What are the challenges faced by displaced families in Niafounké? Living in crammed classrooms Overcrowding and lack of hygiene Increase in cases of respiratory infections, infectious skin diseases, and diarrhoea High percentage of malnutrition among children Need for mental health assistance How has MSF responded to the situation in Niafounké? Set up a health post … Read more
Forced Repatriation of Haitians by the United States Raises Concerns What are the implications of the U.S. government’s deportation flights to Haiti amidst ongoing violence? Violations of commitments to non-refoulement Disparate impact on Black migrants exercising their rights Staff Attorney Erik Crew emphasizes the need for the U.S. to provide lawful pathways for Haitians seeking … Read more
What is the latest partnership between IOM and the state of Rio Grande do Sul? The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has teamed up with the state of Rio Grande do Sul to run the Humanitarian Reception Centres (CHA) for individuals impacted by the recent floods in the region. Why is this partnership important? Many … Read more
The Latest on Reconstruction and Development in Far North Region What happened in Maroua on 23 April 2024? A stakeholder consultation workshop on the implementation and consolidation of interventions planned within the Special Program for the Reconstruction and Development of the Far North Region (PSRDREN) was held The meeting took place on 1 and 2 … Read more