African Union summit in Ethiopia focuses on refugees
During the African Union summit, strengthening collaboration, advocacy and pushing stakeholders to implement key political decisions and policies is expected to end the plight of […]
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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). […]
VIDEO: Innovative investment transforms lives in Ethiopia
A pioneering partnership with IKEA Foundation turns a parched desert into valuable agricultural land for refugees and locals in Ethiopia’s remote Somali region. By Vania Barbara […]
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 […]
Ethiopia working jointly with the UN System to strengthen the national NCD response
Ethiopia is facing a rapid rise in noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and the main common risk factors causing these conditions are tobacco use, harmful use of […]
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 […]
JRS Inaugurates Its Child Protection Center in Ethiopia
The Jesuit Refugee Service is an international Catholic organization that aids refugees, forcibly displaced peoples, and asylum seekers,working in more than 50 countries. ADDIS ABABA […]
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 […]