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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.  

 
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
 
Suzanne & Mariel assess condition of 10-year-old Nyaduoth in the MSF hospital © Gabriele Casini/MSF
Access to Healthcare

South Sudan: massive influx of wounded and displaced people as clashes continue in Jonglei and the Greater Pibor administrative area

Press Release 17 Mar 2020
 
Refugee population in Andeamboukane, Mali
Access to Healthcare

Mali – Fleeing violence in Niger, the refugee population remains vulnerable

Communication 6 Mar 2020
 
Asylum seeker dies in detention centre fire
Distribution of essentials

Asylum seeker dies in Libya’s detention centre fire.

Press Release 3 Mar 2020
 
Thousands flee into the bush as conflict intensifie
Access to Healthcare

South Sudan: Thousands flee into the bush as conflict intensifies

Article 2 Mar 2020