ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) has established a School of Humanity to address inhuman actions in Ethiopiaand educate future generations on ethical and humanitarian principles.
According to the report ofERCS’s National Management Board,the Society has established a humanity school to initiate legal actions on the inhuman acts that have been perpetrated in Ethiopia over the past years. The school is also designed to educate the next generation with regard to ethical and humanitarian principles.
The ERCS observed the conflicts in the northern and other parts of Ethiopia and the terrible damage caused by the incidents. Considering the vitality of humanitarian institutions’ role by drawing lesson from the 90 years of ERCS experiences, worksare beingdone to launch a humanitarian academy.
According to the report, 12 well known Addis Ababa University professors have involved in theestablishment of the humanitarian academy. Accordingly, education and training modules have been prepared by the university while training documents are prepared by the board members.
In addition, two professors from the Addis Ababa University, who prepared the training documents were assigned as the Dean and Vice Dean of the academy.
Currently, the academy has designed various programs and preparing to receive and enroll students, the report stated.
The ERCS has faced significant challenges due to conflicts, unsafe working conditions, and attacks on volunteers and employees. Challenges included worker abductions, vehicle theft, human targeting, and illegal use of the Red Cross emblem and lack of a comprehensive legal system. The ERCS seeks protection and support for its humanitarian activities, the report stressed.
BY ESSEYE MENGISTE
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD WEDNESDAY 18 DECEMBER 2024
