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"As refugees, your stories are the proof that Ethiopia's inclusion approach is successful." High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi met refugees from Eritrea, Somalia, DRC, Syria & Yemen building businesses in Addis —thanks to 🇪🇹’s pioneering inclusion approach.


Pleased to receive H.E. Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, & Commissioner Amma A. Twum-Amoah. We exchanged views on the nexus between peace, humanitarian & human rights & agreed on efforts to address conflicts, political, refugee & migration issues, including… 1/2


Through nearly 10 years in my current job I have visited Ethiopia every year, including in times of war, pandemics, natural disasters. I assured President Taye Atske Selassie of UNHCR’s continued commitment to support Ethiopia — one the largest, most generous refugee hosting countries.



“ [With inclusion] aid becomes not an expenditure but an investment, providing opportunities instead of handouts through investment in structures and systems that will benefit both refugees and host communities.” – Filippo Grandi
![UNHCR Ethiopia (@unhcrethiopia) on Twitter photo “ [With inclusion] aid becomes not an expenditure but an investment, providing opportunities instead of handouts through investment in structures and systems that will benefit both refugees and host communities.” – <a href="/FilippoGrandi/">Filippo Grandi</a> “ [With inclusion] aid becomes not an expenditure but an investment, providing opportunities instead of handouts through investment in structures and systems that will benefit both refugees and host communities.” – <a href="/FilippoGrandi/">Filippo Grandi</a>](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GtWRCFxWQAACZC6.jpg)

“Digital access is a bridge to self-reliance” - Andrew Mbogori Today, UNHCR & World Bank co-hosted the East Africa Regional Workshop on Digitalization for Displaced Populations in Nairobi. Stakeholders from 🇪🇹🇰🇪🇸🇴🇸🇸 shared insights to boost digital access for refugees & hosts.


#refugee inclusion = #makatet thank you 🇪🇹 +commitment by our donors and partners Filippo Grandi Dr. Ramiz Alakbarov Raouf Mazou Mamadou Dian Balde

The conflict in Sudan has spiraled into the world’s largest displacement crisis. UNHCR is on the ground, rapidly responding with life-saving aid. But with millions forced to flee their homes, more resources are urgently needed. UNHCR's Mamadou Dian Balde calls for greater support.






12 million lives uprooted. One in three Sudanese displaced. Stand with the people of Sudan. A message from UNHCR's Mamadou Dian Balde, UNHCR Regional Director for the East, Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes. unh.cr/6448ccc04



The ICRC to AfricanUnion briefed African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security on the humanitarian situation across Africa, calling for an urgent action to uphold #IHL, #Safeguard #Humanitarian #Space, and #ProtectCivilians. Member States were also urged to join the Global #IHL Initiative.


During t/official open session of the #AUPSC on Humanitarian Situation in 🌍, H.E Amma A. Twum-Amoah highlighted #DRC, #Sudan, #HornofAfrica #East&SouthernAfrica & #Islandcountries as key humanitarian hotspots that needed urgent attention of t/Peace & Security Council. 🗓️ 1️⃣July
