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Vulnerable groups among refugees in Egypt include women, children, persons with disabilities, older people, ethnic and religious minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Refugee women are at risk of gender-based violence,[1] including physical, sexual, and psychological abuse, as well as sexual exploitation and trafficking. Refugee children, especially those who are unaccompanied, are more vulnerable to exploitation, trafficking, or recruitment by armed groups. They often face barriers to education and suffer from psychological trauma. Persons with disabilities are frequently excluded from basic services and lack access to adequate facilities. Older refugees experience neglect, social isolation, and limited healthcare. Ethnic and religious minorities may face discrimination and persecution. Members of the LGBTQ+ community encounter legal and social discrimination[2], which exposes them to violence, stigma, and exclusion.
[1] Racist assault by police officers on refugee women and children in front of the UNHCR office, here; Sexual Assault and Murder Case of the Infant “Janet”, here