How can I protect myself and my family from safety threats and risks?
You can protect yourself and your family from safety threats and risks by:
- Following the safety guidelines.
- Avoiding areas or activities that are dangerous or risky.
- Reporting any safety issues or concerns to the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) partners, the site committee, or other humanitarian actors.
- Seeking support if you need it.
- Joining or forming community groups or initiatives that promote safety and prevention of hazards and violence.
What should I do if I face or witness any abuse, exploitation, or violence in the hosting site?
If you face or witness any abuse, exploitation, or violence:
- Report it to CCCM, the site committee, or other humanitarian actors.
- Use the complaint and feedback mechanism or protection hotlines.
- Seek medical, legal, or psychosocial support if needed.
- Avoid confronting or retaliating against the perpetrator.
- Preserve any evidence, if possible.
- Join or form community groups or initiatives that promote protection and prevention of abuse, exploitation, or violence.
I received an eviction notice or was involved in an incident with the landowner. What do I do?
You can:
- Contact CCCM, the site committee, or other humanitarian actors for support.
- Avoid confrontation with the landowner.
- Contact UNHCR’s legal partner or a lawyer for counselling, mediation, or representation if needed.
If community leaders and CCCM cannot successfully negotiate with the landowner, cooperate with CCCM and other humanitarian actors to explore alternative site locations or durable solutions.
How can I prevent or respond to flooding incidents?
To prevent or respond to flooding incidents:
- Participate in the site committee.
- Join or form community groups or initiatives for emergency response or flood prevention and mitigation.
- Follow the flood preparedness and response measures provided.
- Avoid areas or activities that are dangerous or risky during floods.
- Seek a safe place or shelter if possible.
- Call for help or assistance if needed.
- Contact CCCM, the site committee, or other humanitarian actors.
How can I prevent or respond to fire incidents?
To prevent or respond to fire incidents:
- Participate in the site committee.
- Join or form community groups or initiatives that promote fire prevention and safety.
- Follow the fire prevention and response measures provided.
- Avoid using open flames or flammable materials inside shelters or near services.
- Seek a safe place or shelter if possible.
- Call for help or assistance if needed.
- Contact CCCM, the site committee, or other humanitarian actors.
