Somalia

Advocacy for Somalia

What is Happening?

Over the past two decades, a deadly combination of conflict, climate events, and food insecurity has forcefully displaced many Somalis from their homes. Many internally displaced people have lived in a state of crisis for years, lacking essential services and opportunities to rebuild their lives. As of late 2025, the number of internally displaced people in Somalia is approaching 4 million, with recent projections estimating around 211,000 new displacements between October and December 2025 alone. Somalia’s larger cities continue to receive new arrivals of displaced people, desperate for assistance.

What Must Be Done?

Refugees International urges the international community to provide funding and technical assistance to help displaced Somalis rebuild their lives. Neighboring countries, including Kenya, must also uphold the rights of Somali refugees. Humanitarians should consider creative approaches, including area-based approaches, to respond to the needs of displaced people increasingly arriving in urban areas.