What is the latest update from Ethiopia? Ethiopia recently announced that nearly 1.5 million livestock animals have been vaccinated to aid the livelihoods of pastoralists impacted by the aftermath of armed conflicts. What does this mean for the community? The vaccination campaign aims to support the pastoralist communities in recovering from the challenges posed by … Read more
What is the Church in Ethiopia doing to help those displaced by conflict? Catholics in Ethiopia are dedicated to providing assistance to individuals forcibly displaced by conflict, according to Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, President of the Episcopal Conference. The Church is offering support in social, psychological, spiritual, and trauma treatment areas. This commitment underscores the … Read more
Why are Human Rights Bodies Failing to Act in Ethiopia? Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, criticizes the lack of action by human rights bodies in response to ongoing atrocities in Ethiopia. Millions of Ethiopians facing denial of justice due to conflict. No progress in holding individuals accountable in the … Read more
Ethiopia Sees Over 3 Million People Internally Displaced What is the latest report on internal displacement in Ethiopia? According to the International Organization for Migration’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), over 3 million people were internally displaced in Ethiopia by the end of last year. What does this mean for the affected population? The significant number … Read more
Refugee Empowerment Through Digital IDs How did accessing the ID system change the life of a Yemeni refugee in Ethiopia? A year after fleeing violence in Yemen, Ibtisam Khaled Al-Barti in Ethiopia faced challenges in starting a business without formal documents. However, a new digital ID system has opened doors for refugees like her. What … Read more
Women and girls mired in Sudan crisis face a surge in sexual violence A year ago, when fighting first broke out in Sudan’s capital Khartoum, Fatima* thought staying indoors with her children was the safest option. However, a sense of security was shattered when armed men demanded food and water, leading to multiple instances of … Read more
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and other humanitarian organizations appeal for funding What is the appeal for? Urgent request for USD 112 million Support over 2.1 million migrants and host communities Focus on Eastern and Southern routes Where was the appeal made? Geneva, Switzerland, at a donor briefing on 16 April The International Organization … Read more