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Add to Preferred SourcesUNHCR remains deeply concerned by the significant impact the escalating hostilities are having on the protection of civilians and on the increase of newly displaced persons.
The war in Yemen, now in its third year, is exacting an unacceptably high toll on civilians, including on refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced persons.
Despite the challenging operational environment, UNHCR continues to reach populations with much needed lifesaving assistance countrywide.
FACTS AND FIGURES
- 20.7 million people in need
- 1,980,510 Internally Displaced Persons (IDP)
- 84 per cent of IDPs displaced for more than a year
- 946,044 IDP returnees
- 280,623 refugees and asylum seekers (majority from Somalia and Ethiopia)
Working with Partners
- The Office maintains a collaborative relationship with the authorities in Sana’a and the internationally recognized Government of Yemen currently operating from Aden in the South, to maintain access to provide protection and basic services for people of concern across the country.
- UNHCR leads the multi-sector response for refugees and asylum-seekers in Yemen, both in urban settings and in Kharaz refugee camp, maintaining regular interaction with national and local authorities, international and national NGOs and refugees.
- As part of the response to address the internal displacement emergency throughout Yemen, UNHCR leads the Protection Cluster and the Shelter/ NFI/ Camp Coordination and Camp Management Cluster.
Original source: UNHCR.
Posted on 18 September 2017