National commission for Refugees & IDPs (NCRI) – We were established in 2001 following the publication of the first NHS cancer plan, which proposed formalising connections between government health departments, research councils, industry and charities, who each fund research into cancer.

Previous slide

Next slide

About Us

The National Commission for Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (NCRI) operates under the Federal Government of Somalia within the Ministry of Internal Affairs. As a crucial governmental institution, NCRI is committed to tackling the intricate challenges encountered by refugees and displaced populations in the country.

Mission

The mission of NCRI is to provide comprehensive support and protection to refugees and internally displaced persons in Somalia. Through strategic partnerships, advocacy, and the implementation of sustainable solutions, we aim to alleviate the hardships of displacement, ensure access to essential services, and promote the reintegration of displaced individuals into their communities.

Vision

The National Commission for Refugees and IDPs (NCRI) in Somalia envisions a future where displaced populations find enduring solutions, fostering a society that prioritizes their protection, inclusion, and dignified return.

35,000

Refugees

3.3 M

IDPs

1,432

Returnees

2,234

Asylum seekers

What We Do

The NCRI, under Somalia's Federal Government and Ministry of Internal Affairs, plays a vital role in addressing refugee and displaced population challenges.

Refugee Returnees:

Refugee-returnees may face secondary displacement or protracted situations like IDPs if they can't return to their original homes. This policy framework covers both groups, respecting international agreements.

Internally displaced persons (IDPs):

Individuals or groups compelled to leave their homes due to armed conflict, violence, or insecurity, often to escape harm, are referred to as displaced.

Durable solutions:

A solution through which refugee-returnees and IDPs no longer have any specific assistance and protection needs that are linked to their displacement, and can enjoy their con- situational and human rights without discrimination on account of their displacement.

Repatriation:

Repatriation is the voluntary return of refugees to Somalia or their places of origin, respecting non-refoulement rights per the 1951 Convention.

Reintegration:

Former refugee-returnees and IDPs returning to their communities or chosen regions, accessing the same rights, systems, and services for peaceful coexistence.