UNHCR West & Central Africa
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UNHCR West & Central Africa
@UNHCRWestAfrica - 07/12/2022
The #KampalaConvention is a significant step forward in reaffirming the rights of #IDPs and the corresponding obligations of States. It set rules and laws to prevent internal displacement, protect & provide durable solutions for internally displaced persons in Africa. https://t.co/AnfKxVQDEH
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@UNHCRWestAfrica - 07/12/2022
Plusieurs États ont pris des actions concrètes pour améliorer la vie des personnes déplacées internes. #ConventiondeKampala #IDPs Malgré ces progrès, la situation de millions de personnes déplacées en Afrique reste préoccupante. @GnonKond est le Représentant de @UNHCR_BF🇧🇫 https://t.co/9lOHVRDT9g
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@UNHCRWestAfrica - 07/12/2022
To date, 33 of the @_AfricanUnion's 55 member states have become party to the #KampalaConvention #UNHCR stands together with member states, and partners to prevent internal displacement, protect and assist people during displacement. @MoeAskia is our Representative in #Mali🇲🇱⤵️ https://t.co/LtOP8nsD62
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@UNHCRWestAfrica - 06/12/2022
Internal displacement impacts the lives of people forced to flee their homes in many ways: 🔹They lose their housing, 🔹They don’t have access to education, 🔹They lose their livelihoods, 🔹They are at risks of violence and persecution, etc. #TheKampalaConvention #IDPs https://t.co/76oETcoyRR
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@UNHCRWestAfrica - 06/12/2022
Today marks 13 years since the adoption of the African Union Convention for the protection and assistance of internally displaced persons in Africa (Kampala Convention), and 10 years since it came into force. #IDPs Here are 4 things you need to know about #TheKampalaConvention⤵️ https://t.co/U5t2AzMLgI
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@UNHCRWestAfrica - 05/12/2022
RT @Refugees: In Burkina Faso, Mamounata is using soil to build an eco-friendly house for herself with the help of certified masons. Soil…
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@UNHCRWestAfrica - 04/12/2022
In West and Central Africa region, drought forces many women and girls to trek longer distances to collect water and firewood, which increases the risks of sexual violence. #16DaysOfActivism #OrangeTheWorld https://t.co/QhlNWlQrrK
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@UNHCRWestAfrica - 04/12/2022
Access to sexual and reproductive health services must also be ensured for forcibly displaced and stateless women and girls. #16Days #OrangeTheWorld https://t.co/tkmryrBJWi
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@UNHCRWestAfrica - 04/12/2022
Les femmes et filles contraintes de fuir sont exposées à des risques supplémentaires de violence sexuelle durant leur vie d’exilées, au : 🔹 Mali 🇲🇱 🔹 Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 🔹 Niger 🇳🇪 C'est inacceptable! #16jours #OrangezLeMonde https://t.co/wLlTlnFGml
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@UNHCRWestAfrica - 03/12/2022
Survivors of gender-based violence are often unseen, but they have a story to tell. Hear their voices and stand with refugee women around the world, as they stand up for themselves and their communities. Artwork: @sebbouchard #16Days #OrangeTheWorld https://t.co/aYNbgiU3Bn
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