Unlocking
Protracted
Displacement
The rights of displaced persons, their protection and empowerment, should be at the heart of any programme approach
What we do
The search for durable solutions to the protracted displacement situation in East Africa and the Horn of Africa is a critical humanitarian and development concern. Displacement is a regional/cross-border issue with a strong political dimension, demanding a multi-sector response beyond the existing humanitarian agenda.
ReDSS seeks to improve joint learning and programming, inform policy processes, enhance capacity development and facilitate coordination in the collective search for durable solutions. It is a coordination and information hub that acts as a catalyst and agent provocateur to stimulate forward-thinking and policy development on durable solutions for displacement.
Our Members
The Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS) was created in 2015 to maintain focused momentum and stakeholder engagement towards durable solutions for displacement-affected communities in East Africa and the Horn of Africa.
ReDSS comprises 14 NGOs: Action against Hunger (French: Action Contre La Faim – ACF), ACTED, CARE International, Concern Worldwide, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), the International Rescue Committee (IRC), INTERSOS, Mercy Corps, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Oxfam, the Refugee Consortium of Kenya (RCK), Save the Children, World Vision, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF). DRC, IRC, and NRC form the ReDSS steering committee.
Where we work
Established in 2018, the ReDSS Kenya Unit is dedicated to enhancing durable solutions for displacement-affected communities in Kenya. Our approach involves informing programming and policies that promote the integration of displacement-affected communities, enabling them to lead safe, dignified, and productive lives.
Established in 2016, the ReDSS Somalia Country Unit is built upon the Somalia Solutions Analysis and collaboration among ReDSS members. This partnership is focused on enhancing coordination, addressing capacity needs, and fostering collective knowledge management to inform and strengthen the overall response to displacement in Somalia.
Established in 2018, the ReDSS Ethiopia Country Unit emerged through a strategic partnership with the European Union Trust Fund and UNHCR. Our focus is to bolster sustainable and development-oriented responses for refugees and host communities in Ethiopia aligned with the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF) approach.
Established in 2020, the ReDSS Great Lakes Unit was founded as a coordination and information hub to increase the displacement-affected communities’ potential to integrate sustainably and live safe, dignified, and productive lives. The overall objective is to improve durable solutions programming and policies to support their inclusion.
Key figures of displacement in the region
ReDSS work is supported by
External ReportKenya “Building Evidence to Enhance the Welfare of Refugees and Host Communities”- A Kenya Socioeconomic Longitudinal Study of Refugees and Host Communities.
On August 21, 2024, a report based on the Kenya Longitudinal Socioeconomic Study of Refugees and Host Communities was launched...
EventsRegional Updates Refugee engagement with regional bodies: A reflection from the IGAD Refugee Advisory Forum (RAF) Consultative Workshop
I had the privilege of representing the Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS) at a workshop to develop a process for...
EthiopiaEvents World Refugee Day 2024: Celebrating Resilience and Solidarity with Refugees in Ethiopia
On June 20, 2024, Addis Ababa's Hilton Hotel hosted a significant event commemorating World Refugee Day. This gathering, jointly convened...
Context UpdatesSomalia Somalia’s New Draft IDP Law: Addressing a Complex Humanitarian Crisis
Somalia is grappling with one of the world's most complex humanitarian crises. The country faces a substantial displacement crisis affecting...
EthiopiaEvents Advancing Localized Solutions: CSOs and Stakeholders Convene on Displacement in Ethiopia’s Somali Region
On June 25, 2024, the Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS) convened a significant consultation in Jigjiga, Ethiopia, in collaboration with...
EthiopiaEvents National conference on the situation of IDPs in Ethiopia: (Re)imagining the path for durable solutions
On March 21, 2024, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC), the Consortium of Ethiopian Human Rights Organizations (CEHRO), and the...