The Center for Human Rights is established with the mission of promoting human rights through multidisciplinary research, training, and community service programs.
It was established in October 2008 as part of Addis Ababa University’s epistemological and structural shift from a primarily undergraduate studies institution to a research-oriented graduate university. The Center for Human Rights has the mission of advancing the rule of law, democratic governance, and human rights in Ethiopia through high-end research, teaching, and community services.
We proudly celebrate the recognition of Dr. Meron Zeleke by Addis Ababa University as the “Best Female Researcher of the Year 2025” for her outstanding research excellence and scholarly contributions. Dr. Meron is also a recipient of several international and regional
Photo Credit : Secretariat Council of Constitutional Inquiry The Center for Human Rights participated in a public hearing organized by the Council of Constitutional Inquiry on October 18, 2025, offering advisory opinion on Residential Housing Rent Control and Administration Proclamation No.1320/2024 and
Coming Soon…
The Center for Human Rights is pleased to announce a call for applications to its Master’s and PhD Programs in Human Rights for the First Semester of the 2026/27 (2019 E.C.) Academic Year.
We warmly invite qualified applicants who are passionate about advancing their academic and professional engagement in the field of human rights to join our graduate community.
CHR Graduate Programs
Eligibility & Application
Applicants must meet the program requirements and follow the official application process.
Detailed guidelines and application instructions are available here;
Applications guideline for admission to graduate programs
