EDITORS NOTE: Meles Zenawi’s dictatorship in Ethiopia that is committing massive human rights violations and war crimes in Ethiopia and Somalia participates in the International Human Rights Day, as reported below by the Walta Woyanne Information Center (WIC).
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (WIC)- The International Human Rights Day and the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by UN under the theme “Dignity and Justice for All of US” marked here today.
Speaking on an event organized to mark the day Commissioner of the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, Ambassador Dr. Kassa Gebrehiwot said the celebration of the day would enable the people to ensure their right that are enshrined in the international human rights declarations.
The commissioner said the international human rights declarations are instrumental to foster human rights, adding that various activities are being undertaken to ensure human rights in the country.
Ambassador Kassa also indicated that the commission since its inception has undertaken activities aimed at strengthening its capacity and to achieve its mission bestowed up on it.
The Commission has also carried out various activities to monitor violations of human rights happened in the country.
Vice president of the Federal Supreme Court Membere-Tsehay Tadesse on his part said that human rights are realized only when religious, ethnic, gender, color, economic and social equalities are ensured. Justice bodies should play a great role in this regard, he added.
He also pointed out that this year’s celebration would have a significant impact to Ethiopia, adding that government officials, institutions, international organizations and NGOs should make a concerted effort to realize the respect of human rights in the country.
The International Human Rights Day was observed with various activities including mass walk, circus and marsh-band musical performances, it was learnt.