In protracted situations, the UN Refugee Agency moves beyond the initial emergency phase - where the focus is on lifesaving protection and assistance - to ensure refugees residing in refugee camps and urban settings are protected during all stages of their exile. This includes reinforcing shelters and local infrastructure, improving the quality of... See more

The initial services provided during an emergency include water, food, shelter, emergency relief items - such as blankets, sleeping mats, mosquito nets, clothing and personal hygiene kits -, healthcare, registration services and legal aid.

Within the first 72 hours of a displacement emergency, the UNHCR will work with local teams, partner organizations (including Concern), and local governments to set up safe humanitarian spaces for those being forced from home.