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Please try again in a moment.","Something went wrong","The page you are looking for may have been moved or removed.","Page not found",{"type":80,"deadline":81,"location":82,"department":83},"Type","Deadline","Location \u002F Ref","Department",{"bid":85,"news":21,"media":86,"vacancy":87,"announcement":88},"Bid \u002F Tender","Media","Vacancy","Announcement",{"contact":42,"quickLinks":90,"registration":91},"Quick Links","Registration","Back to News","All rights reserved.","Learn more","Get Involved","This story may have been moved or unpublished.","Story not found","Registration No:","Attachments","2026-09-24T07:49:23.854Z","2026-10-11T21:52:18.433Z","2026-10-11T21:52:20.631Z",null,{"title":105,"slug":106,"category":107,"excerpt":108,"body":52,"date":109,"deadline":110,"location":111,"image":112,"attachments":113,"gallery":114,"video":103,"externalUrl":52,"department":52,"employmentType":52,"ctaLabel":52,"seoTitle":52,"seoDescription":52},"Consultancy Service: Midterm Review of ECRAN Strategic Plan","consultancy-service-midterm-review-of-ecran-strategic-plan","bid","ECRAN invites qualified national consultants to submit proposals to conduct a comprehensive midterm review of our 5-year strategic plan, evaluating advocacy outcomes, partnership efficacy, and internal operations.","May 10, 2026","June 2, 2026","ECRAN\u002FRFP\u002F2026\u002F04","\u002Fbrand\u002Fnetwork-card.svg",[],[],{"id":116,"documentId":117,"organizationName":118,"tagline":56,"mission":119,"vision":120,"legalStatus":121,"registrationNumber":122,"email":123,"phone":103,"address":124,"createdAt":125,"updatedAt":125,"publishedAt":126,"logo":103},2,"svkt8z3gdo4awbclcrzsgh7z","Ethiopian Child Rights Advocacy Network","Promote evidence-based advocacy for child rights in Ethiopia.","A country where all children enjoy survival, development, protection, and participation rights.","Registered as a local organization under Proclamation No. 1113\u002F2019.","7750","info@ecran-et.org","Addis Ababa, Ethiopia","2026-09-24T07:49:22.199Z","2026-09-24T07:49:22.967Z",[128,139,148,156,159,169,179,186],{"title":129,"slug":130,"category":131,"excerpt":132,"body":133,"date":134,"deadline":52,"location":135,"image":136,"attachments":137,"gallery":138,"video":103,"externalUrl":52,"department":52,"employmentType":52,"ctaLabel":52,"seoTitle":52,"seoDescription":52},"Driving the Future of Child Advocacy: ECRAN Validates Its 5-Year Strategic Plan","post","news","September 29, 2026, marked a landmark moment in the history of the Ethiopian Child Rights Advocacy Network (ECRAN). Hosted at the Capital Hotel in Addis Ababa, ECRAN convened key institutional stakeholders, member organizations, partner CSOs, child advocates, and development partners for an intensive, full-day validation workshop on the network’s first 5-year Strategic Plan (2026–2030).\n","\u003Ch2>A Defining Moment for a Growing Network\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>As a newly established platform dedicated to amplifying the collective voice of child rights organizations across Ethiopia, formulating a cohesive long-term strategy is essential. The newly presented plan outlines ECRAN’s core priority areas, operational goals, and advocacy frameworks designed to promote and safeguard the rights of children nationwide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>High-Level Engagement and Constructive Review\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Throughout the workshop, participants engaged in detailed working sessions, offering vital feedback, structural suggestions, and programmatic additions to refine the final strategic document.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The workshop brought together a diverse group of key stakeholders:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Government Leadership\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Key inputs were provided by officials from the \u003Cstrong>Ministry of Women & Social Affairs (MoWSA)\u003C\u002Fstrong>, \u003Cstrong>Addis Ababa Women & Children Affairs (AAWCSA)\u003C\u002Fstrong>, \u003Cstrong>Oromia Bureau of Women and Children Affairs\u003C\u002Fstrong>, and the \u003Cstrong>Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC)\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Development & Donor Support\u003C\u002Fstrong>: ECRAN acknowledges \u003Cstrong>Save the Children International\u003C\u002Fstrong>, whose generous funding and collaboration continue to underpin our initiative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ECRAN’s Esteemed Member Network:\u003C\u002Fstrong> ECRAN expresses deep appreciation to its active member organizations, whose unwavering dedication, hands-on efforts, and leadership continue to power the network's mission across every key area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Partner Civil Society Organizations\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Gratitude is extended to \u003Cstrong>ERSHA, JeCCDO, ESSSWA,\u003C\u002Fstrong> and \u003Cstrong>CEHRO\u003C\u002Fstrong> for their valuable participation and constructive inputs during the review session, as well as to those looking forward to joining as official ECRAN members in the near future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Child Parliamentarians & Coalitions\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Crucially, representatives from \u003Cstrong>Addis Child-Led Initiative Coalitions\u003C\u002Fstrong> :  Child Parliament took center stage, providing real-world perspectives on the primary challenges facing youth today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Technical Facilitation:\u003C\u002Fstrong> The Walya Consulting Team earned wide praise for their thorough development of the strategic framework and their clear, engaging presentation during the session.