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Stop Genocide & Dictatorship In Ethiopia Protest June 26, 2010 at Queens Park, Toronto 9am .
International
Human Rights Day 2009 : Equal rights, Equal treatment and equal opportunities:
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In celebration of the International Human Rights Day December10, 2009, Amensty International Toronto Office conducted a series of discussion.The Ethiopian Association Human Rights standing committee took part in one of the above discussion.
In celebration of the 60th Universal Human Rights Declaration
The 60th Aneverary Of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was celebrated throught the World on December 10, 2008.
On 10 December, Human Rights Day, the Secretary-General launched a year-long campaign in which all parts of the United Nations family are taking part in the lead up to the 60th birthday of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) on Human Rights Day 2008.
With more than 360 language versions to help them, UN organizations around the globe are using the year to focus on helping people everywhere to learn about their human rights. The UDHR was the first international recognition that all human beings have fundamental rights and freedoms and it continues to be a living and relevant document today.
The theme of the campaign, “Dignity and justice for all of us,” reinforces the vision of the Declaration as a commitment to universal dignity and justice and not something that should be viewed as a luxury or a wish-list.
The Universal Declaration Of Human Rightst
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood. UDHR
(The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights)
Festivity of the Ethiopian Day in Toronto
On September 12 , 2009, the Ethiopian community in Toronto has marked the 11th annual Ethiopian Day celebration. For third
year in a row, thousands of Ethiopians gathered at Christie Pits Park located at the heart of the city extending partially over the Bloor/Danforth subway line. Click here
for more.
About
the Association
The Ethiopian Association in the Greater Toronto
Area and Surrounding Regions has been providing Community and
Social service programs to people of Ethiopian origin and others
since 1980. After its incorporation as a Not-for-Profit and Charitable
Organization in 1981, it has greatly expanded its programs and
services, diversified its workforces, and enhanced its outreach
activities.
At present, it is estimated that the Association
represents 60,000 to 70,000 people of Ethiopian origin in the
Greater Toronto Area and Surrounding Regions.
The Association is governed by thirteen elected
Board members, and the day-to-day administration and functions
of the Association’s services and programs are monitored
by the Executive Director.
Current Board Of Directors:
- Dr. Haile Fenta , President
- Asheber Legesse, Vice President
- Dr. Zelalem Wondyifraw, Secretary
- Tadesse Taye , Treasurer
- Feseha Zewge, PR
- Ayda Assefa
- Eskedar Alemayehu
- Yihun Belay
- Abeje Yeshineh
- Emanuel Anteneh
- Etenesh Mekonen
- Dawit Abu
- Meseret Demeke
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