The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) delegation comprised of the Chief Commissioner Berhanu Adello, Deputy Chief Commissioner Rakeb Messele and Commissioner for Women, Children, Older Persons and Disability Rights, Rigbe Gebrehawaria took part in The Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) series of high-level discussions, in parallel with the 2025 GANHRI Annual Conference and the 58th Session of the UN Human Rights Council.
The GANHRI Annual Meeting is a regular event that brings together National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) from across the globe. Held in Geneva, it typically coincides with a session of the UN Human Rights Council. This meeting is organized by GANHRI in partnership with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The Annual Meeting includes the GANHRI Bureau meeting, the General Assembly, the Knowledge Exchanges and the Annual Conference. The knowledge exchange focused on good practices promoting the rights of persons with disabilities and the human rights of women and girls. Additionally, other meetings and events take place during the same week, such as the regional networks’ meetings and events.
EHRC’s Chief Commissioner Berhanu Adello and Deputy Chief Commissioner Rakeb Messele attended the first meeting of EHRC as a permanent member of the NANHRI Steering Committee. This milestone signifies EHRC’s strengthened role in advancing human rights within Africa and beyond.
The 2025 GANHRI Outcome Statement emphasizes that gender equality is essential to peace and justice. Chief Commissioner Berhanu reaffirmed EHRC’s commitment to promoting gender-responsive approaches and addressing multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination.
