The protection rights of internally displaced children in Hargeisa, Somaliland
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Date
2013-11
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Kampala International University.College of Humanities and social science
Abstract
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.
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Thesis presented to the College of Higher Degree and Research Kampala International University Kampala Uganda in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree master of Human Rights and Development
Keywords
Protection, Rights, Internally, Somaliland