Refugees & Returnees Service - RRS

Refugees & Returnees Service - RRS Refugees & Returnees Service (RRS) is the Ethiopian Government's counterpart of UNHCR Office in Addis Ababa - Ethiopia.

Refugees and Returnees Service - RRS is the Ethiopian government counterpart of UNHCR Office in Addis Ababa. RRS is the leading agency in the protection and assistance of refugees and the overall coordination of refugee interventions and socio-economic integration of returnees in Ethiopia.

!Refugees & Returnees Service (RRS) wishes all Muslims, particularly refugees in Ethiopia and their generous host commu...
27/05/2026

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Refugees & Returnees Service (RRS) wishes all Muslims, particularly refugees in Ethiopia and their generous host communities a HaPpY Eid Al-Adha!

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The two rounds of training on the Justice for Children Training Manual, with a particular focus on refugee children in E...
26/05/2026

The two rounds of training on the Justice for Children Training Manual, with a particular focus on refugee children in Ethiopia, conducted for Refugee Community Representatives and participants drawn from the justice, peace and security, as well as social sectors in Semera Town, have been successfully concluded.

The training, which was highly engaging and interactive, successfully achieved the objective of creating the intended awareness among participants from the relevant sectors.

The initiative was designed to strengthen the capacity of refugee communities and key stakeholders, including actors from the justice, peace and security, and social sectors, to better address issues affecting children within refugee settings.

The workshops ultimately aimed to promote child protection and enhance access to justice for children in refugee communities.

Throughout the sessions, participants gained knowledge and practical insights on legal and policy frameworks for child protection, the core principles of Justice for Children, child-friendly communication and ethical standards, case management and referral pathways, as well as community roles in preventing and responding to violence against children.

The training was organized by Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS), with financial support from UNICEF, reaffirming the commitment of both institutions to strengthening child protection systems and ensuring the well-being and rights of refugee children in Ethiopia.
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The capacity-building workshop, attended by justice and security officials from the Somali Regional State, has successfu...
26/05/2026

The capacity-building workshop, attended by justice and security officials from the Somali Regional State, has successful been concluded.

Its purpose was to strengthen participants’ expertise, awareness and practical skills to help them effectively respond to the unique justice needs of refugee children.

Through discussions and peer-learning exchanges, attendees explored feasible approaches to advancing friendly, inclusive and rights-based access to justice for child refugees.

Reflecting on their experience, participants described the sessions as enriching and emphasized that the workshop not only broadened their understanding but also provided substantial insights they can apply in their daily work.

The sessions also sought to deepen their understanding of legal and institutional frameworks on refugee protection, ensuring that the rights, safety and well-being of refugee children are upheld.

Hosted in Jigjiga city, the training workshop was organized by Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) with financial support from UNICEF.
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Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS), with financial support from UNICEF, is conducting a training program in Semera Tow...
25/05/2026

Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS), with financial support from UNICEF, is conducting a training program in Semera Town for stakeholders drawn from the justice, peace and security, and social sectors on the Justice for Children Training Manual, with a particular focus on refugee children in Ethiopia.

The training aims to raise awareness and strengthen ongoing efforts to promote child protection and ensure improved access to justice within refugee communities.

The initiative seeks to enhance participants’ understanding of child rights and legal protection frameworks, strengthen capacities on child-sensitive justice approaches, improve case identification, referral, and follow-up mechanisms, support efforts to prevent and respond to Violence Against Children (VAC), and foster stronger coordination and collaboration among key stakeholders.

Participants are taking part in sessions covering a range of key thematic areas, including legal and policy frameworks for child protection, core principles of Justice for Children, child-friendly communication and ethical standards, case management and referral pathways, as well as the role of communities in preventing and responding to violence against children.

The program commenced following the successful conclusion of a similar training conducted at the same venue for Refugee Community Representatives on the previous day, ensuring continuity in efforts to enhance awareness and capacity on justice and child protection issues within refugee settings.
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Justice and security actors from the Somali Regional State are attending a training workshop on “Access to Inclusive Jus...
25/05/2026

Justice and security actors from the Somali Regional State are attending a training workshop on “Access to Inclusive Justice for Refugee Children in Ethiopia.”

The training aims to strengthen the understanding, knowledge and capacity of trainees to help them better respond to the unique justice needs of refugee children.

Through experience sharing, discussions and technical sessions, participants are exploring ways to ensure that refugee children have access to friendly, inclusive and rights-based justice services.

The workshop also seeks to deepen their awareness on legal and institutional frameworks governing refugee protection in Ethiopia, while reinforcing coordinated efforts among justice and security institutions to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugee children.

