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REFUGEE CHILDREN’S ACCESS TO BIRTH REGISTRATION SERVICES IN ETHIOPIA: Carrying Proof of Identity Wherever Life Leads

July 7, 2026

REFUGEE CHILDREN’S ACCESS TO BIRTH REGISTRATION SERVICES IN ETHIOPIA: Carrying Proof of Identity Wherever...

The Government of Ethiopia has officially launched the MAKATET (ማካተት) Roadmap on 18 June 2026, a landmark national framework aimed at advancing the socio-economic inclusion of refugees while strengthening opportunities and services for host communities. Unveiled during a high-level ceremony at the Adwa Memorial Museum, the Roadmap marks a significant shift from humanitarian assistance toward sustainable, government-led development solutions.

June 18, 2026

A high-level validation workshop for the Inclusion Roadmap, Ethiopia’s National Framework for the Socio-Economic Inclusion of Refugees, was convened today in Addis Ababa, bringing together key government institutions, development and humanitarian partners, donors, as well as representatives of refugees and host communities.

April 30, 2026

The senior leadership of Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) had the honor of welcoming Mr. OIKE Atsuyuki, the Chairperson of UNHCR Executive Committee for an engaging dialogue on the refugee response in Ethiopia.

April 23, 2026

This afternoon, @RRSEthiopia Director General @TeybaHassen met with U.S Ambassador to Ethiopia @ErvinMassinga, where they engaged in a productive dialog regarding ongoing partnership.

April 7, 2026

Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) and partners handed over water facilities to the Somali Regional State—marking strong partnership and shared commitment to inclusive solutions to refugees and host communities under the Makatet Roadmap.

April 1, 2026

በጋምቤላ ክልል አልፎ አልፎ እየተፈጠሩ በማህበረሰቡ መካከል መቃቃር በመፍጠር ወደ ግጭት የሚያመሩ አለመግባባቶችን በዘላቂነት ለመፍታት ህዝባዊ የዕርቅ ጉባዔ ተካሄደ። ጉባዔው በክልሉ መንግሥት የተዘጋጀ ሲሆን፣ የኢ.ፌ.ዲ.ሪ የስደተኞችና ተመላሾች አገልግሎትን ጨምሮ የሚመለከታቸው ባለድርሻ አካላት ተሳትፈውበታል።

March 31, 2026

RRS with financial support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, has launched a radio program aimed at advancing inclusive socio-economic development.

March 31, 2026

Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS), with financial support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation,...

The Director General of Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) @TeybaHassen was honored with the “Global Solidarity Leadership Award” @ the African Youth Leadership Diplomatic Conference 2026.

March 26, 2026

This significant occasion is being held from 25–29 March 2026 at the United Nations...

Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS), with financial support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, has launched a radio program for refugees and host communities.

March 24, 2026

Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS), with financial support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation,...

Best wishes from Madam @TeybaHassen, the Director General of Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS), on the joyous occasion of Eid Al-Fitr!

March 19, 2026

RRS Director General Teyiba Hassen, received the Executive Director of Mary Joy Ethiopia, Sister Zebider Zewdie, at her office for a courtesy meeting. During the discussion, the Director General provided a comprehensive overview of the refugee situation in Ethiopia, highlighting ongoing response efforts as well as key operational & resource challenges in delivering essential services to refugees & host communities.

February 25, 2026

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