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We are an independent national human rights institution tasked with the promotion & protection of human rights in Ethiopia.

Human Rights Education

Women’s and Children’s Rights

Disability Rights and the Rights of Older Persons

Civil and Political Rights

Social and Economic Rights

Refugees, IDPs and Migrants’ Rights

Human Rights Monitoring and Investigation

Human Rights Film Festival

Human Rights Moot Court Competition

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News Updates
U.S. Reaffirms Support for Ethiopian Human Rights Commission’s Peacebuilding Efforts
Addis Ababa, November 5, 2026
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Advocacy Workshop Conducted to Strengthen Victim Participation and Documentation in Ethiopia’s Transitional Justice (TJ) Process  
Strengthening the capacity and advocacy of victim associations is essential to ensure meaningful victim participation in a human rights-compliant and victim-centred transitional justice process
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EHRC Chief Commissioner, Berhanu Adello, Held Discussion with the Netherlands Ambassador, Christine Pirenne
Addis Ababa, November 6, 2026
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EHRC Chief Commissioner, Berhanu Adello Holds Discussions with U.S. Ambassador Ervin Massinga
Addis Ababa, November 5, 2026
Public Statement
Oromia: Human Rights Concerns in Sirka Woreda of South-East Oromia Zone
The government should take necessary measures to prevent civilian attacks and ensure the safety of the people