Can we end forced displacement in Nigeria?
Today, 20 June, is World Refugee Day—a day of demonstrating solidarity with the 120 million people worldwide who have been forced to flee their homes and seek safety elsewhere. Currently, one in every 69 people has been living in exile for an average of 12 years,...
Addressing Environmental Challenges in Refugee Communities
It’s a typical day in Adagom 3 refugee settlement, Cross River State. Amid the scorching heat, children play in the sand while women prepare meals for their families using wood. The heat, warmer than previous years, serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing...
Collective Responsibility: Ensuring Protection and Solutions for Refugees in Nigeria
Forcibly displaced individuals confront a journey fraught with challenges, far beyond the immediate concerns of shelter and safety. Rebuilding their lives in the aftermath of upheaval means navigating a complex landscape of uncertainty and fear. It’s a process...
Men as Allies: Ending Violence Against Women and Girls
In North East Nigeria, violence against women and girls (VAWG) profoundly impacts the lives of women and girls, leading to severe psycho-social consequences. Survivors often face both physical and emotional trauma, with unwanted pregnancies being a notable...
Building Resilience for Refugee Women: The Drive Towards Independence.
Imagine being compelled to escape your home, abandoning everything familiar and dear to you, in a bid to save your life. This grim scenario is a daily reality for countless refugees and other individuals forced from their homes. For these people, fleeing means leaving...
Promoting Tertiary Education for Refugees – Peter-King’s inspiring journey in becoming a change maker
Currently, only seven per cent of refugees worldwide can pursue higher education, a slight improvement from the mere one per cent in 2019, yet still significantly lower than the global higher education enrollment rate of over 40 per cent among non-refugees. In...
The healing journey of forcibly displaced children through art
Imagine a future where every child uprooted by conflict finds sanctuary and hope—this is the vision propelling UNHCR and its partners, like Caritas Nigeria, as they weave a safety net of protection around the youngest victims of forced displacement in Borno State....
Embracing Refugees with Dignity: Nigeria’s Exemplary Commitment to Forcibly Displaced People
As the Global Refugee Forum convenes in Geneva from 13-15 December 2023, it is important to recognise Nigeria’s commendable role in the quest for refugee protection and solutions, a commitment deeply rooted in both international and national frameworks. Nigeria,...
Connected Learning: Transforming Education for Refugees and the Host Community.
The pursuit of quality education for refugee children in Nigeria is a tale marked by both adversity and optimism. Nigeria is home to nearly 99,000 refugees, over half of whom are of school age and mostly come from Cameroon. Despite concerted efforts following...