Silver Spring, Maryland (USA)
July 4, 2013
Ethiopiawinnet was established in December 2012 following the ENPCP convention held in Washington, DC, on May 26, 2012. It is to be an independent, rights-based organization which is committed to peaceful struggle for Ethiopian democracy. Honoring the resolution to create a united global organization of individual members, four rights-based CSOs (Ethiopian National Congress, Hdafe Kitet, Dejen Le Democracy, and Ethiopian Forum for Peace, Democracy and Development) dissolved to become the founders of Ethiopiawinnet: Council for the Defense of Citizen Rights.
We believe that a dense network of civic organizations is the foundation of a healthy democratic system. At the conclusion of our first year of existence and day-long deliberations, we are proud to announce to the public a number of accomplishments and initiatives underway. They include:
A first-class website (www.ethiopiawin.net or www.ethiopiawin.org) which, inter alia, contains the Citizens Charter for a Democratic Ethiopia, the Bylaws, Chapter Guidelines, an active Blog, and major documents issued by Ethiopian and international CSOs).
An unambiguous defense of core values that express the collective will of the Ethiopian people and whose support is a pre-requisite for joining Ethiopiawinnet: respect for Ethiopia’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity, the inviolability of the unity of the Ethiopian people, a freely and fairly elected government, and respect for internationally recognized human, civil and political rights—including equality of all citizens before the law, security of private property, and checks and balance among the major organs of the Government.
A two-stage strategic plan of civic activism: build a united civic movement first, and then forge coalitions with political and civic groups meeting the criteria in item #2.
A Citizens Charter for a Democratic Ethiopia, the first by a civic movement in Africa, which outlines the rights and obligations of free citizenship, the foundations of the trans-ethnic identity of Ethiopiawinnet, and the major issues to be tackled in a post-EPRDF Ethiopia.
A plan to establish a large number of chapters throughout the Diaspora and strong connections with the CSOs in Ethiopia in order to mobilize tens of thousands of members who care deeply about the plight of Ethiopia.
An action plan that includes legal and legislative actions, a new financial model to provide predictable support for our activities and for activists in Ethiopia, and civic education and training with a focus on effective methods of non-violent struggle for human rights.
Expanded public forums for discussing the state of human rights and civil society organizations in Ethiopia, lessons of experience in pro-democracy struggles from comparable countries, and the shared values and historical experiences of the diverse people of Ethiopia.
A duly elected Board of Directors of Ethiopiawinnet on the basis of the new Bylaws.
We thank the outgoing transitional board of directors, ESFNA, the many sister rights-based organizations, and the media for the support they given to us in this endeavor. We invite you to regularly visit our website to join as members, access documents, participate in discussions, or to offer suggestions for improvement. Long live Ethiopia and Ethiopiawinnet.
(Amharic version overleaf)
ኢትዮጵያዊነት፦የዜጎች መብት ማስከበሪያ ጉባኤ July 11, 2013
We believe that a dense network of civic organizations is the foundation of a healthy democratic system. At the conclusion of our first year of existence and day-long deliberations, we are proud to announce to the public a number of accomplishments and initiatives underway. They include:
A first-class website (www.ethiopiawin.net or www.ethiopiawin.org) which, inter alia, contains the Citizens Charter for a Democratic Ethiopia, the Bylaws, Chapter Guidelines, an active Blog, and major documents issued by Ethiopian and international CSOs).
An unambiguous defense of core values that express the collective will of the Ethiopian people and whose support is a pre-requisite for joining Ethiopiawinnet: respect for Ethiopia’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity, the inviolability of the unity of the Ethiopian people, a freely and fairly elected government, and respect for internationally recognized human, civil and political rights—including equality of all citizens before the law, security of private property, and checks and balance among the major organs of the Government.
A two-stage strategic plan of civic activism: build a united civic movement first, and then forge coalitions with political and civic groups meeting the criteria in item #2.
A Citizens Charter for a Democratic Ethiopia, the first by a civic movement in Africa, which outlines the rights and obligations of free citizenship, the foundations of the trans-ethnic identity of Ethiopiawinnet, and the major issues to be tackled in a post-EPRDF Ethiopia.
A plan to establish a large number of chapters throughout the Diaspora and strong connections with the CSOs in Ethiopia in order to mobilize tens of thousands of members who care deeply about the plight of Ethiopia.
An action plan that includes legal and legislative actions, a new financial model to provide predictable support for our activities and for activists in Ethiopia, and civic education and training with a focus on effective methods of non-violent struggle for human rights.
Expanded public forums for discussing the state of human rights and civil society organizations in Ethiopia, lessons of experience in pro-democracy struggles from comparable countries, and the shared values and historical experiences of the diverse people of Ethiopia.
A duly elected Board of Directors of Ethiopiawinnet on the basis of the new Bylaws.
We thank the outgoing transitional board of directors, ESFNA, the many sister rights-based organizations, and the media for the support they given to us in this endeavor. We invite you to regularly visit our website to join as members, access documents, participate in discussions, or to offer suggestions for improvement. Long live Ethiopia and Ethiopiawinnet.
(Amharic version overleaf)
ኢትዮጵያዊነት፦የዜጎች መብት ማስከበሪያ ጉባኤ July 11, 2013
PRESS RELEASE
Silver Spring, Maryland (USA)
July 4, 2013
Ethiopiawinnet was established in December 2012 following the ENPCP convention held in Washington, DC, on May 26, 2012. It is to be an independent, rights-based organization which is committed to peaceful struggle for Ethiopian democracy. Honoring the resolution to create a united global organization of individual members, four rights-based CSOs (Ethiopian National Congress, Hdafe Kitet, Dejen Le Democracy, and Ethiopian Forum for Peace, Democracy and Development) dissolved to become the founders of Ethiopiawinnet: Council for the Defense of Citizen Rights.
