UNHCR Regional Update - Southern Africa Operational Update (1 - 31 October 2021)
Highlights
Statelessness: High-level engagement continued in the region to strengthen the prevention of statelessness.
Human rights of persons of concern: Memorandum of Understanding signed with South African Human Rights Commission.
COVID-19: Vaccination rollout continued for persons of concern, as outreach was conducted to address vaccine hesitancy.
During the month of October:
2,739 people reached through door-to-door hygiene promotion in Republic of the Congo
804 callers assisted through the UNHCR Helpline in South Africa
429 IDPs reached with household kits in Niassa Province, Mozambique
1,159 refugees in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) supported to repatriate
553 refugees received multi-purpose cash assistance in Zambia
117 households in Angola received support for shelter construction and installation