Ermiyas Kostre

Ethiopian lawyer | Criminal justice, human rights, gender & governance in East Africa | Fueled by coffee ☕️ | Family first ❤️ | Full-time hustler

[UNODC Eastern Africa @UNODCEastAfrica]

The UNODC Corruption and Financial Crime Hub for Africa, with the support of @noradno, has been supporting @KenyasOmbudsman to review data collection tools for the report and will support quality assurance throughout the data collection, analysis and reporting process #SDG16.

[Center for Justice - Ethiopia @cj_ethiopia1]

Happy Nelson #MandelaDay!

What happens in prison affects us all.

Today, we honour Nelson Mandela’s legacy by calling for prison systems that uphold human dignity, support rehabilitation, and create safer communities.

[UN Office on Drugs & Crime @UNODC]

“Justice is strongest when it is matched with humanity,” says @‌Monica_Juma_ in her #MandelaDay message.

Watch the video to learn why the Nelson #MandelaRules are “needed now more than ever.”

#PrisonersMatter

[UNODC Eastern Africa @UNODCEastAfrica]

UNODC 🇺🇬, in partnership with ODPP, conducted a training this week on the effective management of homicide investigations & prosecutions. Prosecutors and police investigators were strengthened in their capacity to deliver effective justice in homicide cases.
#RuleOfLaw #UNODC

[UNODC Eastern Africa @UNODCEastAfrica]

#PrisonersMatter

[UNODC Eastern Africa @UNODCEastAfrica]

On #NelsonMandelaDay, @UNODC, in collaboration with @CenterforJustice, convened a stakeholder dialogue on prison reform, detention conditions, access to justice, and rehabilitation in Ethiopia. Together, we advanced solutions for more humane and effective justice systems.

[UN Office on Drugs & Crime @UNODC]

Around 11.6 million people were detained worldwide in 2024.

UNODC’s latest update on global prison populations and trends highlights the importance of ensuring access to justice for all.

Learn more: https://t.co/i6CIr57uKj

#PrisonersMatter

[UN Human Rights ESARO @OHCHR_ESARO]

Strengthening partnerships for human rights and the rule of law.
On 15 July, OHCHR ESARO's Ethiopia Country Programme met with the leadership of the Addis Ababa Police Commission to discuss enhanced cooperation on human rights, accountability, capacity-building, and community-centred policing.
Together, we can help build public trust and strengthen rights-based law enforcement.
@UNHumanRights #HumanRightsForAll #ethiopia

[Center for Justice - Ethiopia @cj_ethiopia1]

The Nelson Mandela Rules protect the right to legal representation. In Ethiopia, strengthening legal aid helps expand access to justice, especially for vulnerable groups.

Join us as we mark the 11th Nelson Mandela Rules Day.

#11NelsonMandelaRules #AccessToJustice #LegalAid

[Center for Justice - Ethiopia @cj_ethiopia1]

The Nelson Mandela Rules support alternatives to imprisonment. In Ethiopia, non-custodial measures can reduce overcrowding and promote a more humane justice system.

Promote humane justice through effective alternatives to imprisonment.
#11NelsonMandelaRules #PrisonReform

[Center for Justice - Ethiopia @cj_ethiopia1]

The Nelson Mandela Rules set minimum standards for the treatment of prisoners. Strengthening prison standards in Ethiopia requires collective action.

Support humane prisons.

#11NelsonMandelaRules #PrisonStandard

[Center for Justice - Ethiopia @cj_ethiopia1]

📢📢 Promoting Prison Standards

Dignity must remain at the heart of detention.

Humane prison conditions protect the dignity and rights of people deprived of liberty. Strong prison standards support safe, effective, and rehabilitation-focused correctional systems.

[Center for Justice - Ethiopia @cj_ethiopia1]

The Nelson Mandela Rules protect the rights of untried prisoners. Stronger coordination and legal support can help address pretrial detention challenges in Ethiopia.

#11NelsonMandelaRules #PretrialDetention

[Center for Justice - Ethiopia @cj_ethiopia1]

📢📢Reducing Pretrial Detention

Timely justice protects rights.

Prolonged pretrial detention can contribute to prison overcrowding and affect the rights of people awaiting trial. Ensuring timely case processing is essential for a fair and effective justice system.

[Center for Justice - Ethiopia @cj_ethiopia1]

📢📢Alternatives to Imprisonment

Reducing overcrowding starts with smarter justice.

Prison overcrowding puts pressure on prison management, rehabilitation services, and humane conditions. The impact is greatest on vulnerable groups who require additional care and protection.

[Center for Justice - Ethiopia @cj_ethiopia1]

📢Access to Justice

Justice begins with access.

Access to justice is a fundamental right. Legal aid helps detainees and prisoners understand their rights, receive fair treatment, and access legal representation throughout the criminal justice process.

[UNODC Eastern Africa @UNODCEastAfrica]

@MOJEthiopia @UNODC_Justice @UNEthiopia @KoenMarquering @NdunguKagwi @EKostre @gmgiorgis @EthiopiaPolice @PrisonFederal @abrahamayalewg1 Speaking on the occassion, the State Minister of Justice, Ermiyas Yemaneberhan (PhD), noted the critical importance of threat assessment exercises towards evidence based crime prevention.

#SDG16

[EU in Ethiopia / የአውሮፓ ህብረት በኢትዮጵያ @EUinEthiopia]

An important milestone was marked with the Closure Ceremony of the Technical Assistance Unit (TAU) under the EU Criminal Justice Support Programme in Ethiopia, implemented by @GIZ in consortium with @DCAF.

[UNODC Eastern Africa @UNODCEastAfrica]

Today #PLEADYetu joined @EACCKenya @KLIF_Kenya @NYC_YouthVoice & Youth to mark #IACD2025 themed “Uniting with Youth in the fight against corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity.” Centered on youth voices, collaboration, leadership & integrity. Funded by @EUinKenya🇪🇺#SDG16 #SDG17

[UNODC Eastern Africa @UNODCEastAfrica]

Last week, @UNODC_EA handed over the Criminal Legal Aid and Specialised Legal Aid Service manuals and guidelines developed with @cj_ethiopia1 to H.E. Ermias Yemanebirhan (PhD) State Minister of the @MOJEthiopia🇪🇹. Supported by the @EUinEthiopia🇪🇺 under the #EULegalAidBasketfund.