![]() ![]() "I know it will go a long way to encourage and inspire my colleagues at the EHRC, as well as human rights defenders in my country Ethiopia and Africa, who work for the promotion and protection of human rights in increasingly challenging environments," he said. ![]() I sincerely hope that the award will encourage and his colleagues at the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission to be fearless and impartial advocates for human rights in Ethiopia," she added.ĭaniel told DW he was "truly excited and humbled to be the first Ethiopian to receive this prestigious German award." " deserves this prize for his lifelong advocacy of human rights. "I am delighted that the independent jury has selected an outstanding human rights defender," said Uschi Eid, President of the German Africa Foundation, which presents the prize. ![]() It honors outstanding personalities from the African continent who are committed to peace, reconciliation, and social progress. The prize is the highest award of its kind in Germany. Daniel Bekele, currently Chief Commissioner of the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC), will receive the German Africa Award for his fight for democracy and human rights. ![]()
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