UNFPA ETHIOPIA RESPONSE TO THE NORTHERN ETHIOPIA CRISIS Situation Report (1-15 October 2021)

Despite the operational challenges UNFPA maintains its commitment to scale up the provision of services to meet the current and emerging humanitarian needs across Northern Ethiopia. UNFPA’s Preparedness and Response Plan for the Northern Ethiopia crisis focuses on preventing and responding to gender-based violence and bridging protection, gender equality and MHPSS, while building back capacity on sexual and reproductive health and rights in the conflict-affected regions in Northern Ethiopia. UNFPA has presence in Mekelle and Shire (Tigray Region), Semera (Afar Region) and Bahir Dar (Amhara Region) with International and National Surge Capacity Specialists supporting the Northern Ethiopia Response.