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Amplifying Marginalized Voices for Inclusive Peacebuilding – Ethiopia Pre-PeaceJam2024 Festival.
This event aimed to create an inclusive space where marginalized voices were amplified, fostering dialogue, understanding, and actionable steps towards peacebuilding.
#SelamLeEthiopia
The Letters of Peace #SelamLeEthiopia campaign seeks to collect heartfelt letters from individuals across Ethiopia and beyond, sharing their visions of peace, hope, and unity. Through the act of writing and sharing our stories, we aim to inspire positive change and foster a culture of peace and tolerance in our society.
Call for applications: Africa Fact-checking Fellowship – Ethiopia.
We are thrilled to have you be a part of this groundbreaking Fellowship aimed at empowering individuals to counter online hate speech, incitement to violence, and disinformation/misinformation.
Ahadu Andualem – #IWD2024
What happens when your childhood dream is to enter the medical field, but you also aspire to be a future leader and public speaker? If you’re Ahadu Andualem, you pursue both dreams simultaneously by attending medical school and obtaining a
Ahlam Bogale – #IWD2024
“Everyone deserves equal opportunities to pursue their passions and achieve their goals, regardless of gender or background. Witnessing women face challenges in certain careers fuels my commitment to promoting inclusivity.” This is Ahlam’s response when asked about her passion for
Finding Strength Together: Women Heal and Empower at Mental Health Workshop
On December 30th, 2023, the AYA Hotel in Addis Ababa buzzed with energy as 73 women came together for a crucial workshop: Women’s Mental Health, Resilience and Trauma Healing. Defyhatenow Ethiopia, partnering with the SheLeads Initiative, created a safe space for women to discuss the toll of recent struggles, learn coping strategies, and build resilience.
Entoto Peace Walk to commemorate International Day of Peace
On International Day of Peace, #defyhatenow Ethiopia proudly joined forces with Positive Peace Ethiopia (PPE) for the inspiring Entoto Peace Walk Project!
Understanding Ethiopia’s Hate Speech Law, Protecting Freedom of Expression
On March 2020, the Ethiopian House of Peoples’ Representatives adopted the controversial Hate Speech and Disinformation Prevention and Suppression Proclamation No 1185/2020. The law emerged in the backdrop of a string of deadly inter-ethnic clashes across the country, which the government was quick to link to viral speech and disinformation disseminated through broadcasting, social and print media.