Attachments
Achievements made during 16 - 30 September
Protection
- The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) receives 20 new arrivals on average per day in its safe space. Individuals mainly request registration services, support in accessing passports, and cash assistance. In response, DRC provides protection and basic needs such as distribution of non-food items (NFIs), legal aid and psychosocial services to the Sudanese communities in Tajoura. Additionally, DRC is in regular communication with the municipality to respond to the needs of Sudanese refugees in other urban areas. Through DRC protection monitoring activities, it was noted that the psychosocial impact on the Sudanese population due to movement restrictions, security incidents or safety concerns, lack of civil documents and inadequate standard of living is immense.
- UNHCR assisted 136 individuals with various vulnerabilities and needs through emergency cash assistance, medical assistance, food, water and clothing kits. Meanwhile, 26 best-interest assessments were conducted for children and 94 protection needs assessments were completed, targeting 310 Sudanese individuals. Additionally, six field visits were undertaken in Janzour area, reaching over 100 Sudanese. Through the visits, various vulnerabilities and risks including unaccompanied children, individuals released from detention, overcrowded living conditions, limited hygiene facilities, and barriers to employment due to lack of documentation were observed.
- The situation for Sudanese children in Libya remains dire across various locations, particularly in Alkufra and Sabha, where many families live on farms and in informal gathering areas. The recent child protection assessment highlighted challenging living conditions which raise significant concerns for women and children. Many of these areas lack proper sanitation, exposing children to health risks and creating unsafe environments. Insufficient private bathing and toilet facilities further compromise the safety and dignity of children while inadequate access to food, healthcare, and education undermines their physical and mental well-being.
- Despite these challenges, Baity centers and child-friendly spaces provide essential services in locations such as Ajdabya, Alkufra, Benghazi, Misrata, Sabha, and Tripoli. These services include case management, awareness-raising, hygiene and clothing kit distribution, and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS). Specialized services for the most vulnerable children, including temporary community-based hosting, are also offered. During September, 44 children (21 girls and 23 boys) received case management services, 344 children (202 girls and 142 boys) received MHPSS services, while 244 adults (153 females and 91 males) received awarenessraising sessions on child protection and positive parenting practices through the UNICEFsupported centres.
- Through the Alkufra mobile team, International Medical Corps (IMC) provided violence against women and girls response and prevention services, including individual psychosocial and emotional support, referrals, awareness-raising and group psychosocial support. The services target Sudanese women and girls displaced in farms in Alkufra, ensuring safe and equal access to assistance for all. During the reporting period, a total of 116 women, adolescent girls and children benefitted from the services.
- A total of 72 cases of gender-based violence were identified by UNHCR which were then referred to CESVI for further intervention and assistance.