Sunday, April 20, 2025

About the Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Council (ECSOC)

The Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Council (ECSOC) is an independent apex body legally representing the civil society sector, which consists of organizations, consortia, associations, forums, and networks. ECSOC was established on December 31, 2020, by the 300 General Assembly members that consisted of CSO representatives and are the founders of the Council.

The Council was formed as per Article 85 of the Civil Society Organizations’ Proclamation 1113/2019, which stipulates that the establishment of a Council shall be governed by the full participation of “all” CSOs in Ethiopia and, further, that the Council shall “represent and coordinate the civil society sector”. This implies that ECSOC represents all CSOs in Ethiopia.

 
 Experts train participants from local CSOs in Addis Ababa and Oromia on Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA).
 
The session aims to enhance CSOs' capacity to promote and protect human rights by integrating a human rights-based approach in their programming and activities. By providing a solid understanding of human rights principles and practices, the training ensures that CSOs can effectively advocate for the rights of marginalized communities, monitor human rights violations, and contribute to a more just and equitable society.
 
Similarly, representatives of local CSOs operating in the Oromia Region attended a training session on Human Rights-Based Approach.
 
The sessions are part of a series of trainings that are part of the project that the Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Council (ECSOC), initiated in partnership with Freedom House entitled “Enhancing the Contribution of the Civil Society Sector towards Human Rights Protection in Ethiopia.”
 
This initiative includes a Training of Trainers-ToT program aimed at building the capacity of CSOs to effectively adopt HRBA, advocate for equality, engage stakeholders, and advance sustainable development and human rights protection.

ECSOC News

ECSOC Former ExCom Recognition Ceremony

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The Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Council (ECSOC) hosted a ceremony honoring its outgoing Executive Committee (ExCom) Members. In the recognition ceremony, the Council celebrated the former...
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Building Capacity: HRBA Training for Ethiopian CSOs

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Experts train participants from local CSOs in Addis Ababa and Oromia on Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA). The session aims to enhance CSOs' capacity to promote and protect human rights by...
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CSOs, Stakeholders Share Insights and Recommendations at National Dialogue Panel

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The Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Council (ECSOC) National Dialogue Reference Group held a panel discussion today on "Potential Challenges and Remedies of the Ethiopian National Dialogue."...
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Empowering CSOs for Meaningful National Dialogue

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The Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Council (ECSOC) recently facilitated capacity-building training for 20 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the Oromia region. The training which focused...
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