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In Benue State, an Early Warning System Is Helping Communities Feel Safe Again
September 2026
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency works to ensure that everybody has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge, having fled violence, persecution or war at home.
Nigeria faces complex displacement situations driven by conflict, insecurity and other protection risks. The country is home to more than 3.7 million internally displaced people, over 140,000 refugees and asylum-seekers, and more than 24,000 refugee returnees.
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When conflict, violence or other emergencies force people to flee, UNHCR works with the Government of Nigeria and partners to provide timely protection and life-saving assistance.
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UNHCR works with the Government of Nigeria, development partners, the private sector and communities to help refugees and other forcibly displaced people rebuild their lives and become more self-reliant.
