InterviewInside a CSO’s Struggle for Justice in Post-War Ethiopia
Human Rights First Ethiopia is one of the thousands of civil society organizations (CSO) operating in Ethiopia. Although it appeared on the scene relatively recently, gaining its permit in August 2022, the organization’s membership is composed of licensed attorneys and former federal officials who have been supporting vulnerable communities for years.
Human Rights First primarily focuses on raising awareness and providing legal assistance to marginalized groups, particularly Tigrayans affected by conflict and systemic discrimination.
Tesfalem Berhe Masa, the organization’s Director, brings extensive experience to the role, having served as a judge in Tigray, a federal prosecutor, and, currently, as a practicing attorney in the federal court system. Read more…