Ethiopia must allow in observers after killings – UN rights boss

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GENEVA, Aug 10 (Reuters) – The U.N. human rights chief urged Ethiopia on Wednesday to allow international observers into restive regions where residents and opposition officials say 90 protesters were shot dead by security forces at the weekend. In his first...

Ethiopia: Dozens killed as police use excessive force against peaceful protesters

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At least 97 people were killed and hundreds more injured when Ethiopian security forces fired live bullets at peaceful protesters across Oromia region and in parts of Amhara over the weekend, according to credible sources who spoke to Amnesty International. Thousands...

Ethiopia: Security Forces Kill Dozens of Protestors, Block Social Media

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In response to Ethiopian security forces killing dozens of protesters in the Amhara and Oromia regions during protests on August 6-7, Freedom House issued the following statement: “The government of Ethiopia should immediately end its murderous violence targeting...

Civil Society Leadership Awards

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*** Contact CSLA with any questions, CREW is not a sponsor for the Grant***   The Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA) provide fully funded master’s degree study to individuals who clearly demonstrate academic and professional excellence and a deep commitment...

CREW Welcomes its New Leadership!

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For Immediate Release July 13, 2016 CREW is pleased to announce the election of its new leaders who will be directing the organization for the term of 2016-2018. On a meeting held on June 27, 2016, CREW Board of Directors unanimously elected Ms. Hiwote Mekonnen as the...

Domestic Violence

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Domestic Violence is a violent or aggressive behavior within the home typically the violent abuse of a spouse or partner, but it does include a violence against children, parents, siblings and Boyfriend/Girlfriend who do not live together. Overwhelmingly, domestic...