UNHCR supported Women and Girls Safe Space, assisting the refugee women and girls in Bursa, officially opened.

UNHCR supported Women and Girls Safe Space, assisting the refugee women and girls in Bursa, officially opened.

More than 600 CAR refugees expressed the intention to be repatriated due to difficult living conditions they are facing in the Republic of Congo.

First draft of the JRP 2018-2020 was shared after another round of discussion with ministry of health that lead to reduction on some project toward 2019/2020

The new school year has started. So far, 7,082 refugee children, from the registered camps and the new settlements, are enrolled in primary education. The Department of Primary Education has provided children in Kutupalong registered camp with National Curriculum Textbooks. While enrolment is ongoing, 22 sessions were organized to sensitize communities on the start of the school year and education more broadly. Over 300 refugees participated

President's Annual Greeting Ceremony with Diplomats: Zambia’s President, His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu, today held the Annual Greeting Ceremony with diplomats accredited to Zambia at State House in Lusaka. The UNHCR Representative, Ms Pierrine aylara, was in attendance. The President mentioned a number of things/initiatives embarked upon by his Government last year, and outlined some of his Government’s vision for 2018, with regard to enhancing economic and foreign relations. During his presentation, the President committed a good portion of it talking about refugees and the need for the international community to support the refugee cause, especially the Congolese emergency.

UNHCR and partners have constructed almost 60 latrines, 70 bathing cubicles and 6 tube wells in Kutupalong and Nyapara. There are now over 4,600 latrines, some 1,920 bathing cubicles and 910 tube wells installed in the settlements.

By end of Dec, essential WASH services were provided to approx 120,397 people, including 68,152 children, living in Zaatari, Azraq and King Abdullah park camps.

By end of Dec, essential WASH services were provided to approx 120,397 people, including 68,152 children, living in Zaatari, Azraq and King Abdullah park camps.

By end 2017, the sector reached 118,107 males; (56,784 Male/ 61, 323Female) in both camps and host communities.