Rabel Desalegn

A Mother, Human Rights Law Lecturer, Program Coordinator, Senior Human Rights Officer, Research & Advocacy Advisor.
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[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

📚At our recent book launch, scholars & practitioners came together to discuss opportunities, challenges, & future of democratic governance across the #HoA.

🎥Watch the highlights below.
📖Visit our website https://t.co/jruNjZzDYA to read the publication.

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

📢 New Publication!
HCD launched its new book & policy brief on April 23, 2026:
📘 Democratization in the #HoA: Structural Constraints, Political Dynamics, & Future Prospects
📄 Two-Way Traffic: Conflict & Democratization in the HoA
Read & feedback here: https://t.co/jruNjZzDYA

[UNESCO @UNESCO]

Journalism shapes peace.

Access to reliable, verified information is not optional; it is fundamental to building peaceful, just and resilient societies.

When information is manipulated, it fuels division and erodes trust.

When it is free and truthful, it strengthens accountability, fosters dialogue and upholds human rights.

On #WorldPressFreedomDay, @UNESCO calls for the protection of freedom of expression and support for journalism as a pillar of peace.

https://t.co/lH73jQbt8D

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

📢 HCD launch-the Horn Policy Reference Group
This initiative brings together leading regional experts to address pressing political & structural challenges across the #HoA-through research, dialogue, & actionable policy recommendations.
Follow us for insights & policy outputs!

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

Join Us Today for our 4th Webinar Series!
🗓 April 30
⏰ 2:30–4:00 PM (EAT)
🌐 English
💻 Zoom-https://t.co/JbTkuFWcQj
@HC4Democracy, @agencypb & @Mwarpkenya, will explore key issues shaping women’s political participation in Somalia’s upcoming election.

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

We presented our book “Democratization in the HoA: Structural Constraints, Political Dynamics & Future Prospects."
Dr. Dereje led, followed by a fireside chat with @FrewDemeke on findings, practical relevance & the role of CSOs.
Takeaway: democracy is a process, a means & an end.

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

Our Book Launch has officially kicked off 🎉
Program & Partnerships Director @Yemikebede as MC, opening by ED @FrewDemeke, H.E. @AbebeMuluneh keynote speech, acknowledging the significance of think & do tanks like HCD to advance context-specific democratic governance in the HoA.

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

📢New on our Blog-Horn Prospects: Geopolitics in Motion: External Interventions in the Horn of Africa & the Escalation of Conflict in Sudan

This is the first piece in a three-part series on Sudan. Stay Tuned!

📖 Read now: https://t.co/pcCWGPT7Oh

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

📢 Join us on April 1!
“Women at the Peace Table: Regional Learning, Solidarity, and Advocacy in the Horn of Africa”
🕒 02:30–4:00 PM (EAT)
💻Zoom | English + Arabic interpretation
🔗 Visit our website’s upcoming events page to read more and register! https://t.co/iA4RFePbw7

[Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) - ኢሰመኮ @EthioHRC]

📚✨ በኢሰመኮ የተዘጋጀ የበይነ መረብ ስልጠና:- 'ወጣቶች፣ ሰብአዊ መብቶችና የሽግግር ፍትሕ'

በመረጡት ጊዜና ቦታ በመማር የምስክር ወረቀት ያግኙ!

ያለምንም ክፍያ ይመዝገቡ!
🔗 https://t.co/xnwjCe94JQ

#Ethiopia🇪🇹 #AfricaYouthDay #AYD2024 #YearOfEducation

[African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights @achpr_cadhp]

The ACHPR81OS is still on in Banjul, and we are currently hearing vital updates on Human Rights Situations in Africa from Ngo's present at the meeting.

Don't miss out—follow the session LIVE! 🌍📷
#ACHPR81OS #HumanRights

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

HCD is participating in the Roundtable marking the #InternationalDayOfDemocracy & the Global State of Democracy Report #GSoD2024 by @Int_IDEA Africa & West Asia Regional Launch. Our ED @FrewDemeke emphasized "the need to build people's bargaining power to strengthen Democracy."

[Rabel Desalegn @RabelDesalegn]

Proud to be part of the team who initiated the coalition for women’s voice in the Ethiopian National Dialogue. I am excited to continue amplifying women’s voices in the dialogue and parallel peace building processes.

[TIMRAN - ትምራን @timranethiopia]

Women's Agendas Submission to ENDC by Women's Coalition (Closing) in pictures- July 25, 2024, G.C.

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

Break the Resource Curse: The extraction & development of natural resources in the #HoA often leads to underdevelopment & governance issues. Let's advocate for transparency, accountability, & sustainable practices in the administration of natural resources including land.#WED2024

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

Our Research unveils Economic & Institutional fragmentations as a critical challenge to democratization in the #HoA.
The largely urban-based & capitalist state system excludes the rural subsistence communities from meaningful democratic participation.
📢#InclusiveDemocracy

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

HCD's study, below, identified 6 critical challenges to the Democratization process including a nation-building crisis, & the strong imbalance of power between state & societal forces in the HoA.
Click Here for more read on the challenges & prospects. https://t.co/uYCPsMAlmR

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

Please Check out our website at https://t.co/FV8kChK7wU to access our two research publications.
1. Democratization in the HoA Contexts, Critical Challenges and Prospects
2. Exploratory Mapping Study of Pro-Democracy Civic Actors and Civil Society in the HoA
#DemocracyInTheHorn

[Horn Center for Democracy @HC4Democracy]

On Mar. 11th-12th, 2024 join #HCD in bringing together diverse group of #researchers, #policymakers, #academics, representatives of #internationalorganization, #government & #intergovernmental organisations, #civilsociety, & #grassroots #Democracy advocates in the #HOA region.

[Rabel Desalegn @RabelDesalegn]

@antonioguterres Can we achieve climate justice without corporate accountability? The giant polluters, the #ClimateAction plan needs to address how states are planning to devise a system for corporate accountability.