By equipping frontline actors with the necessary knowledge and tools, the initiative contributes to strengthening protection systems and advancing equitable access to justice for the most vulnerable members of the refugee community.

The training workshop, being held in Jigjiga city, is organized by Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) with the financial assistance of UNICEF.
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The training workshop on “Access to Inclusive Justice for Refugee Children in Ethiopia” has successfully concluded, mark...
24/05/2026

The training workshop on “Access to Inclusive Justice for Refugee Children in Ethiopia” has successfully concluded, marking an important milestone in strengthening the capacity of refugee representatives.

Over the course of the program, participants engaged in thorough discussions and contextualized sessions that explored the challenges refugee children face in accessing justice, as well as the legal frameworks and institutional mechanisms available to protect their rights.

The workshop provided a platform for representatives to share experiences and learn from experts to help them ensure that refugee children are not left behind in matters of justice and protection.

This collective approach emphasized the importance of building inclusive systems that recognize the vulnerabilities of children while empowering refugee leaders to advocate effectively on their behalf.

Reflecting on their impression, the participants expressed a renewed commitment to championing the rights of refugee children, ensuring that justice is not only accessible but also responsive to their unique circumstances.

The event was organized by Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) with the financial support of UNICEF.

A training workshop for regional justice actors and related practitioners on the same topical area will commence tomorrow in Jigjiga city of the Somali Regional State.
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The training on the Justice for Children Training Manual, with a particular focus on refugee children in Ethiopia, for R...
24/05/2026

The training on the Justice for Children Training Manual, with a particular focus on refugee children in Ethiopia, for Refugee Community Representatives in Semera Town, is continuing with good momentum and active participation.

The training is organized by the Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) with financial support from UNICEF.
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Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS), with financial support from UNICEF, is providing training in Semera Town to Refuge...
23/05/2026

Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS), with financial support from UNICEF, is providing training in Semera Town to Refugee Community Representatives on the Justice for Children Training Manual, with a particular focus on refugee children in Ethiopia.

The initiative aims to strengthen the capacity of community representatives in promoting child protection and ensuring access to justice within refugee settings.

The training seeks to improve participants’ understanding of child rights and legal protection frameworks, strengthen knowledge of child-sensitive justice procedures, enhance case identification, referral and follow-up mechanisms, promote prevention and response to Violence Against Children (VAC), and reinforce coordination among key stakeholders.

The sessions cover key thematic areas, including legal and policy frameworks for child protection, core principles of Justice for Children, child-friendly communication and ethical standards, case management and referral pathways, as well as community roles in preventing and responding to violence against children.

The training forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen child protection and justice systems in refugee settings through the capacity building of community representatives and committees.
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Refugee representatives are attending a training workshop on “Access to Inclusive Justice for Refugee Children in Ethiop...
23/05/2026

Refugee representatives are attending a training workshop on “Access to Inclusive Justice for Refugee Children in Ethiopia” in Jigjiga city of the Somali Regional State.

The training is a platform for refugee leaders to gain knowledge and skills to advocate for the rights of children within their communities.

In his remarks @ the opening of the training, RRS Deputy Director General Bruhtesfa Mulugeta underlined that such programs are important in equipping trainees with what it takes to defend the rights of children.

Seizing the opportunity, Bruhtesfa called on participants to actively engage in the sessions and encouraged them to play their part and ensure the success of the program.

By directly referring to the manual, participants will strengthen their ability to protect vulnerable children, promote justice and ensure that every child’s voice is heard.

The participation of refugee representatives in the training highlights the importance Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) and UNICEF attach to inclusion and collaboration.

Their lived experiences would highly help enrich the session, ensuring that solutions are practical, compassionate and community driven.

It’s to be recalled that a week ago, RRS provided training of trainers for RRS Head Office and Branch Office protection officers in Adama city with the financial assistance of UNICEF and academic support of Addis Ababa University.
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This afternoon, Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) and Mary Joy Ethiopia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) wi...
21/05/2026

This afternoon, Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) and Mary Joy Ethiopia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aspiration to strengthen their bilateral engagements.

Among other things, the two sides agreed to advance strategic advocacy and joint resource mobilization efforts, enhance knowledge sharing and collaborate on project management and community engagement initiatives for a lasting, inclusive impact.

The MoU was signed by RRS Director General Teyiba Hassen and Mary Joy Ethiopia Founder and Executive Director Sister Zebider Zewdie, representing their respective institutions.

The deal is believed to establish a framework for cooperation and coordination between RRS and Mary Joy Ethiopia in areas of mutual interest.
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