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Civic Engagement
A program which intends to create dialogue platforms, scale traditional civic mechanisms, and empower marginalized sectors...
Make Democracy
The Only Rule of The Game!
CARD aspires to see Ethiopia being a place where human rights are respected and democratic culture flourished. Since its foundation, CARD has been operating with a mission of advancing a conducive civic, media, and digital space for the respect of human rights and cultivation of democratic mass culture in Ethiopia.
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Who We Are
About CARD
The Center for the Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) is a board-led, non-profit, non-governmental, civil society organization aspires to see Ethiopia being a place where human rights are respected and democratic culture flourished. Since its foundation, CARD has been operating with a mission of advancing a conducive civic, media, and digital space for the respect of human rights and cultivation of democratic mass culture in Ethiopia.
50+
Projects Completed
5+
Destinations
Making Impact Since 2019
Our
Programs
Discover our comprehensive programs designed to create lasting impact in communities
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Media Space Advancement
A program which intends to promote media freedom, ethical journalism guidelines, and technical protection resources...
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Digital Rights
A program focused on ensuring equitable internet access, preventing shutdowns, and establishing safety architectures...
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Governance and Democratization
Assessing and ranking regional and federal governance metrics through research to drive systemic institutional transformations...
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OUR
PARTNERS
Over the past five years, we built a big network of partnership. International partners provided resources to implement our ideas and projects in addition to standing with us in solidarity. Local partners provided a big home of collaboration towards our goals.
Recent Publications
A Summary Report of Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Observation Series; An Analysis on Inclusivity Participation & Transparency
This report provides a consolidated summary of CARD’s three prior assessment reports on the Ethiopian National Dialogue Process, an initiative launched in 2021 to address the country’s deep-rooted political challenges.
Baseline Study on Women And Youth PoliticalParticipation in Selected Regions of Ethiopia
The Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) strongly believes that the meaningful participation of women and youth is essential for inclusive governance and democratic development.
Observation Report of Ethiopia’s National Dialogue: diaspora Engagement. Second Round Consultation. and Efforts towards. Regional Inclusion
The Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) would
like to express its sincere gratitude to the author of this report. This
report was authored by Bayuligne Zemedeagegnehu (PhD).