What does “reintegration” mean in humanitarian aid?
Reintegration is the process through which returnees regain sustainable access to rights, services, livelihoods, housing, safety, and community life.
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In Afghanistan crossing the border is only the first step; work, documents, water, education, and acceptance determine whether return is sustainable.
Livelihood support and shared infrastructure can help both returnees and hosts.
A transport payment alone does not prove reintegration.
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