Niger

People are dealing with multiple and overlapping challenges, including violence, forced displacement, economic hardship, and climate shocks. Food insecurity and malnutrition are widespread. Conflict-related protection risks remain especially high in the provinces of Tillabéri, Tahoua, and Diffa—areas affected by the crises in the Central Sahel and the Lake Chad Basin—and the situation has also worsened in Maradi.

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Primary displacement

38%

Secondary displacement

24%

Population movements are mainly primary and mostly linked to conflict. Lack of food, assistance, natural resources, as well as access to social services, are among the other growing causes for displacements.

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Communities with movement restrictions

24%

Restrictions outside the communities

42%

Movement is often restricted by armed groups and banditry. As a result, 1 in 5 people feel unsafe in their communities and nearly 1 in 3 struggle to reach local markets.

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Insecure places for women

48%

No access to GBV support services

23%

With 1 in 2 people reporting dangerous areas for women and girls in their communities, their daily activities are impacted. GBV support services are largely absent, and 8 in 10 peole turn to family members for assistance.

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No access to formal education

22%

Insecurity at school

21%

School closures and distructions are the main factors affecting education. Insecurity at school stems from lack of proper infrastructure, including hygiene equipments.

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Integration of displaced communities

97%

Household member with special needs

37%

Despite varied challenges, people demonstrate strong sense of solidarity by hosting displaced persons and donating lands for their livelihood. Community-based conflict resolution mechanisms are widely established.

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