RRS stresses the need to promote resilience, self-reliance among refugees, host communities

Addis Ababa, November 28, 2023 (FBC) – The IGAD High-Level Conference on Development Responses to Forced Displacement took place in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Conference dwelt on experiences, lessons learned, opportunities and challenges at community, national and regional level.

On the occasion, Director General of the Ethiopian Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS), Teyiba Hassen said: “Member States need to facilitate enabling environment for refugees and host communities towards resilience and self-reliance.”

Teyiba also called on relevant actors to support government initiatives tailored at responding to displacement situations.

The High-Level Conference also highlighted the impact that investments are having on access to social services to communities affected by displacement.