UNHCR; humanitarian aid; regional response to Nigeria Situation (Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, Chad)

Description What is done in the programme or project and why, what results are pursued, who benefits from the activities and who are involved in the implementation.

Despite some positive developments the situation in Nigeria and the Lake Chad region remains challenging. Because of the Boko Haram insurgency more than 2.5 million people have been forced to leave thir homes in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, and Niger. All of the countries face development challenges, high population growth, and disease outbreaks. The UNHCR assists forcibly displaced people and advocates for safe and voluntary return of refugees.