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Danish contribution brings help to the forgotten refugees from South Sudan
news UNHCR Northern Europe, 25 Jan 2019 (6 years ago )With the emergency contribution from Denmark, UNHCR is able to strengthen the protection of the many children uprooted by the conflict, including addressing the gaps in provision of proper nutrition, access to education and adequate health care for children. -
Thousands fleeing new violence in South Sudan’s Central Equatoria State
news UNHCR, 12 Feb 2019 (6 years ago )It’s estimated that 5,000 refugees have arrived in several border villages near the town of Ingbokolo, in north-east DRC’s Ituri province, according to local village chiefs. There are reports that an additional 8,000 people are displaced inside South Sudan, on the outskirts of the town of Yei. -
UNHCR expresses appreciation, urges more solidarity for Uganda’s refugee response
news UNHCR Africa, 14 Mar 2019 (6 years ago )“Uganda represents the Global Compact in action, but the country can’t do it alone. More global support is needed, particularly in the areas of education, economic opportunities and the environment.” Education is a major priority in the Uganda refugee response for 2019 and beyond. More than half of ... -
IGAD Ministers commit further to improving livelihoods of refugees
news IGAD, 03 Apr 2019 (6 years ago )“The only way forward to address the needs of refugees and host communities – including livelihoods and self reliance needs – and to ensure that hosting refugees contributes to economic growth and national development”. -
UN’s emergency fund allocates $11 million to help displaced South Sudanese return home
news Relief Web, 04 Apr 2019 (6 years ago )The money from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) targets 268,000 women, men and children who had been internally displaced by conflict. Alain Noudéhou, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, said people have been moving back to their homes since January. -
Across Africa, women humanitarians are stepping up to help those in need
news UNHCR Africa, 19 Aug 2019 (5 years ago )In marking World Humanitarian Day today, we pay special tribute to women humanitarians around the world. These incredible aid workers answer the call of service and work in various capacities across the African continent to help those forced to flee. Here are some of their stories: -
UNHCR welcomes Uganda Communications Commission directive to improve refugees’ access to SIM cards
news UNHCR Africa, 20 Aug 2019 (5 years ago )“The new directive will enable the majority of refugees to legally access SIM cards and ease communication with families and also with UNHCR through the refugee helpline,” said UNHCR’s Boutroue. “Communication is a fundamental part of humanitarian response and is essential in ensuring accountability... -
The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) makes strides towards solutions for refugees in the Horn of Africa
news UNHCR Website, 25 Sep 2019 (5 years ago )UNHCR welcomes the outcome of inter-ministerial stocktaking on the Nairobi Declaration and Action Plan on Durable Solutions by the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) that took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia last week. The meeting convened humanitarian and development partners who co... -
Human and child rights advocates benefit from online course on ending child statelessness
news By Caroline Opile in Nairobi, Kenya | 12 February 2021, 21 Feb 2021 (4 years ago )UNHCR teams up with the African Committee on Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child to help eradicate childhood statelessness through an online course.