Ethiopia’s digital IDs scheme offers refugees a way out of limbo
Summary
The Ethiopian government and the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) have introduced a digital ID system called Fayda. This system gives refugees better freedom to move, study, and work within Ethiopia, especially helping those who fled violence and have lived in camps for many years.Key Facts
- Ethiopia and UNHCR launched the Fayda digital ID program for refugees.
- "Fayda" means "value" in the Amharic language.
- The digital ID allows refugees to move freely across the country.
- Refugees can access education and job opportunities with the ID.
- The program targets refugees in the Somali region, many escaping Al-Shabaab violence.
- Some refugees have been living in camps for decades before this program.
- This initiative aims to improve refugees’ legal status and quality of life.
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