We believe that a dense network of civic organizations is the foundation of a healthy democratic system. At the conclusion of our first year of existence and day-long deliberations, we are proud to announce to the public a number of accomplishments and initiatives underway. They include:
A first-class website (www.ethiopiawin.net or www.ethiopiawin.org) which, inter alia, contains the Citizens Charter for a Democratic Ethiopia, the Bylaws, Chapter Guidelines, an active Blog, and major documents issued by Ethiopian and international CSOs).
An unambiguous defense of core values that express the collective will of the Ethiopian people and whose support is a pre-requisite for joining Ethiopiawinnet: respect for Ethiopia’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity, the inviolability of the unity of the Ethiopian people, a freely and fairly elected government, and respect for internationally recognized human, civil and political rights—including equality of all citizens before the law, security of private property, and checks and balance among the major organs of the Government.
A two-stage strategic plan of civic activism: build a united civic movement first, and then forge coalitions with political and civic groups meeting the criteria in item #2.
A Citizens Charter for a Democratic Ethiopia, the first by a civic movement in Africa, which outlines the rights and obligations of free citizenship, the foundations of the trans-ethnic identity of Ethiopiawinnet, and the major issues to be tackled in a post-EPRDF Ethiopia.
A plan to establish a large number of chapters throughout the Diaspora and strong connections with the CSOs in Ethiopia in order to mobilize tens of thousands of members who care deeply about the plight of Ethiopia.
An action plan that includes legal and legislative actions, a new financial model to provide predictable support for our activities and for activists in Ethiopia, and civic education and training with a focus on effective methods of non-violent struggle for human rights.
Expanded public forums for discussing the state of human rights and civil society organizations in Ethiopia, lessons of experience in pro-democracy struggles from comparable countries, and the shared values and historical experiences of the diverse people of Ethiopia.
A duly elected Board of Directors of Ethiopiawinnet on the basis of the new Bylaws.
We thank the outgoing transitional board of directors, ESFNA, the many sister rights-based organizations, and the media for the support they given to us in this endeavor. We invite you to regularly visit our website to join as members, access documents, participate in discussions, or to offer suggestions for improvement. Long live Ethiopia and Ethiopiawinnet.
(Amharic version overleaf)
ኢትዮጵያዊነት፦የዜጎች መብት ማስከበሪያ ጉባኤ
Silver Spring, Maryland (USA)
July 4, 2013
Ethiopiawinnet was established in December 2012 following the ENPCP convention held in Washington, DC, on May 26, 2012. It is to be an independent, rights-based organization which is committed to peaceful struggle for Ethiopian democracy. Honoring the resolution to create a united global organization of individual members, four rights-based CSOs (Ethiopian National Congress, Hdafe Kitet, Dejen Le Democracy, and Ethiopian Forum for Peace, Democracy and Development) dissolved to become the founders of Ethiopiawinnet: Council for the Defense of Citizen Rights.
We believe that a dense network of civic organizations is the foundation of a healthy democratic system. At the conclusion of our first year of existence and day-long deliberations, we are proud to announce to the public a number of accomplishments and initiatives underway. They include:
A first-class website (www.ethiopiawin.net or www.ethiopiawin.org) which, inter alia, contains the Citizens Charter for a Democratic Ethiopia, the Bylaws, Chapter Guidelines, an active Blog, and major documents issued by Ethiopian and international CSOs).
An unambiguous defense of core values that express the collective will of the Ethiopian people and whose support is a pre-requisite for joining Ethiopiawinnet: respect for Ethiopia’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity, the inviolability of the unity of the Ethiopian people, a freely and fairly elected government, and respect for internationally recognized human, civil and political rights—including equality of all citizens before the law, security of private property, and checks and balance among the major organs of the Government.
A two-stage strategic plan of civic activism: build a united civic movement first, and then forge coalitions with political and civic groups meeting the criteria in item #2.
A Citizens Charter for a Democratic Ethiopia, the first by a civic movement in Africa, which outlines the rights and obligations of free citizenship, the foundations of the trans-ethnic identity of Ethiopiawinnet, and the major issues to be tackled in a post-EPRDF Ethiopia.
A plan to establish a large number of chapters throughout the Diaspora and strong connections with the CSOs in Ethiopia in order to mobilize tens of thousands of members who care deeply about the plight of Ethiopia.
An action plan that includes legal and legislative actions, a new financial model to provide predictable support for our activities and for activists in Ethiopia, and civic education and training with a focus on effective methods of non-violent struggle for human rights.
Expanded public forums for discussing the state of human rights and civil society organizations in Ethiopia, lessons of experience in pro-democracy struggles from comparable countries, and the shared values and historical experiences of the diverse people of Ethiopia.
A duly elected Board of Directors of Ethiopiawinnet on the basis of the new Bylaws.
We thank the outgoing transitional board of directors, ESFNA, the many sister rights-based organizations, and the media for the support they given to us in this endeavor. We invite you to regularly visit our website to join as members, access documents, participate in discussions, or to offer suggestions for improvement. Long live Ethiopia and Ethiopiawinnet.
(Amharic version overleaf)
ኢትዮጵያዊነት፦የዜጎች መብት ማስከበሪያ ጉባኤ
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