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KEY HIGHLIGHTS
On April 15, we marked 1 year of the conflict in Sudan. One year on, 8.6 million people have been forced to flee their homes facing countless tragedies on their journey. With no end to the conflict in sight, we call for an immediate end to the conflict to cease the unimaginable human suffering.
This month, we had the privilege to host donors from 14 countries. The delegation travelled to the Sudan border in Benishangul Gumuz region, to witness how UNHCR works with RRS and partners towards solutions from the onset of emergencies; in Addis Ababa, they witnessed how Ethiopia's inclusive digital ID is providing refugees with work opportunities and other services; in Melkadida (Somali region), they learnt how development projects have been instrumental to refugees and host communities in this remote region to advance innovative solutions for improves services and livelihood opportunities.
We also received the Priority Situations Core Group (PSCG) visiting Ethiopia to engage with the Government of Ethiopia (GoE), UNHCR, IOM and refugees. The GoE showcased its progress on issuing exit permits. This was appreciated by represented resettlement countries. UNHCR continues to work with resettlement countries, to advocate for increased resettlement opportunities and complementary pathways (labor mobility, scholarships) for refugees in Ethiopia who are in urgent need of protection.
UNHCR has only received 13% of its total funding requirement of USD 426 million for its operations in 2024. As we prioritize our efforts to maintain essential services, we need donors’ continued support to ensure the protection, assistance and well-being of those forced to flee.