Ethiopia

 

ADF assisted the Law Faculty of the University of Addis Ababa in establishing the Ethiopian Human Rights and Peace Center for the purpose of supporting the promotion and respect of human rights in Ethiopia. The Center was established by a Charter and was affiliated to the University.

 

The Center's aims include the promotion of human rights through:

·    Teaching of human rights law and international humanitarian law;

·    Preparation of teaching materials, manuals and publications dealing with human rights law and humanitarian law;

·    Training of personnel through seminars, conferences, workshops and training sessions; and

·    Collection and documentation of human rights materials and books, and strengthening the law school library.    

 

The Center engaged in a variety programs to promote public understanding of human rights; encourage the teaching of human rights at all levels of the educational system; support the ratification of international human rights instruments; and frame laws and legal procedures that protect basic human rights.