From the Field: Outreach across the Horn of Africa
The region is home to some 600,000 people, many of whom the UN tries to support as they face challenges ranging from inter-clan conflict to gender-based violence and human rights violations.
Travelling such long distances is all part of the regular work of human rights staff and other UN officials in their efforts to meet those in need.
The recent trip involved discussions with local government officials, civil society groups and human rights activists, with the latter calling for stronger press freedom, modern facilities for law enforcement agencies to better serve local residents, and improvements to camps for internally displaced people.
Security for UN teams on such outreach missions is a major consideration, as is navigating long stretches of roads of varying quality and avoiding wildlife – especially herds of camels
Find out more about the road trip, and how the UN is helping vulnerable people in the Horn of Africa here.
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