Impact of Refugee Status on Female Education: the Case of Somali Women Refugees in Kenya
Abstract
This study aims to explore and analyze the impact of refugee status on female refugee education.
It focuses on Somali refugee women in Kenya. Education is a stepping-stone to many
opportunities. Because of the dangerous nature of the refugee population, women are at greater
risk than men. The purpose of this study is to examine the challenges that prevent Somali women
refugees from accessing education. The study explores three perspectives, focusing on how
women's refugee education is affected by the refugee situation, the challenges facing Somali
women as refugees, and current policies. It will help improve women's refugee education in Kenya.
The study uses primary and secondary data sources. Basic data compiling questionnaires,
interviews, samples and observations, secondary data sources including previous research thesis,
journals, refugee sector shareholder reports, websites, print media and online libraries. The results
of this study indicate that refugee women face many challenges, including a shortage of textbooks.
This challenge contributes to the various challenges they face, including the lack of assistance
from UNHCR and the Government of Kenya. This is one of the reasons for the lack of access to
education for refugee women. The study recommends that Kenyan participants come together and
participate in efforts to address the challenges facing female refugees. They are at risk and find
themselves in a situation where the UNHCR and the Kenyan government are seeking concerted
efforts to address them.
Publisher
University of Nairobi
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