Ethiopian Constitution, Article 89 (3)
- Government shall take measures to avert any natural and man-made disasters, and, in the event of disasters, to provide timely assistance to the victims.
Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, Para 19 (c)
- Managing the risk of disasters is aimed at protecting persons and their property, health, livelihoods and productive assets, as well as cultural and environmental assets, while promoting and protecting all human rights, including the right to development.