Skip to content
Facebook Twitter
Ethiopian Human Rights Commission – EHRC
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Our Team
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
  • Regions
        • Regions

          EHRC is an independent federal institution tasked with the promotion and protection of human rights in Ethiopia.

        • Addis Ababa
        • Afar
        • Amhara
        • Benishangul Gumuz
        • Gambella
        • Oromia
        • Somali
        • SNNP
        • Tigray
  • Areas of Work
        • Areas of Work

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

        • Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
        • Civil & Political Rights
        • IDPs, Refugees & Migrants Rights
        • Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Rights of Older Persons
        • Women’s and Children’s Rights
        • HR Monitoring and Investigation
        • Human Rights Education
  • Press Releases
  • Reports
  • Media
    • EHRC on the News
    • EHRC Newsletters
    • EHRC Videos
    • Events
  • Resources
 
Ethiopian Human Rights Commission – EHRCEthiopian Human Rights Commission – EHRC

National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) are key to tackle Business and Human Rights issues in the African continent

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 Event Update

National Action Plans (NAPs) on Business and Human Rights should be designed to articulate a state’s priorities and actions to implement the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

Twitter Facebook Telegram Email Whatsapp Print

The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) took part in the African Regional Business and Human Rights Forum, which took place from October 12-13, 2022 in Accra, Ghana. The Commission was represented by its Director of Socio-Economic Rights Department, Dr. Mizanie Abate. 

The forum convened by multiple organizations including the African Union and the United Nations brought together stakeholders from across Africa to take stock of progress, discuss challenges and opportunities for promoting responsible business conduct and corporate accountability in the region. Framed around the African Union Draft Policy on Business and Human Rights (BHR), the forum offered a platform for all actors interested in and working on advancing the BHR agenda in the continent. 

On the margins of the forum, the Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI) and The Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR) jointly organized two events which were attended by invited NHRIs including EHRC. 

During the workshop on Sustainable Oceans and the Blue Economy, participants discussed how NHRIs in the African region can engage in the development and implementation of regional and national frameworks surrounding the Blue Economy. Moreover, it was an opportunity for NHRIs to learn more about Sustainable Oceans and the Blue Economy. The discussions also covered internal water issues, such as lakes, rivers and tidewaters as well as peculiar concerns of landlocked countries. 

The second event which focused on BHR, offered a platform for African NHRIs to discuss before the general forum sessions to deliberate on BHR priorities for the continent, discuss core BHR thematic areas for NHRI work and strengthen collaboration among African NHRIs on BHR. The event also served as an opportunity to build on peer learning and encouraged information sharing among African NHRIs on BHR strategies and priorities.

It was stated during the event, National Action Plans (NAPs) on Business and Human Rights should be designed to articulate a state’s priorities and actions to implement the United Nations Guiding Principles on BHR. In light of this, the participants agreed to use their broader mandates to tackle BHR issues, advocate for development of NAPs and take part in the formulation process.

Location Africa

Reports & Press Releases

May 3, 2022October 5, 2022 EHRC Quote
On #WorldPressFreedom Day: Concern Over Detentions, Factors Affecting Media Landscape
February 21, 2022February 22, 2022 EHRC Quote
Congratulations Belain Gebremedhin!
July 8, 2022October 11, 2022 Press Release
In a first of its kind Human Rights Situation Report on Ethiopia EHRC submitted to the House of Peoples’ Representatives the Commission call for government to protect, respect and guarantee human rights at all times
November 16, 2020May 21, 2021 ጋዜጣዊ መግለጫ
ኦሮሚያ ክልል፡ የዋስትና መብትን በተቀላጠፈ መንገድ ስለማረጋገጥ

Signup for the Latest Update from EHRC

Submit your email to singup
Facebook Like us on FacebookTwitter Follow us on Twitter

Useful Links

  • NANHRI
  • GANHRI
  • OHCHR
  • ACHPR

Get Involved

  • Jobs
  • Events
  • Contact Us
  • Telegram Bot

Connect with Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
EHRC
We are an independent national human rights
institution tasked with the promotion & protection of
human rights in Ethiopia
Submit your email to get the latest update from EHRC

Address: Sunshine Tower No. 5, Meskel Square, on Bole Road next to Hyatt Regency Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel: +251115504031 | Fax: +251 11 550 4125 | PO Box 1165 Addis Ababa | Email: info@ehrc.org

© 2023 Copyright Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC). All Rights Reserved. Powered by 360Ground

We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website.

You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings.

Scroll to top
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Our Team
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
  • Regions
    • Addis Ababa
    • Afar
    • Amhara
    • Benishangul Gumuz
    • Gambella
    • Oromia
    • Somali
    • SNNP
    • Tigray
  • Areas of Work
    • Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
    • Civil & Political Rights
    • IDPs, Refugees & Migrants Rights
    • Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Rights of Older Persons
    • Women’s and Children’s Rights
    • HR Monitoring and Investigation
    • Human Rights Education
  • Press Releases
  • Reports
  • Media
    • EHRC on the News
    • EHRC Videos
    • Newsletters
    • Events
  • Resources
Facebook Twitter
Search
Ethiopian Human Rights Commission - EHRC
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.