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    The protection rights of internally displaced children in Hargeisa, Somaliland
    (Kampala International University.College of Humanities and social science, 2013-11) Abdisamed, Amal Mohamed
    This case study was conducted in Mohamed Mage IDPs camp In Hargeisa District in Northern Somaliland to critically examine the Law and Protection rights of children in June 2012. This was to critically examine the law in relation to protection rights of the children in Internally Displaced Person's camps in Somaliland with specific emphasis on Mage Internaliy Displaced People's Camp in Hargeisa District. This was a descriptive cross sectional study using quantitative and qualitative methods conducted in Mage camp in Hargeisa district. The latter was selected purposively (worst affected).The sample size was 200 respondents. Sampling of the households and respondents was done using systematic and simple random sampling methods. Key informant interviews were conducted with selected members of the camp and district. Data was collected using semi structured questionnaires and Focus group discussion and key informants guides. Quantitative data were analyzed and qualitative data were analyzed and presented by use of tables, graphs, and pie charts by use of SPSS software. From the findings, the Community level of awareness of law and protection rights of children was low. The attitude towards the law and protection was negative. There are gaps in the implementation of the IDPs policy in Hargeisa district. The people of Mohamed Moge IDPs should be trained and sensitized on their rights. From this study people, government of Somalia and the international community will know the state and plight of IDPs and provide the necessary resources to the IDPs.