Addis Ababa, March 26, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia has reaffirmed its commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights during discussions on the outcome of its Fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the 58th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council on March 25, 2025 in Geneva.
Ambassador Tsegab Kebebew, Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the United Nations in Geneva, led the Ethiopian delegation in presenting the country’s progress and continued efforts to uphold human rights.
In his remarks, Ambassador Tsegab Kebebew expressed appreciation to delegations of member states who made constructive inputs during Ethiopia’s 4th UPR session held in November 2024. Ethiopia received 316 recommendations from 114 countries, of which it fully supported 252 and partially supported 12, aligning with its national priorities and legal frameworks. The government of Ethiopia also noted 52 recommendations that required additional consultations before final decisions.
Ambassador Tsegab stressed that Ethiopia recognizes the UPR mechanism as a crucial platform for dialogue and collaboration.
He emphasized that Ethiopia’s participation in the UPR process is not an endpoint by itself, but an ongoing journey toward the realization of the full spectrum of fundamental rights and freedoms.
While acknowledging the challenges involved, Ambassador Tsegab reiterated the country’s commitment to implement the UPR recommendations.
He called for continued support from the international community in the form of technical assistance and capacity-building efforts to help Ethiopia fulfill its human rights obligations.
During the session, UN member states and other stakeholders made statements, and thereafter the Human Rights Council unanimously adopted the outcomes of Ethiopia’s fourth cycle UPR.