Building on earlier research conducted in four other secondary cities by the Norwegian Refugee Council, this report focuses on Arua, where an estimated 25,000 refugees and asylum seekers have self-settled. The study provides critical insights into their mobility patterns, legal documentation challenges, housing security, employment barriers, and coping mechanisms.
By applying a mixed-methods approach, including surveys of 380 households, focus group discussions, and stakeholder interviews, the report identifies key challenges and opportunities for refugees in Arua, including newly arrived refugees from Sudan, who face additional complexities.
These findings aim to inform policymakers, humanitarian and development actors, civil society, the private sector and local authorities to address gaps and improve urban refugee protection while fostering self-reliance and inclusion.
