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.