In its groundbreaking annual report on social and economic rights, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission has highlighted significant threats to various fundamental rights over the past year, including the right to an appropriate standard of living, education, physical and mental health, work, and related rights. However, it is essential to note that the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission's report also underscores that many social and economic rights violations are intertwined with Ethiopia's deteriorating security situation. There has been a growing demand for workers' rights and benefits throughout the year. The EHRC's report addresses the plight of cleaning and security workers employed through agents and construction workers vulnerable to safety and human rights violations. In a nutshell, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission's annual report serves as a critical resource for understanding the multifaceted challenges facing social and economic rights in Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News September 15, 2023 19:00 UTC