Somali Refugees, part 1

Step 1a:  Read and annotate.

2013 UNHCR country operations profile - Somalia

Working environment

The context

In Somalia, a new President has been inaugurated and a Prime Minister appointed to form a new Government. These positive developments come after a particularly testing time for the country which, just a year ago, was faced with an unprecedented famine affecting millions of Somalis, as well as military interventions by the African Union (AMISOM) in support of governmental forces fighting insurgents. The conflict witnessed in 2012 also created political and security vacuums often with a negative impact on civilian protection.

However, the relative stability that followed the ousting of the insurgents from their last main stronghold has improved humanitarian access to some areas, including Mogadishu.

UNHCR is making every effort to be responsive to the changing dynamics in Somalia, taking advantage of windows of opportunity for access, and the growing hopes amongst internally displaced people (IDPs) to return home.

There are currently some 1.4 million IDPs and 10,600 asylum-seekers and refugees in Somalia.

Statistical Snapshot*
Residing in Somalia [1]
Refugees [2]	2,099
Asylum Seekers [3]	6,016
Returned Refugees [4]	212
Internally Displaced Persons (IDPS) [5]	1,356,845
Returned IDPs [6]	0
Stateless Persons [7]	0
Various [8]	11
Total Population of Concern	1,365,183
Originating from Somalia [1]
Refugees [2]	1,077,048
Asylum Seekers [3]	30,831
Returned Refugees [4]	212
Internally Displaced Persons (IDPS) [5]	1,356,845
Returned IDPs [6]	0
Various [8]	53
Total Population of Concern	2,464,989

From http://www.unhcr.org/pages/49e483ad6.html, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Data: As of Jan 2012

Step 1b:  Video Notes:  Take 2-3 notes per video.

 “Somalia: Aid Situation” (http://unhcr.org/v-4b57238f6)

“Somalia: Fleeing Famine” (http://unhcr.org/v-4e284c1e6)

“Somalia: No Peace Here” (http://unhcr.org/v-4ed8dfd86 )

“Somalia: In Harm’s Way” (http://unhcr.org/v-4d89b7026 )

“Somaliland: The Pain of Rape” (http://unhcr.org/v-4f8c2da56). 

 

Step 1c: Read the UN's goals for Somali refugees and relate them to the videos that you watched.

Main objectives and targets for 2013: INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS

Basic needs and essential services

The population of concern is sufficiently supplied with basic items.

• Household goods are provided to 90,000 households.

Shelter and infrastructure are established, improved and maintained.

• Emergency shelter is provided to 20,000 households.

àHow do these relate to any of the videos?

 

Security from violence and exploitation

Measures to protect people of concern from the effects of armed conflict are strengthened.

• The situation of persons of concern is monitored through the protection monitoring network.

The risk of SGBV is reduced and the quality of the response to it is improved.

• Survivors of sexual violence have prompt access to appropriate physical, legal and psychological support.
• All victims of SGBV have access to medical treatment.

àHow do these relate to any of the videos?

Durable solutions

The potential for voluntary return is realized.

• All returnees receive assistance.

àHow do these relate to any of the videos?

Step 1d: View and take notes on the following videos:

“High Commissioner’s Appeal” (http://unhcr.org/v-4d00e08d6)

“Somalia: First Airlift” (http://unhcr.org/v-4e4237f86)

 

“A Boat Out…For Some” (http://unhcr.org/v-4d77437d2)

 “Somaliland: Making a Living” (http://unhcr.org/v-4f844a216)

 “Puntland: One Step Ahead” (http://unhcr.org/v-4faa6d9f6)