Ethiopia
Point of Contact
Teferi Tekelu
Ministry of Culture and Tourism c/o Ethiopian National Office for UNESCO
P.O. Box 2996
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
News and Events
20/5/2019
Engaging a global discussion on artistic freedom in Ethiopia
“Protect journalists, including press cartoonists, artists, ‘artivists’ and others who are at risk...
14/5/2019
Putting in motion a new vision for Ethiopia’s cultural policy
On 30 April 2019, over 250 cultural professionals gathered in Addis Ababa to attend the...
13/5/2019
Wake up, artists – an interview with Henok Mebratu
Henok Mebratu has a bird’s eye-view of the Ethiopian film industry. He is a film director and a...
17/4/2019
Art under Pressure - Advocating for artistic freedom at World Press Freedom Day in Ethiopia
Can media play a part in building peace and promoting reconciliation? Under the topic “Media...
17/4/2019
Re-Shaping cultural policies in Ethiopia
UNESCO and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Ethiopia will co-organize a public...
Project(s)
Capacity building in Ethiopia
In recent years, the culture sector in Ethiopia has increasingly been seen as a central element for the country’s development, notably through the...
Enhancing Fundamental Freedoms through the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
Capacity-building activities for policy monitoring serve to support evidence-based policy, also strengthening informed, transparent and...
Young Specialists in Africa
Africa is a strong supporter of the 2005 Convention, boasting a high ratification rate. Many countries in the region...