Egypt is home to more than half a million refugees from 6 nationalities. As of October 2023, the Sudanese nationality has become the top nationality, followed by Syrians. Other relevant countries of origin include South Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Yemen, Somalia and Iraq.
UNHCR's Egypt five-year strategy focuses on increasing support for refugees' socio-economic opportunities, promoting their inclusion in national systems, and enhancing protection structures. This involves strengthening individual case management, prioritizing vulnerable groups like women and children, and engaging with communities for transparency and accountability.
UNHCR also aims to empower refugee communities, particularly youth, while upholding integrity standards and combatting sexual exploitation and abuse through effective mechanisms, ensuring refugees are treated equally within national protection frameworks and accessing essential services regardless of nationality.
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