Norway's Minister for Immigration, Sylvi Listhaug, visits Kakuma and Kalobeyei
15 January 2018: During her visit, the Minister met with refugees waiting for resettlement to third countries, and families that are taking up voluntary repatriation to Somalia. She also visited the Norwegian Refugee Council Vocational Training Centre in Kakuma, where she met with newly enrolled trainees in mechanics, hairdressing and electrical engineering.
UN Refugee Chief in Dadaab Camps, reassures refugees, returnees and host community of UNHCR’s support
21 Dec 2017: “We will continue speaking about Somali refugees. We need to extend protection to them when they are in host countries and to help them return home when they choose to do so.”
South Sudan must not be forgotten. Every crisis is important, because every life is important
20 December 2017: HRH Princess Sarah reflects on how forced displacement is affecting the country’s youngest and most vulnerable.
Award-winning Japanese Architect, Shigeru Ban, signs deal to design new homes for thousands of refugees in Kenya
“The key thing will be to construct shelter where no or little technical supervision is required, and use materials that are locally available and eco-friendly. It’s important that the houses can be easily maintained by inhabitants.”
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