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NRC’s operations in - North of Central America and Mexico - Humanitarian overview

18 Feb 2022

Between half and two thirds of those fleeing from this region were the victims of threats, kidnapping or We contribute to the development of policy aiming had experienced the murder or disappearance of a to protect the rights of the displaced and we call for relative. [...] In collaboration al protection with local communities and local and national author- • support authorities at local and national level to ities, our teams: develop legal frameworks or improve practices to protect the rights of the forcibly displaced • identify out-of-school children and youth, and • provide services to ensure access to Refugee Sta- establish study groups for those who want to tus. [...] handwashing facilities • distribute water and hygiene kits and promote Information, counselling and legal assistance (ICLA) good hygiene practices To protect those who had to flee their homes, as well • build the capacity of local organisations and in- as those deported back to the region, we: stitutions to respond to displacement emergen- cies, in line with the international humanitarian • provid. [...] • referral to other services provided by NRC or oth- er humanitarian actors Livelihoods and food security • information sessions We equip vulnerable displaced people, as well as • capacity building those at risk of displacement, to be better able to respond to shocks through the provision of better Cash assistance information and the promotion of sustainable liveli- Whenever possible, when assisti. [...] The approach is complemented by the dissemination of information on rights, responsibilities and availabil- ity of services as well as the support to duty bearers, local authorities and other humanitarian actors to understand, mitigate and respond to protection risks.
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