| While the general protection environment is stable, refugees in Egypt often suffer from loss of hope, deteriorating psychological and medical conditions, and limited livelihood opportunities. They are particularly challenged by lengthy residency procedures, visa limitations and an increasing cost of living. Cost barriers impede access to secure food supply, health care, and education. Apart of poverty refugees in Egypt are vulnerable to workplace exploitation. Physical safety is also a concern, particularly for women, girls and persons living in disadvantaged neighbourhoods who face sexual and gender-based violence, and abuse. | | While the general protection environment is stable, refugees in Egypt often suffer from loss of hope, deteriorating psychological and medical conditions, and limited livelihood opportunities. They are particularly challenged by lengthy residency procedures, visa limitations and an increasing cost of living. Cost barriers impede access to secure food supply, health care, and education. Apart of poverty refugees in Egypt are vulnerable to workplace exploitation. Physical safety is also a concern, particularly for women, girls and persons living in disadvantaged neighbourhoods who face sexual and gender-based violence, and abuse. |
| As many communities already face difficult living conditions, with unemployment rates and insufficient access to quality services, hosting refugees places additional pressures on limited resources and services. Perceptions of competition increase the risk of social tensions. | | As many communities already face difficult living conditions, with unemployment rates and insufficient access to quality services, hosting refugees places additional pressures on limited resources and services. Perceptions of competition increase the risk of social tensions. |