Assessments

Mission Highlights - For a second consecutive year the combined impact of adverse weather, lack of timely availability of inputs and severe economic constraints in Zimbabwe have induced hardship and food insecurity among both rural and urban populations. - National production…

Three Sub-Protection Network Groups partner with UNHCR for Protection and PMT in Lower-Shabelle, conducted rabid assessment on the visible IDPs appeared in parts of Merka, Qorioley and Kurtunwarey districts like 'Shalanbot, Golweyn, Madulow, Bulomarere and Bulo-tuni. The agencies of BANIADAM,…

Abstract Background The 20 year war in northern Uganda between the Lord's Resistance Army and the Ugandan government has resulted in the displacement of up to 2 million people within Uganda. The purpose of the study was to measure rates of…

Post-election violence in the wake of Kenya's December 27, 2007 presidential election triggered a severe humanitarian crisis and displaced half a million people. Although security conditions have improved following the February 28 agreement between the Party of National Unity (PNU)…

World Vision carried out a rapid protection assessment in Lakes region, North Rift Valley region and Nairobi from 20-26th February. The objectives of the assessment were: 1. To identify the key protection concerns for women, children and vulnerable groups in…

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Background The Short Rains Assessment 2008 was conducted in February 2008 to determine the impact of the short rains season on the food security situation of arid and semi arid districts. Assessments were also conducted in the conflict-affected areas…

Background Karamoja is a semi-arid area covering approximately 27,200 square kilometers. It borders Kapchorwa and Kumi districts to the south; Katakwi and Lira districts to the south-west; Pader District to the West; and Kitgum District to the North-west. It also…

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The food assistance to refugees and asylum seekers in Osire camp has been ongoing since the first influx of Angolan refugees between 1999 and 2002, during which time some 23,000 Angolans fled into Namibia. After the cessation of…

A. Introduction: Three UNCT missions were dispatched to Nyanza, Rift Valley, and Western Provinces to gain an understanding of the impact of the post election violence on the wider population of the two provinces, and learn from the local authorities…

Background Violence in many parts of the country erupted following the general election on 27th December 2007. Although the riots and violence were triggered by political disagreements, it soon took very strong ethnic dimensions which spiralled into revenge-based ethnic clashes, displacements…