Category: Latest news
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CALL FOR APPLICATION: TERMS OF REFERENCE TO CONDUCT A NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE EWHRDN
EHRDC in coordination with OHCHR, EARO as part of its support to the East African Women Human Right defenders’ network, has supported the establishment of the Ethiopian chapter of the Ethiopian Women Human Rights Defenders Network and its official launching on 1st October 2021. The objective of the network is to create a platform to…
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EHRDC signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Assosa University
EHRDC as part of its project to establish human rights clubs in higher education establishments all over Ethiopia officially signed an MOU with Assosa University. As part of the inauguration of the University’s vice president of Research and Community service, and Dr. Haimanot, Dean of the Law school, Mr. Kidane delivered welcoming remarks. On behalf…
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Chief Commissioner of Ethiopian Human Rights Commission Dr. Daniel Bekele visited EHRDC office
We appreciate the Chief Commissioner of Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, Dr. Daniel Bekele for visiting our office. We had a fruitful discussion on strengthening the Center and our work towards the promotion and protection of Human Rights Defenders in Ethiopia. Our appreciation also goes to Mr. Solomon (PEJ Representative) for his support and engagement for…
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EHRDC conducted Basic Human Rights, Gender, and Human Rights Advocacy training in Jigjiga and Wolaita Sodo University
EHRDC conducted Basic Human Rights, Gender, and Human Rights Advocacy training in Wolaita Sodo and Jigjiga University. The training was given to members of the Human Rights Club Members previously established by EHRDC in collaboration with the Universities. The training and the establishments of the clubs are part of the project EHRDC is leading in…
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Call for an end to the unlawful detention of Journalists and Human Rights Defenders
EHRDC Call for an end to the unlawful detention of Journalists and Human Rights Defenders …
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EHRDC Officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Jimma University School of Law
EHRDC Officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Jimma University School of Law. The partnership will include establishing and Strengthening Human Rights Club at Jimma University. EHRDC has also been giving trainings on human rights and human rights advocacy for students in the University.
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launching ceremony for establishing Human Rights Clubs
EHRDC has a launching ceremony for establishing Human Rights Clubs at Arba Minich University. EHRDC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Arba Minich University School of Law to establish human rights clubs on five campuses of Arba Minich University.
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DefendDefenders:East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Projects released new report – “Overlooked and Unseen: Human Rights Defenders living with disabilities in conflict countries”. EHRDC played part in this report on behalf of Ethiopian HRDs with disability
Overlooked and Unseen: Ethiopia, Somalia, and South Sudan Human rights defenders living with disabilities in conflict countries
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Strengthening relationships with HRDs
We had an introduction meeting and discussion with Tsgereda Walelign, who has worked in the European Parliament in the Green Group in charge of ACP-EU relations; thematic issues dealt with human rights, trade, women’s rights, environment, etc. She has also worked in the European Parliament Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Human Rights with some of the…