Abstract

Insecurity, Stigma and Resilience of Internally Displaced People in Burkina Faso

Badolo B. Léopold*

Since 2015, Burkina Faso has been facing a security crisis that has led to numerous population movements. These displacements often confront the people concerned with stigmatisation by the host populations. This article explores how stigma and resilience are related among people who had to relocate due to violent extremism and 54 participants (36 females vs. 18 males) were questioned. The results highlight both the reality of the stigmatisation of internally displaced people and its negative impact on their psychological resilience. Raising public awareness is essential to help reduce the occurrence of stigmatisation.

Published Date: 2023-12-29; Received Date: 2023-11-29