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Unilever boosts UNHCR’s efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Dadaab refugee schools
Unilever supported UNHCR’s efforts to enhance sanitation and hygiene in settings such as schools through the donation of 2.6 million bars of soap to help slow the spread of the virus.
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Refugee-led business provides clean energy to camp residents
A Congolese refugee is providing a lifeline for thousands of refugees and their hosts in Kenya’s Kakuma camp through sustainable, reliable and affordable energy.
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U.S. donates sanitary pads to support education of refugee girls in Dadaab
The lack of sanitary products for girls in Dadaab often resulted in schoolgirls missing classes during their menstrual period.
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Edging closer to dreams of becoming a doctor – Fardowsa’s story
Despite the current circumstances, Fardowsa is well aware of how important education is and she is determined to do her best to make her dreams come true.
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UNHCR introduces ATMs to supply water in Dadaab refugee markets
The establishment of the water kiosks is part of the Garissa Integrated Socio-Economic Development Plan (GISEDP), allowing refugees and host communities to share sustainable development programmes.
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UNHCR deeply shocked by the death of a young Congolese asylum-seeker in Kakuma refugee camp
Information for Persons of Concern on roadmap and solutions for refugees in Dadaab and Kakuma camps
UNHCR deeply saddened by the tragic death of LGBTIQ+ refugee; calls for accountability
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Voluntary Repatriation of Somali Refugees
In November 2013, a Tripartite Agreement between the Governments of Somalia, Kenya and UNHCR was signed.
Voluntary repatriation process started on 8 December 2014 when the first group of refugees voluntarily returned to Somalia.
85,067 The number of Somali refugees who have voluntarily returned home since the process began.
Since 8 December 2014, when UNHCR started supporting voluntary return of Somali refugees.
