The EHRDC, with the Embassy of the Netherlands, supported HRDs and journalists in Afar, Amhara & Tigray through counseling, stress management, PFA training & trauma dialogues. A heartfelt thank you to the Embassy of the Netherlands for their support! #WeDefendDefenders

Statement Concerning the Reinstatement of Suspended Human Rights Organizations in Ethiopia #wedefenddefenders

EHRDC is concerned about the arbitrary detention of journalist Muhyadin Mohamed, who was arrested on December 9, 2024 in Somali Region, and remains in custody despite a court order for his release as of December 17, 2024. #wedefenddefenders

Time is running out! Nominate a true champion for the Human Rights Defender of the Year Award and honor their impact. Submit now! forms.gle/hzU6gUwQU5vrUz… #WeDefendDefenders

ድርጅችችን የኢትዮጵያ የሰብአዊ መብቶች ተሟጋቾች ማዕከል በታህሳስ 14፣ 2017 በተጻፈና በ ታህሳስ 16 2017 ዓ/ም እጃችን በገባ ደብዳቤ መሰረት ከየትኛውም እንቅስቃሴ ታግዷል፡፡ ለበለጠ መረጃ የተያያዘውን ደብዳቤ ይመልከቱ፡፡

የኢትዮጵያ ሰብአዊ መብቶች ተሟጋቾች ማዕከል በአዲስ አበባ ከተማ ያለአግባብ ለዘፈቀደ እስር የተዳረገው የኢትዮጵያ ኢንሳይደር መስራችና ጋዜጠኛ ተስፋለም ወልደየስ ሁኔታ አሳስቦታል።

Ethiopian Human Rights Defenders Center, with the support of Civil Rights Defenders, successfully conducted an intensive #traumatherapy program for HRDs in Afar, Semera. The #wellbeing sessions took place from June 10 to 13 focusing on addressing trauma & building resilience among HRDs.

On #MandelaDay, we honor his legacy by standing with those who dare to speak truth to power & defend the #humanrights no matter the cost.

Recognizing the escalating challenges faced by Human Rights Defenders in #Ethiopia. Their continuous dedication to Human Rights, often under immense pressure, requires our collective vigilance and support. #Wedefenddefenders

Supporting Human Rights Defenders starts with all of us. Together, we can create a safer space for their work in #Ethiopia. #StandWithHRDs #WeDefendDefenders

EHRDC recently hosted the CRD Leadership and Team at our office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We discussed ways to strengthen collaboration to better support HRDs in Ethiopia. We appreciate CRD’s commitment and support in promoting human rights. #Partnership #WeDefendDefenders

HRDwD in Ethiopia play a vital role in advancing inclusion & equality, despite stigma & limited accessibility. We, through@EHRDwDN, amplify their voices, strengthen their capacity & protection. Stand in solidarity for a future where every person's human rights are fully respected

EHRDC has been on the road, strengthening 4Human Rights Clubs with training on planning, management, & risk management! Our goal? To help these clubs become more sustainable, independent, and safe in their advocacy. #Bahirdar, #Assosa, #Jimma & #Wolita Sodo Human Rights Club

A quarter century after UNSCR1325 set a new vision for WPS, women HRDs continue to push that vision forward. Their daily courage, advocacy & frontline leadership remind us that sustainable peace is impossible without women fully @the center #UNSCR1325 #WHRD #Wedefenddefenders

Digital spaces must be safe. Yet many women, especially Women HRDs face constant online violence. As the 16 Days of Activism begin, we call for stronger protection system that recognize online abuse as a real threat. #16Days2025 #EndDigitalViolence #WHRD #WeDefendDefenders #UNiTE

WHRD play a vital role in advancing human rights across Ethiopia. Despite facing threats, they are standing up for freedom for all. Read our latest newsletter celebrating their impact. Warm thanks to CRD for standing with us in highlighting their work. #WHRD #WeDefendDefenders

We completed a dynamic session exploring advocacy strategies, risk analysis skills, & evaluated our 1 year journey, celebrating achievements, identifying challenges, and charting the way forward. Also wellbeing session that is essential to sustaining our work. #WeDefendDefenders

🌟With support from the Netherlands Embassy, our HRD sessions in Afar, Amhara & Tigray (Aug–Sep 2025) gave defenders a space to share, learn, and leave inspired to keep going! #Wellbeing #Collaboration #WeDefendDefenders

Building on the Oct 2025 training, participants delivered cascaded sessions in Addis Ababa, Gambella, and Tigray. The trainings strengthened inclusive advocacy for WHRDs with disabilities and enhanced the role of journalists in shaping rights-based narratives. #WeDefendDefenders