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Looking Ahead\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>With the constructive contributions gathered from yesterday's workshop, the Walya Consulting Team and ECRAN leadership will incorporate the final additions into the document before its official launch. ECRAN extends its deepest appreciation to every participant, partner, and advocate who made this validation workshop a resounding success. Together, we are establishing a robust foundation for child advocacy in Ethiopia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","September 29, 2026","Addis Ababa","https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Fdyohfhswd\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1790769974\u002FIMG_20260929_103325_335_fd263b2afc.jpg",[],[],{"title":140,"slug":141,"category":131,"excerpt":142,"body":143,"date":144,"deadline":52,"location":135,"image":145,"attachments":146,"gallery":147,"video":103,"externalUrl":52,"department":52,"employmentType":52,"ctaLabel":52,"seoTitle":52,"seoDescription":52},"ECRAN and African Child Policy Forum (ACPF) Partner to Strengthen Child Rights Advocacy in Ethiopia","ecran-and-acpf-partner-to-strengthen-child-rights-advocacy","We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to safeguard and empower children across Ethiopia. On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the Ethiopian Child Rights Advocacy Network (ECRAN) held a productive and inspiring strategic meeting with leadership from the African Child Policy Forum (ACPF).","\u003Cp>This pivotal discussion marks the formal beginning of a powerful new partnership and collaboration between our two organizations. By joining forces, ECRAN and ACPF aim to pool our expertise, resources, and shared vision to significantly elevate child rights advocacy, protection, and empowerment throughout the country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>A Shared Commitment to Sustainable Change\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>During the meeting, ECRAN leadership met with Mrs. Sarah Guebreyes, Director of Operations & Business Development at ACPF, and Mr. Yehualashet Mekonen, Senior Programme Manager at ACPF. The insightful dialogue highlighted a deep alignment in our objectives and reinforced our joint determination to address the pressing challenges facing children and local communities today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through this strategic alignment, we aim to:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Strengthen Advocacy Frameworks:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Enhance national and regional policy frameworks to better protect children's rights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Expand Community Impact:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Implement targeted programs that drive tangible, positive improvements in the lives of vulnerable children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Foster Knowledge Sharing:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Leverage joint research, policy insights, and capacity-building initiatives to reinforce child protection mechanisms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Looking Ahead\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>As we embark on this exciting journey together, ECRAN extends its heartfelt appreciation to the ACPF team for their commitment and shared vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Partnerships like this reinforce our core belief that sustainable change requires collective action. We look forward to working side-by-side with ACPF to deliver meaningful, long-lasting impact for children across Ethiopia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To stay updated on our joint initiatives and ongoing advocacy work, follow ECRAN on our social channels and subscribe to our newsletter\u003C\u002Fp>\n","August 25, 2026","https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Fdyohfhswd\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1791754800\u002Fphoto_2026_09_04_08_42_27_6eae96ef2b.jpg",[],[],{"title":149,"slug":150,"category":131,"excerpt":151,"body":152,"date":144,"deadline":52,"location":135,"image":153,"attachments":154,"gallery":155,"video":103,"externalUrl":52,"department":52,"employmentType":52,"ctaLabel":52,"seoTitle":52,"seoDescription":52},"Uniting Civil Society: ECRAN Presents Strategy to The Freedom Fund and Child Protection Partners","ecran-presents-strategy-to-the-freedom-fund","Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — On August 26, 2026, the Ethiopian Child Rights Advocacy Network (ECRAN) hosted a strategic presentation and consultative dialogue with The Freedom Fund and its network of local child protection operating partners. The meeting focused on aligning network priorities, sharing advocacy tools, and fostering multi-stakeholder collaboration to address systemic child rights violations in Ethiopia.","\u003Ch2>Building an Integrated Protection Network\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The Freedom Fund’s initiative in Ethiopia works alongside frontline non-governmental organizations—including Caritas Catholic Ethiopia, Emmanuel Development Association (EDA), Hope for Children in Ethiopia, Hope for Justice, Mission for Community Development Program (MCDP), OPRIFS, and Professional Alliance for Development (PADE)—to protect child domestic workers (CDWs), prevent trafficking, and provide comprehensive social and legal rehabilitation. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ECRAN presented its strategic model as a national civil society platform designed to aggregate grassroots evidence from implementing partners and channel it into national and regional policy frameworks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Strategic Priorities for 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concluded with a shared commitment from ECRAN, The Freedom Fund, and attending partner organizations to maintain structured technical dialogues, explore joint policy initiatives, and further consolidate the child rights advocacy ecosystem in Ethiopia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","https:\u002F\u002Fres.cloudinary.com\u002Fdyohfhswd\u002Fimage\u002Fupload\u002Fv1791754787\u002FIMG_20260818_115529_986_87c7f4bdce.jpg",[],[],{"title":105,"slug":106,"category":107,"excerpt":108,"body":52,"date":109,"deadline":110,"location":111,"image":112,"attachments":157,"gallery":158,"video":103,"externalUrl":52,"department":52,"employmentType":52,"ctaLabel":52,"seoTitle":52,"seoDescription":52},[],[],{"title":160,"slug":161,"category":162,"excerpt":163,"body":164,"date":109,"deadline":52,"location":165,"image":112,"attachments":166,"gallery":167,"video":103,"externalUrl":52,"department":52,"employmentType":52,"ctaLabel":168,"seoTitle":52,"seoDescription":52},"Joint Statement on Regional Child Rights Compliance in Ethiopia","joint-statement-on-regional-child-rights-compliance-in-ethiopia","media","Read the official statement jointly released by ECRAN and member CSOs regarding policy compliance checks across regional child protection structures.","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ADDIS ABABA\u003C\u002Fstrong> — ECRAN and its coalition of 40+ member civil society organizations have issued a joint press statement highlighting the vital need for consistent child protection standard enforcement across all regional administrations.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The statement calls upon regional authorities to strengthen budget allocations for child welfare units, expedite response mechanisms for children at risk, and sustain regular dialogue with civil society partners.\u003C\u002Fp>","Press Release",[],[],"Read press 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