Somalia’s New Draft IDP Law: Addressing a Complex Humanitarian Crisis 

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Somalia is grappling with one of the world’s most complex humanitarian crises. The country faces a substantial displacement crisis affecting approximately 3,861,643 million internally displaced persons (IDPs), representing approximately 20% of Somalia’s entire population in accordance with the updated displacement figures from the Protection Return and Monitoring Network (PRMN). This situation underscores the profound scale […]

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Advancing Localized Solutions: CSOs and Stakeholders Convene on Displacement in Ethiopia’s Somali Region 

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On June 25, 2024, the Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS) convened a significant consultation in Jigjiga, Ethiopia, in collaboration with the Somali regional state government. This event focused on the role of civil society organizations (CSOs) in addressing forced displacement in the Somali region. ReDSS organized this consultation to explore localized approaches to one of

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National conference on the situation of IDPs in Ethiopia: (Re)imagining the path for durable solutions 

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On March 21, 2024, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC), the Consortium of Ethiopian Human Rights Organizations (CEHRO), and the Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS) jointly convened an event titled “Situation of IDPs in Ethiopia: (Re)imagining the Path for Durable Solutions” at the Harmony Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  Participants drawn from various stakeholders follow

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Integrated Approaches to Address Displacement Challenges in Urban Refugee Settings in Ethiopia

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On February 6, 2024, the Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS) hosted a workshop at the Saro Maria Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This event, part of a project supported by the Hilton Foundation, brought together urban refugees, implementing organizations, local civil society organizations (CSOs), UN agencies, and government bodies. The workshop aimed to bring together

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Seizing the Moment: Stakeholder Perspectives on Future Refugee Hosting Approaches in Kenya

Kenya, ReDSS Report /

In November 2023, ReDSS Kenya commissioned this research under the auspices of the Resilience Rights and Health Project funded by Danish Red Cross, Kenya. The study was undertaken and written by Dr. Lucy Hovil, Linet Opio and Jean de Dieu Serugo. It forms part of a series of studies by ReDSS to explore opportunities for

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Towards Durable Solutions: Addressing the Urban Refugee Context in Kenya 

Events, Kenya /

While significant efforts have been made to address the needs of refugees in Kenya’s major hosting counties like Turkana and Garissa through integrated plans like The Kalobeyei Integrated Socio-Economic Development Plan (KISEDP) and Garissa Integrated Socio-Economic Development Plan (GISEDP), urban refugee-hosting areas have often been sidelined. The Kenyan government’s Shirika Plan aims to transform refugee

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Forging Durable Solutions in Somali Region: A Collaborative Endeavor 

Ethiopia, Events /

The Somali region of Ethiopia has witnessed significant displacement challenges, with over one million internally displaced persons (IDPs) scattered across almost all districts. This situation, exacerbated by recurrent droughts, floods, and the impacts of climate change, has necessitated a concerted effort to address the diverse needs of displacement-affected communities and pave the way for durable

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Supporting Meaningful Participation for Somalia’s Marginalized Communities

ReDSS Report, Somalia /

In 2023, The Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS) engaged Meraki Labs, a consulting firm whose mission is to ensure that the realities facing migrants and displaced people are reflected in policy and programming, in researching inclusion and participation among Somalia’s marginalized communities. The study, which was undertaken in Kismayu, Baidoa, and Mogadishu under Danwadaag’s USAID

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Forging a Path Toward Durable Solutions for Somalia’s Displaced Communities 

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The Ministry of Planning, Investment, and Economic Development (MoPIED) in cooperation with ReDSS hosted a pivotal Solutions Pathways Workshop and Durable Solutions Technical Working Group (DS-TWG) Meeting in Mogadishu, Somalia, on the 6th and 7th of March, 2024 at the Palm Hotel in Mogadishu. Under the unified banner “Supporting 1 million IDPs in Somalia to Progress

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