Niger
Niger hosts 580,838 people of concern, of which 48% are internally displaced persons (IDPs), 43% refugees, 6 % returnees, 2 % asylum seekers and other persons of concern (mainly Burkinabe’s). Most refugees come from Nigeria (73%) and Mali (21%). The population is predominantly young (58 % youths), with women accounting for 53 %.
As a result of continuous deterioration of security in its border, Niger has been accumulating situations of forced displacement (out and in) since 2012, including the latest waves from Burkina Faso, Mali and northwestern Nigeria.
UNHCR’s work in Niger focuses on providing holistic assistance and comprehensive protection and solutions for persons of concern, including PSEA (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), with particular attention on women, children and other persons with specific needs. Thanks to urbanisation projects and livelihood opportunities, operations are guided by a community-based approach and supported by a Nexus approach.
Niger is the first country to establish an Emergency Transit Mechanism / ETM for refugees from Libya. Niger is a party to the most relevant international and regional legal instruments protecting refugees, IDPs, and stateless persons. The country has passed national laws and decrees to transpose its international commitments.
For information about our work in Niger:
- Information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Niger – help.unhcr.org
- For legislation, case law and UNHCR policy relating to claims for international protection, visit Refworld.
- For up-to-date information about our programmes and operations in Niger, including funding level and donor contributions, visit Global Focus, UNHCR's reporting portal.
Contact Information
LE CHEF DE LA SOUS DELEGATION A Agadez
Street Address:
Quartier JEUNE CADRE, S/C BP: 12 201 NIAMEY-NIGER, Niamey, Niger
Mailing Address:
BP 12 201 NIAMEY-NIGER, Niamey, Niger
Telephone:
90 227 01 2000
Facsimile:
7 2075 2065
Email:
[email protected]
Time Zone:
GMT + 1
Working Hours:
Monday: 08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday: 08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday: 08:00 - 17:30
Thursday: 08:00 - 17:30
Friday: 08:00 - 14:00
Saturday:
Sunday:
Public Holidays:
18 April 2022, Lundi de Paques
02 May 2022, Fete du Travail
03 May 2022, Aid-Al Fitr (Ramadan)
08 July 2022, Aid-Al Adha (Tabaski)
11 July 2022, Aid-Al Adha (Tabaski)
03 August 2022, Fete de l'Independance
07 October 2022, Mouloud
19 December 2022, Fete de la Republique
26 December 2022, Noel
LE BUREAU DE L'UNHCR A ABALA
Street Address:
QUARTIER ROUTE FILINGUE, S/C BP: 12 201, NIAMEY, Niger
Mailing Address:
S/C BP: 12 201 Niamey-NIGER, NIAMEY, Niger
Telephone:
90 227 04 2000
Facsimile:
0227 2075 2065
Email:
[email protected]
Time Zone:
GMT + 1
Working Hours:
Monday: 08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday: 08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday: 08:00 - 17:30
Thursday: 08:00 - 17:30
Friday: 08:00 - 14:00
Saturday:
Sunday:
Public Holidays:
18 April 2022, Lundi de Paques
02 May 2022, Fete du Travail
03 May 2022, Aid-Al Fitr (Ramadan)
08 July 2022, Aid-Al Adha (Tabaski)
11 July 2022, Aid-Al Adha (Tabaski)
03 August 2022, Fete de l'Independance
07 October 2022, Mouloud
19 December 2022, Fete de la Republique
26 December 2022, Noel
Comments:
LocCity : Aballa
LE BUREAU DE L'UNHCR A OUALLAM
Street Address:
QUARTIER GNAMASAL, S/C BP: 12 201, Ouallam, Niger
Mailing Address:
S/C BP: 12 201, Ouallam, Niger
Telephone:
4122 588 0927
Email:
[email protected]
Time Zone:
GMT + 1
Working Hours:
Monday: 08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday: 08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday: 08:00 - 17:30
Thursday: 08:00 - 17:30
Friday: 08:00 - 14:00
Saturday:
Sunday:
Public Holidays:
18 April 2022, Lundi de Paques
02 May 2022, Fete du Travail
03 May 2022, Aid-Al Fitr (Ramadan)
08 July 2022, Aid-Al Adha (Tabaski)
11 July 2022, Aid-Al Adha (Tabaski)
03 August 2022, Fete de l'Independance
07 October 2022, Mouloud
19 December 2022, Fete de la Republique
26 December 2022, Noel
Comments:
LocCity : Ouallam
LE BUREAU DE L'UNHCR A TILLABERY
Street Address:
QUARTIER KOUARA KANO, TILLABERY, Niger
Mailing Address:
S/C BP: 12 201 NIAMEY-NIGER, Niger
Telephone:
4122 588 0927
Facsimile:
00227 2075 2065
Email:
[email protected]
Time Zone:
GMT + 1
Working Hours:
Monday: 8:00 - 17:30
Tuesday: 8:00 - 17:30
Wednesday: 8:00 - 17:30
Thursday: 8:00 - 17:30
Friday: AM: 8:00 - 17:30, PM: 8:00 - 14:00
Saturday:
Sunday:
Public Holidays:
18 April 2022, Lundi de Paques
02 May 2022, Fete du Travail
03 May 2022, Aid-Al Fitr (Ramadan)
08 July 2022, Aid-Al Adha (Tabaski)
11 July 2022, Aid-Al Adha (Tabaski)
03 August 2022, Fete de l'Independance
07 October 2022, Mouloud
19 December 2022, Fete de la Republique
26 December 2022, Noel
LE BUREAU DE UNHCR A TAHOUA
Street Address:
QUARTIER SABN GAR, Niger
Mailing Address:
S/C BP: 12 201 NIAMEY-NIGER, Niger
Telephone:
90 227 03 2000
Facsimile:
7 2075 2065
Email:
[email protected]
Time Zone:
GMT + 1
Working Hours:
Monday: 8 - 17:30
Tuesday: 8 - 17:30
Wednesday: 8 - 17:30
Thursday: 8 - 17:30
Friday: 8 - 14
Saturday:
Sunday:
Public Holidays:
18 April 2022, Lundi de Paques
02 May 2022, Fete du Travail
03 May 2022, Aid-Al Fitr (Ramadan)
08 July 2022, Aid-Al Adha (Tabaski)
11 July 2022, Aid-Al Adha (Tabaski)
03 August 2022, Fete de l'Independance
07 October 2022, Mouloud
19 December 2022, Fete de la Republique
26 December 2022, Noel
Comments:
Voltage : 220
LE CHEF DE BUREAU DE DIFFA
Street Address:
QUARTIER CHATEAU, Niger
Mailing Address:
S/C BP : 12 201 NIAMEY-NIGER, Niger
Telephone:
90 4122 7802
Facsimile:
+227 2075 2065
Email:
[email protected]
Time Zone:
GMT + 1
Working Hours:
Monday: 8:00 - 17:30
Tuesday: 8:00 - 17:30
Wednesday: 8:00 - 17:30
Thursday: 8:00 - 17:30
Friday: 8:00 - 14:00
Saturday:
Sunday:
Public Holidays:
18 April 2022, Lundi de Paques
02 May 2022, Fete du Travail
03 May 2022, Aid-Al Fitr (Ramadan)
08 July 2022, Aid-Al Adha (Tabaski)
11 July 2022, Aid-Al Adha (Tabaski)
03 August 2022, Fete de l'Independance
07 October 2022, Mouloud
19 December 2022, Fete de la Republique
26 December 2022, Noel