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𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟗𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐍𝐇𝐂𝐑 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞

participated in the 96th Meeting of the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, Standing Committee in Geneva. During the meeting, Ambassador Tsegab Kebebew, First Vice-Chairperson of the Executive Committee (ExCom), chaired one of the Committee's sessions and delivered Ethiopia's statement on a key agenda item.

In his intervention, Ambassador Tsegab Kebebew reaffirmed Ethiopia's strong commitment to international refugee protection and highlighted the country's continued efforts to promote refugee inclusion, self-reliance, and access to national services.

He underscored Ethiopia's role as one of Africa's largest refugee-hosting countries and stressed the importance of international solidarity, equitable burden- and responsibility-sharing, and sustained support for host countries.

Ambassador Tsegab also emphasized the need for predictable and adequate financing to address growing displacement challenges and called for increased investment in refugee-hosting communities, education, livelihoods, and durable solutions for refugees.

He reaffirmed Ethiopia's commitment to working closely with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, Member States, and partners to strengthen protection and advance sustainable responses that benefit both refugees and host communities.



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continues to strengthen its diplomatic presence on the global stage through active engagement in multilateral forums, strategic partnerships, and constructive dialogue. As a founding member of the United Nations and the host of the African Union, Ethiopia remains committed to promoting peace, security, sustainable development, and international cooperation.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐚 plays a vital role in advancing national interests, amplifying Ethiopia’s voice in global discussions, and fostering collaboration on human rights, humanitarian affairs, trade, and development.

Ethiopian diplomacy stands as a symbol of resilience, partnership, and a strong commitment to building a better future for all.



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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali

𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐀𝐄𝐀 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢

participated in a high-level interactive roundtable discussion with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), H.E. Rafael Mariano Grossi, organized for Permanent Missions accredited to the IAEA from Geneva.

Representing Ethiopia, H.E. 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐚, Deputy Permanent Representative, reaffirmed Ethiopia’s strong support for the IAEA’s mandate in promoting the safe, secure, and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology and highlighted the country’s longstanding partnership with the Agency.

During the discussion, Ambassador Haileselassie expressed appreciation for the IAEA’s continued support to Ethiopia, particularly through the Rays of Hope Initiative, which is contributing to the expansion of cancer diagnosis and treatment services in the country.

He also highlighted ongoing efforts to advance the peaceful application of nuclear science and technology in health, agriculture, research, and energy, while reaffirming its commitment to the highest standards of nuclear safety, security, and safeguards.

The roundtable provided an important opportunity to exchange views on key global nuclear issues, including nuclear energy development, technical cooperation, nuclear safety and security, safeguards, and the role of nuclear technologies in supporting sustainable development.

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𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐍 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥

has reaffirmed its strong commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights, democratic governance, and national reconciliation during the 62nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC62) in Geneva.

Delivering Ethiopia’s national statement under the Interactive Dialogue with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ambassador Tsegab Kebebew,underscored the Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen democratic institutions and advance a nationally owned reform agenda.

The Ambassador highlighted the successful conduct of Ethiopia’s 7th National Election on 1 June 2026, describing it as peaceful, inclusive, and participatory. He noted that the holding of the election reflected the will and aspirations of the Ethiopian people and marked another important step in consolidating democratic governance and strengthening national institutions.

He further emphasized the Government’s continued efforts to consolidate peace and implement Ethiopia’s nationally owned Transitional Justice Policy. Ambassador Tsegab noted that the National Dialogue process has entered its final stage, with a national conference scheduled for mid-July 2026, creating a historic opportunity to foster broad national consensus, reconciliation, and sustainable peace.

The statement also highlighted ongoing measures to strengthen the rule of law, expand civic space, and enhance the participation of civil society organizations, human rights defenders, and other stakeholders in key national processes.

Reaffirming Ethiopia’s principled approach to international cooperation, Ambassador Tsegab stressed Ethiopia’s commitment to constructive engagement with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights based on dialogue, cooperation, mutual respect, and national ownership.

The 62nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council is taking place in Geneva from 15 June to 7 July 2026. Ethiopia continues to actively engage in the Council’s deliberations while advancing its efforts to build a peaceful, democratic, and prosperous future for all its citizens.

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𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 | 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐍𝐇𝐂𝐑 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞'𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚

A video presentation showcasing the findings of the field mission to Ethiopia undertaken by Ambassador Oike Atsuyuki, outgoing Chairperson of the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Executive Committee, was screened during the 96th Meeting of the UNHCR Standing Committee in Geneva.

The presentation highlighted Ethiopia's longstanding commitment to refugee protection and its efforts to promote refugee self-reliance through expanded access to education, livelihoods, and financial services, as well as to national systems.

remains committed to advancing durable solutions for refugees and host communities.



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Visit to Ethiopia by the Chairperson of UNHCR’s Executive Committee ExCom Ethiopia hosts nearly 1.1 million refugees, making it one of Africa...

𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐔𝐍𝐇𝐂𝐑 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

At the 96th Meeting of the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Standing Committee in Geneva, 's longstanding commitment to refugee protection received international recognition. A video presentation showcasing the findings of the field mission to Ethiopia by Ambassador Oike Atsuyuki, outgoing Chairperson of the UNHCR Executive Committee, highlighted the country's efforts to promote refugee self-reliance through expanded access to education, livelihoods, financial services, and national systems.

Responding to the report, H.E. Ambassador Tsegab Kebebew reaffirmed Ethiopia's commitment to advancing durable solutions for refugees while supporting host communities. He emphasized the need for stronger international solidarity, predictable financing, and increased development investment to address the growing challenges of forced displacement and climate change.

continues to play a constructive role in global refugee protection discussions at the 96th UNHCR Standing Committee Meeting, taking place from 16–18 June 2026 in Geneva.



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