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UNHCR Ethiopia: Housing and Settlement factsheet | January-March 2026
By UN High Commissioner for Refugees at ReliefWeb
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
. UNHCR, in collaboration with FDRE Refugee Returnee Service (RRS) and partners, is supporting refugees, asylum seekers, and host communities to access safe, dignified, habitable shelter—addressing urgent humanitarian needs while advancing integrated, climate-resilient settlements aligned with the G
Key takeaway Multi-Year Priorities ◦ Protection sensitive shelter & housing: Enhance protection outcomes, support self reliance, and integrate GBV risk mitigation.
Why this matters
The UNHCR's efforts in Ethiopia highlight the complex challenges of providing shelter and settlement solutions in a disaster-prone and climate-vulnerable region. By prioritizing protection-sensitive shelter and housing, the organization aims to enhance the safety and self-reliance of refugees, asylum seekers, and host communities, while also mitigating the risks of gender-based violence. The emphasis on integrated, area-based shelter and housing, as well as community-led approaches, suggests a recognition of the need for sustainable and resilient solutions that can meet both immediate and long-term needs. The use of cash-based delivery and community-driven initiatives may help to reinforce social cohesion and ownership among affected communities. As the humanitarian response in Ethiopia continues to evolve, it will be crucial to monitor the effectiveness of these approaches and their alignment with the country's human settlement pledge and the Makatet Roadmap.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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