 24 March 2021
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    UNHCR MENA COVID-19 Emergency Response Update #16, 1 - 28 February 2021

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    UNHCR MENA COVID-19 Emergency Response Update #16, 1 - 28 February 2021
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    UNHCR Tunisia Operational Update - February 2021

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    Highlights of UNHCR Operation in Tunisia during February 2021
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    UNHCR Tunisia Operational Update - February 2021

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    Highlights of UNHCR Operation in Tunisia during February 2021
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    UNHCR Tunisia Operational Update - March 2021

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    Highlights of UNHCR Operation in Tunisia during March 2021
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    UNHCR Operational Update - January 2021

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    Highlights of UNHCR Operation in Tunisia during January 2021
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    UNHCR Tunisia Operational Update - December 2020

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    Highlights of UNHCR Operation in Tunisia during December 2020
    Published: 31 December 2020 (4 months ago)
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    UNHCR Tunisia Operational Update - November 2020

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    Highlights of UNHCR Operation in Tunisia during November 2020
    Published: 30 November 2020 (5 months ago)
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    UNHCR Tunisia Mixed Movements Dashboard - March 2021

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    Overview of Mixed Movements Profiling
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    UNHCR Tunisia Registration Factsheet - March 2021

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    Statistic report of refugees and asylum seekers in Tunisia
    Published: 31 March 2021 (1 month ago)
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    UNHCR Tunisia Registration Factsheet - February 2021

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    Statistic report of refugees and asylum seekers in Tunisia
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    UNHCR Tunisia Mixed Movements Dashboard - February 2021

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    Overview of Mixed Movements Profiling
    Published: 28 February 2021 (2 months ago)
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    UNHCR Tunisia Mixed Movements Dashboard - January 2021

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    Overview of Mixed Movements Profiling
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    UNHCR Tunisia Operational Overview - February 2019

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    A two-page overview identifying strategic priorities and setting out operational data and selected achievements.
    Published: 28 February 2019 (2 years ago)
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    UNHCR Tunisia Operational Overview - January 2019

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    A two-page overview identifying strategic priorities and setting out operational data and selected achievements.
    Published: 31 January 2019 (2 years ago)
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    UNHCR Tunisia Operational Overview - November 2018

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    A two-page overview identifying UNHCR Tunisia's strategic priorities and setting out operational data and selected achievements.
    Published: 16 November 2018 (2 years ago)
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    UNHCR Tunisia Operational Update - February 2021

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    Highlights of UNHCR Operation in Tunisia during February 2021
    Published: 28 February 2021 (2 months ago)
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    UNHCR MENA - Regional Cash Assistance Update for 2020

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    UNHCR MENA - Regional Cash Assistance Update for 2020
    Published: 3 May 2021 (16 days ago)
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    UNHCR Tunisia Operational Update - March 2021

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    Highlights of UNHCR Operation in Tunisia during March 2021
    Published: 31 March 2021 (1 month ago)
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    UNHCR Operational Update - January 2021

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    Highlights of UNHCR Operation in Tunisia during January 2021
    Published: 31 January 2021 (3 months ago)
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    UNHCR Tunisia Operational Update - December 2020

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    Highlights of UNHCR Operation in Tunisia during December 2020
    Published: 31 December 2020 (4 months ago)
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    UNHCR Tunisia Operational Activities (3W)

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    As of March 2018
    Published: 31 March 2018 (3 years ago)
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    Amélioration de l’accès aux droits pour les réfugiés et demandeurs d’asile en Tunisie et réponse d’urgence au COVID-19

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    Fiche de projet HRC & Union européenne
    Published: 18 November 2020 (6 months ago)
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    Improving access to Refugee Status Determination in Tunisia

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    Project sheet UNHCR & RDPP
    Published: 18 November 2020 (6 months ago)
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    Formalisation du cadre de protection nationale, migration mixte et accès au travail

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    Fiche de projet - HCR & Suisse
    Published: 18 November 2020 (6 months ago)
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    Autonomisation et employabilité des réfugiés en Tunisie

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    Fiche de projet HCR & Monaco
    Published: 18 November 2020 (6 months ago)
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    Providing temporary shelter and protection to refugees and asylum seekers in the context of mixed migration movements

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    Project sheet UNHCR & Netherlands
    Published: 18 November 2020 (6 months ago)
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    UNHCR, IOM: At least 40 people drown in shipwreck off Tunisia

    unhcr.org, 16 Apr 2021

    UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) are deeply saddened by reports of a shipwreck off the coast of Sidi Mansour, in southeast Tunisia, yesterday evening. The bodies of 41 people, including at least one child, have so far been retrieved. Read more

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    IOM, UNHCR: Latest Mediterranean tragedy underscores need for search and rescue

    UNHCR.org, 10 Mar 2021

    The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, are deeply saddened by the latest loss of life in the Central Mediterranean, after two boats capsized off Tunisia’s shores on Tuesday, 9 March. Read more

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    UNHCR Office in Zarzis calls for vaccinating 700 refugees and asylum seekers against coronavirus

    TAP, 10 Feb 2021

    A request was sent to the health ministry last January to vaccinate 700 refugees and asylum seekers against the coronavirus, Naoufel Tounsi, Officer in Charge of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Office in Zarzis Naoufel Tounsi said Wednesday. Read more

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    HCR | 6500 réfugiés et demandeurs d’asile en Tunisie et absence d’un cadre législatif garantissant leur protection

    La Presse, 03 Feb 2021

    La responsable au bureau du Haut- commissariat des nations unies aux réfugiés (HCR-Tunisie) Néjia Hafsa a déclaré que « Le nombre des réfugiés et demandeurs d’asile en Tunisie a connu une augmentation soit 6500 personnes jusqu’ au mois de janvier 2021, contre 6200 personnes en 2019, signalant que 19... Read more

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    National organisations publish guide on protection of refugees and asylum seekers in Tunisia

    TAP, 03 Feb 2021

    National human rights organisations published a guide to coordinate actions to protect refugees and asylum seekers in Tunisia. This guide, which was signed by these organisations at a ceremony held Wednesday at the headquarters of the Arab Institute for Human Rights (AIHR), serves as a reference doc... Read more

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    Funding information (2021)
    $9,000,000
    Total appeal
    Date of Funding Data 6 April 2021 (1 month ago)
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    Arab Institute for Human Rights (AIHR - IADH)
    UNHCR partner
    Conseil Tunisien pour les Refugies (CTR)
    UNHCR partner
    COVID-19 Statistics Tunisia (Official)
    Global Refugee Forum Website
    Tunisian Association for Management and Social Stability (TAMSS)
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