With ongoing crises in the Central African Republic (CAR), Mali, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as well as increased insecurity in Burkina Faso, approximately 14 million people are internally displaced across the region. In this challenging context, UNHCR will assume its leadership role across the three clusters, provide direct assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs), ensure that protection remains at the center of the multi-stakeholder humanitarian response, and work towards solutions in coordination with all partners, including key development actors. “The West and Central Africa region faces multiple humanitarian and development challenges. However, this has not prevented its governments and people from showing solidarity with over 21 million asylum seekers, refugees, and internally displaced persons. To ensure sustainability, this solidarity needs to be supported by adequate funding,” said Mr. Abdouraouf Gnon Konde, Regional Bureau Director.