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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.  

 
Dadaab Overview
Distribution of essentials

SHUT OUT & FORGOTTEN

Article 18 Nov 2019
 
Floods in Somalia
Access to Healthcare

MSF responds to flooding in Somalia

Press Release 6 Nov 2019
 
Flooded areas around Pibor. [Photo: Léo Martine/MSF]
Access to Healthcare

A state of emergency declared as flooding in South Sudan ensues

Press Release 1 Nov 2019
 
Videos and Photos

Treating People Amid Flood Disaster in South Sudan

1 Nov 2019
Videos and Photos
 
Northeast Nigeria: Now is not the time to question life-saving assistance [Photo: Yuna Cho/MSF]
Access to Healthcare

Northeast Nigeria: Now is not the time to question life-saving assistance

Press Release 30 Oct 2019
 
Kidnapping of migrants has been for a while now a lucrative business for the criminal gangs operating in the Mexican northern cities bordering the US. [photo: Juan Carlos Tomasi]
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Increase in kidnappings and extreme violence against migrants on the southern border of Mexico

Press Release 30 Oct 2019