Addis Ababa, July 11, 2025 (FMC) — The commitment of Ethiopia towards refugee inclusion is among some of the leading works in Africa and globally, UNHCR Assistant Representative for Protection in Ethiopia David Karp said.
The assistant representative emphasized the significant efforts made by both the Ethiopian government and its people in welcoming more than one million refugees.
The assistant representative said that Ethiopia is undertaking noteworthy inclusion initiative, which is among the leading works in Africa and globally.
The inclusion has enabled refugees to access essential services such as health care and education, and to receive identification cards, facilitating their integration into society.
“The inclusion work underway allows refugees to be able to access the health care system, the school system, and receive identification card, among others.”
In this regard, the response from the government and people of Ethiopia has been extremely rich, stressing the comprehensive nature of the support provided for refugees.
Furthermore, Karp expressed appreciation for the commitment of Ethiopia and its generous support and inclusionary approach towards the more than one million refugees across the country.
“We appreciate the support of the Refugees and Returnees Service, the line ministries, and in particular the people of Ethiopia in their response to the refugees.”
He told local news agency ENA that UNHCR remains committed to working alongside the government and people of Ethiopia to enhance responses to refugees in the country.