{"id":5199,"date":"2026-11-15T11:55:28","date_gmt":"2026-11-15T11:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diplomatique.ma\/en\/?p=5199"},"modified":"2026-11-15T11:55:28","modified_gmt":"2026-11-15T11:55:28","slug":"egypt-eu-un-refugees-migrants-joint-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diplomatique.ma\/en\/egypt-eu-un-refugees-migrants-joint-program\/","title":{"rendered":"High-Level Delegation Visits UN Joint Programme Supporting Refugees, Migrants and Host Communities in Egypt"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cairo \u2013<\/strong> A high-level delegation, co-chaired by Ambassador Nevine El-Husseiny, Assistant Foreign Minister for Migration Affairs, and Gianluca Rampa del Tindaro, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Egypt, alongside representatives of the European Union, conducted a field visit last Thursday, November 11, to assess the achievements of the Joint UN Programme on Refugees, Migrants and Host Communities, funded by the European Union.<\/p>\n

The delegation included senior government officials, representatives of UN agencies, and heads of cooperation at partner missions. The visit underscored the importance of coordinated international cooperation based on institutional frameworks in bringing about tangible improvements in the lives of refugees, asylum-seekers, migrants and members of host communities.<\/p>\n

The delegation visited educational and healthcare facilities in the cities of 6th of October and Omraniya, west of Cairo. The facilities had been rehabilitated under the programme, highlighting the importance of ensuring that support for refugees and migrants goes hand in hand with strengthening national systems and public services. The delegation reaffirmed its support for the joint programme and commended the results achieved through close cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Population and the Ministry of Education and Technical Education.<\/p>\n

Egypt has consistently shouldered its responsibilities in hosting refugees and asylum-seekers. The country currently hosts 1.1 million registered refugees and asylum-seekers, in addition to several million migrants, including millions living in vulnerable circumstances.<\/p>\n

Launched in 2024 under the Joint Platform for Migrants and Refugees, the programme represents a pioneering partnership between the Egyptian government, the United Nations and development partners. It is implemented by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the World Food Programme (WFP). The programme supports Egypt’s national response to the needs of migrants and refugees, as well as the Egyptian communities hosting them.<\/p>\n

Since its launch, the programme has reached more than half a million people. It has supported 120 schools, helping create more inclusive learning environments, and strengthened the capacities of 56 government healthcare facilities. It has also provided educational services to more than 162,000 students and trained over 2,500 healthcare professionals. In addition, the programme has supported efforts to raise nutritional awareness, improve maternal and child nutrition, and strengthen food security.<\/p>\n

The programme has also delivered protection services to 85,200 people and promoted social cohesion among refugee and migrant children and adults, as well as members of host communities. Through these integrated interventions, it is expanding access to essential education, healthcare and protection services across Egypt.<\/p>\n

Ambassador Nevine El-Husseiny, Assistant Foreign Minister for Migration Affairs, said: \u201cToday’s visit highlights the importance of translating international solidarity into tangible investments that benefit refugees, migrants and their host communities alike. The commitment to responsibility-sharing must extend beyond humanitarian assistance to include sustained support for strengthening national systems and public services, thereby enhancing the resilience of host communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gianluca Rampa del Tindaro, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Egypt, said: \u201cWhat we witnessed today demonstrates the power of partnership. By working together, the government, the United Nations and development partners are delivering tangible results for the most vulnerable groups. As needs continue to grow and pressure on national systems increases, stronger international responsibility-sharing is essential to building on these achievements and enhancing Egypt’s capacity to provide inclusive services for all.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Sebastian Laurion, Head of Cooperation at the European Union Delegation to Egypt, stated: \u201cThe European Union remains firmly committed to supporting Egypt’s efforts to address the complex challenges of migration amid a regional context marked by growing instability. Through this joint programme, we support the Egyptian authorities in building resilient local systems that benefit vulnerable populations and the host communities that generously welcome them alike.\u201d<\/p>\n

The visit highlighted the importance of sustained international solidarity and increased investment in Egypt’s national systems. Such efforts are essential to expanding access to services for vulnerable refugees and migrants, as well as members of host communities, while promoting social cohesion and supporting sustainable development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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