WUNRN

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Women's Refugee Commission

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SOUTH AFRICA - URBAN REFUGEES IN JOHANNESBURG - WOMEN

 

Direct Link to Full 27-Page 2011 Report: report

 

More than 51,000 refugees and 417,000 asylum seekers are currently living in Johannesburg, South Africa—many of whom face high unemployment, xenophobia and discrimination. Women especially are at risk of sexual harassment and violence when they sell goods on the street or in flea markets, go to work or take public transportation. Yet, despite this, many displaced people living in the city have demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit to solve problems, innovate and adapt. Some 75 percent are economically active.