UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, works to protect and support refugees and asylum-seekers in Algeria..
In Algiers, UNHCR and its partners provide support and specialized services to refugees and asylum-seekers, including education, health care, child protection, legal assistance, mental health and psychosocial support, support for survivors of gender-based violence, cash assistance, and livelihood opportunities. Particular attention is given to people with specific needs, while encouraging the active participation of refugee communities.
In the Sahrawi refugee camps, UNHCR supports access to essential services and humanitarian assistance, including health care, water, education, livelihoods, energy, food security, and shelter. UNHCR works with partners and the refugee community to ensure that women and girls, young people, and persons with disabilities can participate in decisions that affect their lives.