Relocation of Mozambicans from the border areas of Chipinge District continues. Government of Zimbabwe and UNHCR have moved over 260 individuals since December 9. A forth convoy is expected to arrive to Tongogara camp today.

Across the Middle East and North Africa, conflict threatens decades of progress for children.

The Government of Zimbabwe and UNHCR started relocation of Mozambican asylum seekers from the border areas in Chipenge District. On December 9, 86 passengers moved to Tongogara camp with the first convoy: majority are women and children. They will be registered upon arrival to the camp, receive core relief items and allocated with a plot. A second convoy is scheduled for December 10.

New appeal seeks continued support for Syrian refugees and countries hosting them.

The Protection Working Group also finalized renewed Key Advocacy Messages on main protection priorities in Jordan

Half of population in Central African Republic need aid - U.N.

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.