Consortium of Ethiopian Human Rights Organizations
Mesud G. Reta is a researcher, civil society leader, and human rights defender. He is Executive Director at the Consortium of Ethiopian Human Rights Organizations and covers issues at the intersection of human rights democracy and peace-building, and engages in capacity building, policy level advocacy, and civic space. His experience on the areas of business and human rights in conflict settings helps him play a constructive role in engaging the private sector for human rights protection and allows him to have a positive role in peace processes.
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