SP-CNRA

SP-CNRA, the National Commission for Refugees and Stateless Persons in Benin, is a governmental body responsible for managing refugee and statelessness matters. Based in Cotonou, it works under Benin’s national legal framework and international conventions on refugee protection and statelessness. The Commission is committed to a sustainable and inclusive future, promoting the protection, assistance and empowerment of asylum seekers, refugees and stateless people.

Its work includes legal assistance and guidance, public education on local laws and rights, and community-based protection that supports local leaders as advocates. SP-CNRA also offers training and capacity-building programs for stakeholders, alongside environmental initiatives that encourage sustainable development. Its broader efforts address access to education for children, the right to nationality, and improved living conditions and opportunities for displaced communities.

The organisation shares legal and policy documents, including information on Benin’s refugee and statelessness legislation. Members of the public can support its work through donations, volunteering, or by contacting the Commission to learn more and get involved.