First association of legal experts with disabilities founded in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, October 23, 2020 (FBC) – The first association of legal experts with disabilities has been established in Ethiopia today in the presence of high ranking government officials and representatives of various stakeholders.

President of the Federal Supreme Court, Meaza Ashenafi, Minister of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Dr. Ergoge Tesfaye and the Human Rights Commissioner, Dr. Daniel Bekele have presided over the inauguration ceremony of the association.

Founder of the association, Laureate Yetnebersh Nigussie, on the inaugural ceremony, said the establishment of the society is a milestone in the advocacy of the rights of persons with disabilities in the country.

High government officials who attended the founding event have pledged support for the effectiveness of the association in line safeguarding rights of persons with disabilities and contributing to the overall development of the country.