South Africa Refugee Led Network

We are increasingly concerned about the current situation affecting refugees in South Africa, particularly the suspension of activities by key actors, including UNHCR and its implementing partners, due to security concerns. While the safety of humanitarian staff is critical, these pauses have left many refugees without access to essential protection services, forcing communities to rely solely on their own limited resources and support systems. This moment calls for urgent, coordinated efforts to ensure continuity of protection and to strengthen community-based responses so that no one is left without support during times of heightened vulnerability.