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The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung is a non-profit German foundation funded by the Government of Germany

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) is the oldest political foundation in Germany with a rich tradition dating back to its foundation in 1925. Today, it remains loyal to the legacy of its namesake and campaigns for the core ideas and values of social democracy: freedom, justice and solidarity. It has a close connection to social democracy and free trade unions. FES promotes the advancement of social democracy, in particular by:
- Political educational work to strengthen civil society
- Think Tanks
- International cooperation with our international network of offices in more than 100 countries
- Support for talented young people
- Maintaining the collective memory of social democracy with archives, libraries and more. Today, the Friedrich Ebert Foundation has six adult education centers and 13 regional offices throughout Germany, maintains branch offices in over 90 countries and carries out activities in more than 100 countries. The Friedrich-Ebert Stiftung Office Ethiopia was established in 1992.

02/10/2026

🇩🇪🌍 Exploring Ethiopia: Insights into FES Ethiopia’s Work and Regional Engagement

The FES Ethiopia team welcomed a group of German postgraduate students for an exchange on Ethiopia, FES Ethiopia’s work, and its engagement with the African Union and on Migration.

The discussion offered an opportunity to share insights into Ethiopia’s political landscape, explore the country’s role in regional and continental affairs, and introduce the students to FES Ethiopia’s work and priorities.

The exchange also provided a space for dialogue and a deeper understanding of Ethiopia’s political and regional context.

25/09/2026

🤝 Good conversations and new perspectives!

The FES Ethiopia team welcomed the new Director and team of KAS Ethiopia/African Union Office for an exchange on our political work in Ethiopia and across the continent. We discussed engagement with the African Union, AU–EU relations, migration, and the political questions shaping Ethiopia and Africa today an enriching exchange that we look forward to continuing through regular dialogue.

19/08/2026

🎬 FES Ethiopia invites you to a special movie screening!

Join us for 𝐀𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 (በኛ በሴቶች መካከል) — a powerful documentary offering a deeply intimate look at birth, maternal care, and the strength of female companionship in the Megendi community. Experience a moving story centered on resilience, shared journey, and the bond between women.

🎥 Among Us Women ፣ በኛ በሴቶች መካከል
📅 September 4, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Goethe Institute, 6 Kilo Compound of the College of Business and Economics, Addis Ababa

Join us for an inspiring screening and an engaging discussion to follow. Bring a friend and be part of the conversation! 🎬✨

14/08/2026

🌍 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

FES Ethiopia & the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission have successfully wrapped up a training on Climate Change Responses & Just Transition.

As Ethiopia pushes forward with its ambitious NDC 3.0 targets, this initiative equipped EHRC leadership and senior officers with the tools to ensure green growth leaves no one behind.

🔍 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝:

🔹 Safeguarding land, food, and livelihood rights against climate impacts under the FDRE Constitution & African Charter.
🔹 Analyzing transition shocks—from labor shifts under the ICE vehicle import ban to protecting rural livelihoods amid rapid agricultural mechanization (137k+ tractors) and securing FPIC in energy projects.
🔹 ILO’s four pillars of Just Transition, that embedding social dialogue, social protection floors, green skills, and equity into national policy.
🔹Developing an EHRC Just Transition Monitoring Checklist, specialized complaint protocols, and policy advisory roadmaps for key ministries.

A green transition without social safeguards is neither sustainable nor just. FES Ethiopia remains committed to partnering with EHRC, labor unions, and state actors to keep human rights at the heart of climate action!

07/08/2026

𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫! 🚚

On August 4, 2026, FES Ethiopia, in partnership with the Transport and Communication Workers Trade Unions Industrial Federation, convened a workshop in Adama.

Participants reflected on the growing challenges workers face—from climate change impacts and occupational health and safety concerns to limited social protection, digital transformation, and the need for decent working conditions. Through interactive discussions and role-playing, workers identified practical solutions and developed action plans to ensure that the transition to a greener economy is fair, inclusive, and leaves no worker behind.

Workers called for:
✅ Stronger social dialogue between government, employers, and trade unions.
✅ Greater investment in occupational safety and health.
✅ Skills development and reskilling for green and digital jobs.
✅ Protection of workers' rights and livelihoods throughout the climate transition.
✅ Inclusive policies that ensure workers are active partners in shaping Ethiopia's green future.

🗣️ The Call from Workers:
"A transition to a sustainable economy must be fair and inclusive. Workers cannot bear the burden of climate adaptation alone—we need robust social dialogue, worker-led action plans, and a seat at the decision-making table

17/07/2026

🗳️👩🏽‍⚖️ From Participation to Protection: Ethiopian Women in Politics

Women's equal participation in politics is essential for an inclusive and democratic society. Yet, many Ethiopian women continue to face violence, intimidation, harassment, and discrimination throughout the electoral cycle—both offline and increasingly online.

