Le HCR mobilise des acteurs pour l’autonomisation des jeunes réfugiés vivant au Togo

Le Haut-Commissariat des Nations Unies pour les Réfugiés (HCR) Togo a organisé, le jeudi 1er juillet 2021 une conférence placée sous le thème « Autonomisation des jeunes réfugiés : Inclusion sociale, économique et professionnelle ». Cette rencontre a été organisée dans le cadre de la commémoration de la Journée Mondiale du Réfugié dont…

Cameroon | June 19, 2021 News

#TogetherWeHeal

World Refugee Day – 20 June – celebrates and honours the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home. It is an occasion to remind the world of their plight and recognize their resilience in rebuilding their lives. This year’s theme “Together we heal, learn and shine”…

Burkina Faso | May 9, 2021 Stories

Investing in better lives and brighter futures for displaced people in the Sahel

Mohamed Ali, Mbera Tailor In the Central Sahel – conflict has spread from Northern to Central Mali and far into Burkina Faso and Western Niger. Around 436,000 Malians have been forced to flee, close to 90,000 into the neighboring countries of Burkina Faso, Mauritania and Niger as well as over…

Niger | March 30, 2021 Stories

In Niger, a compass to navigate the IDP crisis

Aissa, a 50-year-old displaced Nigerien, and his daughters, in their shelter in Intikane, Tahoua region The number of IDPs almost doubled in the Tillaberi and Tahoua regions, located near the Malian border, during the past year. In order to provide an effective response to their needs, UNHCR works with local…

February 12, 2019 Stories

In Cameroon, cash assistance gives more than a lifeline for Central African refugees

Ibrahim, 60, has spent 14 years as a refugee in Cameroon. Through this mobile phone, UNHCR transfers cash assistance to him. The first installment enabled him to pay the maternity costs for his week-old grand-daughter. Kette, Cameroon - The town of Kette is situated along the border of Cameroon with…

Cameroon | May 23, 2018 Stories

In Cameroon, citizens are the first humanitarian responders

As Cameroon hosts over 350,000 refugees, many citizens are helping refugees. In giving what little they had, they became the country’s first humanitarian responders.