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UNHCR Ethiopia - Help for refugees and asylum-seekers

Welcome to the ‘Help’ website run by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.

Here, refugees, humanitarian status holders, asylum-seekers, and internally displaced people can find information on their rights and obligations and the services available to them in Ethiopia.

Look around and discover what you need to know about your stay in Ethiopia, including where to seek help and assistance.

Tip: Use the ‘Menu’ button in the top left corner next to the UNHCR logo to browse all available content.

On this page you will find information about:

All UNHCR services are provided for FREE.

Do not trust anyone or any organisation asking you to pay for the services of UNHCR or its partners, including RRS.

If money or any other form of favours, including that of a sexual nature, is requested from you in exchange for UNHCR services, please immediately report it to UNHCR and/or the nearest police station.


Are you outside of Ethiopia?  Are you seeking help for relatives abroad? Please select the country you want information about on UNHCR’s HELP homepage or contact your closest UNHCR country office. This website will be continually updated.