To reflect on the experiences of Ethiopia's 7th General Election and identify practical ways forward, ትምራን Timran and FES Ethiopia convened a multi-stakeholder dialogue on Violence Against Women in Elections and Politics (VAWiE/P).

The dialogue brought together women political leaders, representatives of the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), political parties, civil society organizations, legal experts, and development partners to discuss the challenges women face in political participation and the actions needed to address them.

Participants emphasized that violence against women in politics extends far beyond election day, with digital spaces becoming an increasingly common arena for abuse. They called for stronger institutional safeguards, greater accountability, and sustained investment in women's political leadership.

The dialogue reaffirmed that creating safe, inclusive, and accessible political spaces is a shared responsibility. Government institutions, political parties, civil society, development partners, and citizens all have a role to play in ensuring that every woman can participate in politics freely, safely, and with dignity.

Protecting women's political participation strengthens democracy.

10/07/2026

How do we ensure that Ethiopia’s transition to a low-carbon economy doesn't leave our most vulnerable workers behind? 🌍🌱

At the National Stakeholders Workshop Series on Social Inclusion, Green Jobs, and Climate-Resilient Development, organized by FES Ethiopia in partnership with ActionAid Ethiopia. The focus was a critical challenge: Workforce Preparedness & Employment Pathways for a Green Economy.

The discussions brought forward several urgent, structural realities facing Ethiopia today:

- Trade, transport, auto repair, and coffee agriculture face major displacement as electric vehicles expand and international green standards tighten.

- We must close the gap between current training and climate industry demands by upskilling in EV maintenance, renewable energy, and climate-smart agriculture.

- Worker transitions must be backed by proactive social protection measures, including temporary income support and affordable finance.

- We must dismantle structural barriers to shift women from low-paid waste collection to high-value green entrepreneurship, supported by incubation funds and strict workplace safeguarding.

These rich recommendations are now being shaped into a unified national roadmap to ensure Ethiopia's low-carbon future is both environmentally sustainable and socially just!

12/06/2026

Workers' Voices Must Shape the Future of the Textile Sector

Over four days in Hawassa, textile, garment, leather, and industrial workers came together to discuss their rights, workplace challenges, and visions for a more inclusive and resilient industry.

Participants highlighted persistent barriers to unionization, delays in collective bargaining agreements, weak enforcement of labor laws, low wages that fail to match the rising cost of living, and ongoing concerns around workplace harassment and safety.

Workers called for:
✔️ Respect for the right to organize and bargain collectively
✔️ Stronger enforcement of labor laws and protections
✔️ Fair wages that reflect living costs
✔️ Safer and harassment-free workplaces
✔️ Continuous training for workers and employers alike
✔️ Stronger social dialogue to resolve disputes and promote industrial peace

The message was clear: meaningful worker participation, effective social dialogue, and respect for workers' rights are essential to building a productive, sustainable, and equitable textile sector.

05/06/2026

🗳️ Empowering Women for Safe and Inclusive Political Participation

Women leaders in Dire Dawa and Hawassa are strengthening their capacity to lead, influence, and participate meaningfully in Ethiopia’s political landscape.

Through a training organized by ትምራን Timran in partnership with FES Ethiopia, participants enhanced their skills in political communication, campaign planning, voter engagement, public speaking, and media interaction. Practical sessions on message development, voter mapping, campaign budgeting, and interview techniques equipped participants with tools to run effective and issue-based campaigns.

The training also addressed one of the major barriers to women’s political participation: Violence Against Women in Elections (VAWiE). Participants discussed the challenges women face in political spaces and explored strategies to improve personal safety, strengthen reporting mechanisms, and build supportive institutional and community responses.

A key message emerged throughout the discussions: women's political participation cannot flourish without both empowerment and protection. Building an inclusive democracy requires not only equipping women with leadership skills but also ensuring safe political spaces free from violence, intimidation, and harassment.

Together, we can create a political environment where women can lead, participate, and thrive.

29/05/2026

“Youth are not just beneficiaries of peace — they are bridge builders.”

An inter-regional youth dialogue on “Strengthening Social Cohesion” brought together young leaders in Assosa to discuss the growing challenges of hate speech, misinformation, exclusion, and declining trust within communities. Organized by ybuntu , FES Ethiopia and BGDAN, the dialogue created a space for honest conversations on unity, peaceful coexistence and the role of youth in building sustainable peace.

Youth participants stressed that social cohesion means embracing unity within diversity — across culture, religion, language and identity. They called for greater youth inclusion in peacebuilding, responsible use of social media, stronger dialogue culture, and the revitalization of traditional conflict resolution mechanisms such as Jaarsummaa, Shimgilina, and Mengehacha.

Participants also reflected on how social media can be both helpful and harmful — it can connect people, spread knowledge, and promote peace, but it can also spread hate speech, misinformation and division when used irresponsibly.

Young people left the dialogue with a strong message: peace starts with listening, respect, truth, and collective responsibility. 🤝

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