Refugee camp

A refugee camp is a camp built up by governments or NGOs (such as the ICRC) to receive refugees.

Related Topics:
NGO - ICRC - Refugee

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Since refugee camps are generally set up in an impromotu fashion, and designed to meet basic human needs for a short time, when civil war or other problems prevent the return of refugees, or children essentially grow up in the camps, a humanitarian crisis can result.

Related Topics:
Civil war - Humanitarian

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Facilities of a refugee camp can include the following:

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• sleeping accommodations (tents)
• hygiene facilities (cleaning and toilets)
• medical supplies
• communication equipment (e.g. radio)

Examples of refugee camps:

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• Nabatieh camp
• four near Tindouf

See also:

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• United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
• United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East