Although a relative better political environment had been created with the coming of EPRDF, many NGOs have not yet shifted their policy objective towards advocacy. Majority of local NGOs are still either relief or development oriented regarding their policy objectives. They are fear of taking up policy advocacy, rule of law, human rights, criticism and opposition to state policies and practices. This is partly explained by the fact that many NGOs restored to opportunism or subservience to the government. That is, they make political calculations deemed necessary to ensure survival. In other words, most NGOs pretend not to engage in sensitive issues that may antagonize with the government. In simple terms, they rather conform to center of power and prefer to maintain personal and institutional interests (Kassahun, 2002:124).
However, after 1991 a few local NGOs emerged and centered their objective on promoting the respect for the rule of law, protecting and monitoring human rights and enhancing civil awareness through various strategies. The Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRCO), Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association (EWLA), Society for the Advancement of Human Rights Education (EAHRE) are some the examples ,which entertain such objectives.
Nevertheless, the relation of these human right NGOs and the government (EPRDF) is characterized by great friction and antagonism. Government sometimes intervened in their activities to extent of closing their offices (Sisay, 2001:29).
In light of this background, the study is going to investigate this problem of advocacy NGOs by taking EHRCO as case and will also try to asses other impediments of its effective operation.
Table of Contents
- CHAPTER ONE
- 1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Background
- 1.2 Statement of the Problem
- 1.3 Objective of the Study
- 1.4 Hypothesis
- 1.5 Methodology
- 1.6 Significance of the Study
- 1.7 Scope
- 1.8 Limitation
- 1.9 Organization of the Study
- 1.10 Review of Literature
- CHAPTER TWO
- 2. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK OF HUMAN RIGHT NGOS
- 2.1 Definitions of Human Rights And Human Rights NGOs
- 2.2 Historical Development of Human Rights NGOs
- 2.2.1 Definition of NGOs
- 2.2.2 Human rights NGOs and It's Developments
- 2.3 Human Right NGOs in Ethiopia
- 2.4 The predicaments of EHRCO
- 2.5 Role of NGOs and Human rights NGOs In Promoting and Protecting HRS
- 2.5.1 Education
- 2.5.2 Enforcement
- 2.5.3 Documentation
- 2.6 Demerits of NGOs
- CHAPTER THREE
- 3. CONTRIBUTION AND ROLES OF EHRCO IN PROMOTING HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRATIC VALUES
- 3.1 Overview of Human right Condition in Ethiopia With Reference to the constitution since EHRCO's Foundation
- 3.2 EHRCO Programs, Objective And Contents
- 3.3 Provision of Periodic Reports On HRS Violation in Ethiopia
- CHAPTER FOUR
- 4. THE CHALLENGES OF EHRCO IN ITS OPERATION
- 4.1 Challenges from the Government
- 4.2 Limitation from Organizational Foundation
- 4.2.1 Lack of managerial & Undemocratic Internal Governance
- 4.3 Political Space (Low Level of Awareness Of the Ethiopian Society)
Objectives and Key Themes
This senior essay aims to examine the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), specifically the Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRCO), in promoting human rights within Ethiopia. The study investigates the challenges EHRCO faces and analyzes its contributions to human rights and democratic values in the country.
- The role of NGOs in promoting human rights in Ethiopia.
- The challenges faced by EHRCO in its operations.
- The contribution of EHRCO to human rights and democratic values.
- The theoretical framework of human rights NGOs.
- The historical development of human rights NGOs in Ethiopia.
Chapter Summaries
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION: This chapter introduces the study's background, stating the problem of human rights in Ethiopia and outlining the study's objectives, hypothesis, methodology, significance, scope, limitations, and organization. It also includes a review of relevant literature, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the Ethiopian Human Rights Council's (EHRCO) role.
CHAPTER TWO: THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK OF HUMAN RIGHT NGOS: This chapter establishes the theoretical foundation for understanding the role of human rights NGOs. It defines human rights and human rights NGOs, tracing their historical development, focusing on their emergence, evolution, and challenges. It then delves into the specifics of human rights NGOs in Ethiopia, examining the predicaments faced by EHRCO and analyzing the various roles NGOs play in protecting and promoting human rights, such as education, enforcement, and documentation. The chapter also acknowledges the potential demerits associated with NGO activities.
CHAPTER THREE: CONTRIBUTION AND ROLES OF EHRCO IN PROMOTING HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRATIC VALUES: This chapter explores EHRCO's specific contributions to human rights and democratic values in Ethiopia. It begins by providing an overview of the human rights situation in Ethiopia, referencing the nation's constitution since EHRCO's establishment. A detailed examination of EHRCO's programs, objectives, and content follows, including its role in providing periodic reports on human rights violations within the country. This comprehensive overview assesses EHRCO's impact and effectiveness.
CHAPTER FOUR: THE CHALLENGES OF EHRCO IN ITS OPERATION: This chapter focuses on the obstacles EHRCO encounters in its operations. It analyzes challenges stemming from government actions and limitations rooted in EHRCO's organizational structure, specifically addressing issues related to internal governance and managerial effectiveness. The impact of limited political space and low societal awareness on EHRCO's ability to effectively function is also thoroughly investigated.
Keywords
Human rights, NGOs, Ethiopia, EHRCO, human rights violations, democratic values, challenges, contributions, theoretical framework, historical development.
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- Israel Endale (Author), 2010, Role of NGOs in promoting Human Rights in Ethiopia: A Case Study on Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRCO), Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/298387
