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Refugees, migration and displacement

Over 70 million people are currently fleeing conflict or persecution around the world. Due to their race, religion or nationality, these people’s homes are no longer safe places to live and their governments’ no longer provide them with protection. 

MSF works around the world to provide lifesaving assistance to refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs), from providing psychological care to nutritional support. 

We set up hospitals in refugee camps, we help women give birth safely, we vaccinate children to prevent epidemics and we provide access to safe drinking water. We also have specialised projects to try to reach those who are on the move, for example in Europe or South America, and throughout Africa.  

 
A woman carrying food for her family, Cox Bazar, Bangladesh [© Vincenzo Livieri]
COVID-19 Coronavirus

Five things we can do to protect people on the move during COVID-19

Crisis Update 18 May 2020
 
Water distribution site in Djibo, Burkina Faso
Access to Healthcare

Burkina Faso: The COVID-19 outbreak will worsen the current humanitarian crisis

Article 21 Apr 2020
 
Entrance of MSF hospital in Nduta refugee camp
Access to Healthcare

Tanzania: Spread of COVID-19 could be devastating for refugees and host communities

Article 14 Apr 2020
 
Videos and Photos

COVID-19 Prevention measures in Idlib, Syria

3 Apr 2020
Videos and Photos
 
An MSF nurse talks to a woman during a consultation at MSF’s mobile clinic, Northwest Syria
COVID-19 Coronavirus

Northwest Syria: “COVID-19 has added another layer of complexity to a situation that was already catastrophic”

Stories from the Frontline 3 Apr 2020
 
Outside view of the Barsalogho IDP camp, January 2019 ©MSF/Caroline Frechard
Access to Healthcare

Burkina Faso: an unprecedented humanitarian emergency for the country

Crisis Update 23 Mar 2020