UNHCR Ethiopia

UNHCR Ethiopia This is the official page of the UN Refugee Agency operating in Ethiopia

The UN Refugee Agency in Ethiopia operates in Assosa, Dollo Ado, Gambella, Jijiga and Shire.

To strengthen healthcare services, UNHCR Ethiopia, under the Energy Access project funded by AECID Ethiopia, delivered v...
02/06/2026

To strengthen healthcare services, UNHCR Ethiopia, under the Energy Access project funded by AECID Ethiopia, delivered vital medical equipment - an ultrasound, hematology analyzer and refrigerators - to the Health Center in Kobe site region.

🎓Jigjiga University launched a project to enhance education access, strengthen teacher capacity, support skills developm...
28/05/2026

🎓Jigjiga University launched a project to enhance education access, strengthen teacher capacity, support skills development & generate policy evidence; empowering 300 refugee-school teachers & 350 host community youth over 3 years.

Thank you Jigjiga University for your commitment to solutions in !

Gaps in lighting, fencing & water access rise GBV risks. With Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund (EHF) support, UNHCR & partners...
28/05/2026

Gaps in lighting, fencing & water access rise GBV risks.

With Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund (EHF) support, UNHCR & partners are :

🚫 Working with the community to stop violence
📢 Helping people speak up safely
🩺 Ensuring survivors get the care they need

Honored to host World Bank Group's Xavier Devictor in Ethiopia. With Refugees & Returnees Service - RRS, we engaged comm...
18/05/2026

Honored to host World Bank Group's Xavier Devictor in Ethiopia.

With Refugees & Returnees Service - RRS, we engaged communities & visited key World Bank investments in Benishangul Gumuz & Somali regions, highlighting progress on refugee inclusion. Crucial momentum built toward the High Commissioner's 50/35 target.

In the   region, UNHCR, Refugees & Returnees Service - RRS & IHS Ethiopia handed over tractors, mills, bajaj & masonry e...
12/05/2026

In the region, UNHCR, Refugees & Returnees Service - RRS & IHS Ethiopia handed over tractors, mills, bajaj & masonry equipment to the refugee & host community in Aftit. This will boost incomes and bring refugees and hosts closer.

Grateful for U.S. Department of State– Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration's (PRM) vital support.

Water services are stronger when they're part of national systems.With the   Region, Refugees & Returnees Service - RRS,...
11/05/2026

Water services are stronger when they're part of national systems.

With the Region, Refugees & Returnees Service - RRS, UNICEF Ethiopia, & NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council, UNHCR Ethiopia handed water services in Awbarre, Shedder & Kebribeyah refugee settlements to Government utilities, advancing government‑led service delivery.

Happy  ! 🇪🇺From emergency shelters in   to protection, solutions & inclusion in Afar, Amhara, Benishangul-Gumuz, Somali ...
09/05/2026

Happy ! 🇪🇺

From emergency shelters in to protection, solutions & inclusion in Afar, Amhara, Benishangul-Gumuz, Somali & Tigray, UNHCR's partnership with EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid & EU International Partnerships is transforming refugee, displaced and host community lives across 🇪🇹.

With vital support from the Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund ( ), UNHCR Ethiopia is expanding its support to refugees across 🇪...
08/05/2026

With vital support from the Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund ( ), UNHCR Ethiopia is expanding its support to refugees across 🇪🇹.

This funding allows us to scale up:
🛡️ Protection
💰 Cash assistance
🩺 Health & Hygiene
🏠 NFIs & Site improvements

UNHCR is grateful for the continued partnership of the Govt of Austria🇦🇹.  Austria's flexible support improves access to...
08/05/2026

UNHCR is grateful for the continued partnership of the Govt of Austria🇦🇹.

Austria's flexible support improves access to water, schooling, healthcare & legal docs.

Flexible funding allows timely, effective responses & reflects strong solidarity w/forcibly displaced people.

Strengthening   in Benishangul-Gumuz! 🇪🇹🇩🇪UNHCR hosted GiZ, BMZ & the German Embassy Addis Ababa in Ura settlement to ex...
08/05/2026

Strengthening in Benishangul-Gumuz! 🇪🇹🇩🇪

UNHCR hosted GiZ, BMZ & the German Embassy Addis Ababa in Ura settlement to explore opportunities to launch a new initiative to strengthen the socio‑economic inclusion & protection of refugees and host communities.

Address

Ethio-Chinese Friendship Road, Kirkos Kifle Ketema Wereda 03, House No. 179B
Addis Ababa
1076

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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