UNHCR welcomes Ethiopia law granting more rights to refugees
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes Ethiopia’s historic new refugee law which will now allow refugees to obtain work permits, access primary education, obtain drivers’ […]
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Ethiopian parliament ratifies legislation that gives employment, education rights to refugees
The Ethiopian parliament approved a new refugee rights legislation which is part of Ethiopia’s commitment towards the implementation of the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF). […]
How is Ethiopia welcoming its refugees?
Surrounded by a region in conflict, Ethiopia is Africa’s second largest refugee hosting country, after Uganda. In addition, conflict, drought and flooding causes displacement inside […]
China provides WFP with US$6 million for refugees, people hit by drought in Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA (WFP)–The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on 13th March 2018 announced a contribution of US$6 million from the Government of the People’s […]
EDUCATION: Responding to the Needs of Eritrean Refugees in Ethiopia
Despite a number of challenges, around 85% of the Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia are estimated to complete their studies successfully. By Wondwosen Tamrat and Samuel […]
Integrating Urban Refugees in Ethiopia
WASHINGTON, D.C. (JRS)–The traditional image of refugees crammed under large tents or a makeshift structure no longer gives the full indication of today’s refugee crisis. […]
Ethiopia embarks on ambitious roadmap to further the protection of refugees
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (UNHCR)―The Government of Ethiopia today formally launched the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF), effectively paving the way for the implementation of the […]
Ethiopia Begins Civil Registration for Refugees
Civil registration offices have also been established in each of the 26 refugee camps, as well as in the seven locations with a high concentration […]
Ethiopia Registers over 54,000 New Refugees in First 5 Months of 2017: ARRA
ADDIS ABABA (Xinhua)–Ethiopia has registered an additional 54,107 refugees from January to May 2017, with most being Eritreans, South Sudanese and Sudanese, according to the […]
EU, Netherlands Launch Innovative Regional Development and Protection Program (RDPP) in Ethiopia for Refugees
The 30 million Euro Regional Development and Protection Program (RDPP) is an innovative program to address protection and development challenges of both refugees and host […]