La moitié de la population en République centrafricaine a besoin d'aide - U.N

Almost half of refugees in Chad going hungry after aid cuts, poor harvests - U.N.

Up to 1 mln people cut off from aid by Boko Haram in Lake Chad - U.N.

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 25 November, UNHCR Egypt celebrated the day with a Marathon and a scooters parade of around 600 people along 6 km of the Cornish in Alexandria. The event also marked the first day of the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign” that runs annually from 25 November to 10 December. Syrian Sports Academy, which is a sports initiative supported by UNHCR, participated with 40 Syrians living in Alexandria while Alex Free Riders Club has participated with 45 riders parading side by side with the runners. Alexandria Marathon sports group supports UNHCR in raising awareness about refugee issues in Alexandria.

UNHCR Egypt Representative Ms. Elizabeth Tan met with 350 teachers from all governorates in Egypt who have benefitted from the Active Learning Training programme, which was successfully implemented from the 31st of October to the 5th of November 2016. The event, held in the Student’s Union building, was organized by UNHCR in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. Ms. Tan thanked the Government of Egypt and the Ministry of Education for their generosity in hosting refugees, as well as giving their children access to public schools. The Representative also thanked the teachers, and acknowledged the efforts and patience they show the refugee children that may face difficulties in adapting in a new environment. Ms. Tan said that UNHCR is committed to support the Ministry of Education in delivering high quality education and ensuring that schools are a safe learning environment for both refugee and Egyptian children.

The Government of Zimbabwe and UNHCR will be mobilizing resources and initiating plans for the registration and relocation of Mozambicans from the buffer zone in Chipenge District to Tongogara refugee camp. Relocation is planned to start on December 5th.

UNHCR and the Government of Malawi continue to register Mozambican in Luwani camp at an average of 100 new arrivals per week.

The Government of Zimbabwe and UNHCR UNHCR will be mobilizing resources and initiating plans for the registration and relocation of Mozambicans from the buffer zone in Chipinge District to Tongogara refugee camp.

In the framework of the UNHCR’s winter support programme 87,497 PTT Cards have been delivered and 430,274 persons of concern have been accessed.

UNHCR and Government of Zimbabwe continue to assess the situation in Chipenge District where 6,825 individuals arrived. This is a mixed flow composed by 5,649 Mozambican and 1,176 Zimbabwean nationals previously residing in Mozambican areas.