MIGRANT RIGHTS · REGISTERED IN ETHIOPIA

EVERY JOURNEY DESERVESDIGNITY

MRPO is a registered Ethiopian civil society organization protecting migrant rights through awareness, advocacy, protection, and community-based support.

Legal registration
  • Registry No.8051
  • Registered14 Aug 2026
  • AuthorityACSO
  • FrameworkProclamation No. 1113/2019
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The problem we address

Migration can open doors — or leave people unprotected.

The path from risk to response, as MRPO sees it. Each stage informs how we design our programs. Read the full framework →

Problem

Unsafe migration channels, trafficking, unpaid wages, contract substitution, and confiscation of documents remain widespread risks.

People affected

Migrant workers, prospective migrants, returnees, vulnerable individuals, and migrant families — especially women and young people.

Consequences

Exploitation, abuse, discrimination, and limited access to justice or protection mechanisms when things go wrong.

The gap

Weak awareness of referral pathways and protection mechanisms leaves many migrants without support at critical moments.

Our response

Rights awareness, protection, advocacy, referral, capacity building, and community-based support — built with partners, not around them.

What we do

Seven priority programs, one shared purpose.

From awareness to advocacy — each program addresses a distinct point in a migrant’s journey.

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Safe Migration

Awareness and prevention concerning unsafe and irregular migration channels.

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Migrant Worker Protection

Promoting fair treatment, decent work, and protection from exploitation.

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Legal Information & Referral

Rights information and referral to appropriate institutions and services.

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Anti-Trafficking

Prevention, awareness, documentation, referral, and advocacy against trafficking.

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Returnee & Vulnerable Support

Community-based support and referral for returnee and vulnerable migrants.

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Research & Advocacy

Research, documentation, policy analysis, and evidence-based advocacy.

Our mission
“To promote and protect migrant rights through advocacy, awareness, empowerment, partnership, and community-based action.”
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Priority programs guiding our work
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Proposed projects open to partner support
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Areas of partnership we welcome
8051
Official ACSO registry number
For partners & donors

Support can move migration from vulnerability to dignity.

We welcome collaboration with international organizations, foundations, UN agencies, embassies, and private-sector partners who share our commitment to migrant rights and safe, dignified migration.

  • Project fundingOPEN
  • Technical assistanceOPEN
  • Research partnershipsOPEN
  • Training partnershipsOPEN
  • Institutional partnershipsOPEN
  • Knowledge sharingOPEN