Togo
Togo
Togo hosts refugees and asylum-seekers primarily from Burkina Faso under an out-of-camp policy, with UNHCR supporting protection, documentation, and inclusion efforts in coordination with the government and partners.
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Togo hosts thousands of refugees and asylum-seekers, the majority from Burkina Faso, many of whom reside with host families under an out-of-camp policy.
In 2024, the country faced security challenges due to non-state armed group attacks, impacting humanitarian access and the registration of new arrivals. Despite these difficulties, the government, supported by UNHCR, advanced protection efforts, including biometric registration, legal documentation, and a simplified asylum process that enabled group recognition of Burkinabé refugees.
UNHCR also promoted economic inclusion through savings groups, agricultural cooperatives, and women’s empowerment initiatives, while investing in gender-based violence prevention and community engagement. Advocacy for durable solutions and integration remains central to UNHCR’s work in Togo.
Population and financial overview
Data on population and financials are available at the multi-country office level, which oversees operations across several countries.
Togo
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