Racial justice constitutes a crucial issue globally. Supporting racial justice in Eritrea remains vital as the country continues to grapple with unique challenges primarily rooted in governance, human rights, and ethnic discrimination. In this article, we will consider some organisations and initiatives that focus on human rights, advocacy, and racial justice.
- The Eritrean Law Society is an autonomous organisation that focuses on human rights and the law.
- The UNHCR works to address racism that is prevalent among Eritreans.
Charities Fighting Racism in Eritrea
Here are the top 5 charities you can choose to support in their efforts toward racial equality and justice in Eritrea:
1. Eritrean Movement for Democracy and Human Rights
EMDHR is on a mission to protect and ensure the passage of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law within the country. Although the organisation works in countries other than Eritrea, EMDHR prioritises issues that address racism and ethnicity within the local context. By and large, the nonprofit seeks to promote and petition violations of human Rights / ethnic discrimination especially among minorities in Eritrea.
2. Human Rights Concern Eritrea (HRCE)
Human Rights Concerns Eritrea mainly focuses on human rights in the country. This also includes unfair treatment of people which is seen in the discrimination by ethnicity in the Horn of Africa including the Afar and Kunama ethnic groups. Likewise, your support towards HRCE can help in the fight against discrimination while defending the rights of Eritrean citizens regardless of colour and class.
3. Eritrean Law Society (ELS)
Eritrean Law Society is an independent body that has no political or religious inclinations or connection to the government and other organisations. ELS works from the Eritrean diaspora to prioritise human rights and the law. By and large, the organisation adopts legal changes that may be useful in preventing discrimination against people due to race or ethnic origin. In addition, ELS support the rigorous employment of laws and advocates for the protection of minority groups.
4. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
The UNHCR provides assistance to Eritreans as the majority of the country’s population comprises refugees fleeing ethnic persecution, political persecution, or the military draft. Hence, choosing to work with or support the work of UNHCR can contribute a lot to aiding the country. This also helps to deal with the issues of racism affecting Eritreans globally.
5. Amnesty International
Amnesty International fights for the rights of citizens in Eritrea while working to end inhuman practices like arbitrary detention of people, forced conscription, and ill-treatment of vulnerable persons. Among its core mission include defending racial and ethnic discrimination in Eritrea. This organisation is considered a powerful player in the struggle against racism.
Conclusion
There are other aspects of human rights in Eritrea when it comes to the issue of racial justice. One of such includes the rights of minorities of ethnic groups. Groups such as EMDHR, HRCE, and Amnesty International advocate for reforms and ensure the documentation of each abuse.
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