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In 2012, violence erupted in northern Mali,[br]affecting the sub-region.

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Fearing for their lives,

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tens of thousands were forced to flee[br]their homes to escape the conflict.

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Years went by.

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A peace deal was signed in Mali,[br]but the fighting didn't stop.

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Crime, terrorism, chronic droughts,

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and limited access to food[br]and medical care persist in Mali.

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Today, significant numbers[br]of internally displaced Malians

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and refugees hosted in neighbouring countries

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are still unable to return home.

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Roughly a quarter of refugees[br]live in towns and cities.

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The farmers, herders, merchants and nomads

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that make up most of the remaining 75%[br]live in settlements.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency,[br]with the support of the European Union,

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together with its partners,[br]provides life-saving support,

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such as food, water, shelter

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and health facilities[br]to people forced to flee.

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Safeguarding their fundamental human rights

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is crucial for people to be able[br]to build a better future.

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But with no end to the violence in sight,

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UNHCR, with the support of the European Union

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leads efforts to enable displaced families[br]and individuals to settle

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and make a positive contribution[br]in their new communities.

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UNHCR, with the support of the European Union[br]and its partners

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offer training and help them find a market[br]for their skills and goods,

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while also enriching their host communities[br]with their experience and knowledge.

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Offering people forced to flee[br]a safe place to call home

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brings opportunities for everyone.

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Malians fleeing violence do not have to put[br]their lives on hold forever.

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Given the opportunity, they can do[br]so much more than rely on relief

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and wait for the conflict to resolve.

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Empowered and thriving displaced families[br]can be a force of change for the better.

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Whether settling into a new community[br]or returning home.