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UNHCR and humanitarian agencies strengthen health response in Kenya refugee camps
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, humanitarian agencies and the Government of Kenya are strengthening their COVID-19 response, after it was confirmed by the Government that two individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Dadaab refugee camps.
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Refugee students get lessons over radio during Kenya school shutdown
Teachers broadcast classes over community radio to keep refugee students learning.
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World Bank and UNHCR launch report on Understanding the Socioeconomic Conditions of Refugees in Kalobeyei, Kenya
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IOM, UNHCR announce temporary suspension of resettlement travel for refugees
Both agencies look forward to resuming full resettlement travel as soon as prudence and logistics permit.
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Mama Bodaboda, a motorbike rider challenging gender roles in Kakuma, Kenya
We ought to come together and work together regardless of the gender
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Kakuma refugee camp: UNHCR calling for calm after confrontation between refugees and the local community
UNHCR deplores tensed situation in Kakuma, renews call for dialogue and peaceful solutions
UNHCR deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life in Kakuma refugee camp
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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.
